The Indian Ambassador stressed that Yoga is India’s gift to humanity, he stressed, given that Yoga helps people balance their bodies, mind and soul.
Meanwhile, Truong Minh Tien, Vice Director of the municipal Culture and Sports, said that the two countries have enjoyed sound people-to-people exchanges. Temples from Cham Civilisation, My Son sanctuary in Quang Nam province together with the development of Yoga have been clear evidence to the Vietnam-India cross cultures, Tien affirmed.
Vietnam and India boast huge potential to further multi-faceted cooperation, he said, adding that Hanoi is currently home to 18 Indian investment projects with a total registered capital of 4.6 million USD.
Hanoi and India’s localities need to promote collaboration, focusing on addressing barriers and prioritise cooperation in fields of two sides’ strengths, he added.
Duong Thanh Son, a yoga enthusiast, was excited with the event and he with his family have taken part in Yoga for 3 years which has helped them enjoy life more, he expressed.
Other eight localities also responded to the Yoga Day, including Ho Chi Minh City, Vinh Phuc, Vinh city (Nghe An), Da Nang city, Nha Trang city (Khanh Hoa province), Long An province, Dong Nai province and Can Tho City. The event was held as part of the activities to mark the Vietnam-India Friendship Year, the 45th anniversary of Vietnam-India diplomatic relations and the 10th anniversary of strategic partnership between the two countries.
Yoga has been even more popular worldwide with the support of more than 170 countries including Vietnam since the United Nations General Assembly chose June 21 as the International Yoga Day following the proposal of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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