The arts and sports competition for cadres, civil servants, and public employees officially kicked off at Da Nang’s Tien Son Sports Arena on Saturday.

Vice Chairman of the Da Nang People's Committee Tran Chi Cuong (left) presenting souvenir flags to participating units. Photo: T.D

Hosted by the municipal Department of Culture and Sports, the event attracted more than 500 people from 21 units.

At the sports competition, participating athletes competed in 6 sports including tug of war, sack jumping, tennis, badminton, table tennis, and Chinese chess for men and women. The matches take place at the Tien Son Sports Arena.

Meanwhile, the arts competition is being held at the Nguyen Hien Dinh Tuong Theatre.

All performances focused on praising the Party and Uncle Ho, and special love for homeland, the country, and life; honouring cadres, civil servants, public employees, and workers; and reflecting the innovative achievements of the country and the city.

The tug of war competition attracting a large number of spectators to cheer for participating teams. Photo: T.D

The event aimed to create an exciting atmosphere to celebrate the 49^th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day (April 30), and the 10^th anniversary of departments and branches moving to the Da Nang Administrative Centre building for working.

It also responds to the “All people take exercises following the example of great Uncle Ho" campaign, and promotes the movement "Good workers, creative workers" associated with the campaign to build loyal, responsible, integrity and creative cadres, civil servants and public employees.

The competition was also an opportunity for cadres, civil servants and public employees and workers citywide to meet, exchange, strengthen coordination and connection, and well perform the political tasks.

Reporting by THANH DANH - Translating by M.DUNG