As part of the programme "50 years - Aspiration and Development", a variety of sports and entertainment activities kicked off in Da Nang on Saturday in celebration of the 95^th anniversary of the municipal Party Organisation (March 28, 1930 - 2025) and the 50^th anniversary of the city's liberation (March 29, 1975 - 2025).

The organisers present souvenir flags to the participating units.

The event aimed to encourage people from all walks of life to participate in physical exercise and sports in response to the campaign “All people take exercises following the example of great Uncle Ho” and the movement "Be Healthy to establish a career and defend the country" among young people, contributing to improving health to serve study, work, production, construction and defence of the Fatherland.

More than 1,000 people who are members of sports clubs and teams in the city performed motorised paragliding, windsurfing, and aerobics. At the same time, there were parades of sailboats, stand-up paddleboards (SUP), jet skiing, canoes, and banana boats. Additionally, a 2km SUP competition for men and women on the Han River and a group dance contest were organised. All sports performances and competitions drew a large number of people and tourists.

A Qigong flashmob performance

According to Deputy Director of the municipal Department of Culture and Sports Nguyen Trong Thao, sports are not only a symbol of strength and endurance but also demonstrate the spirit of solidarity, the will to rise, and the desire to conquer new heights. In particular, recreational sports such as jet skiing, SUP, windsurfing, motorised paragliding, and dancing not only bring interesting experiences but also demonstrate the youth, creativity and integration spirit of Da Nang.

Being a dynamic coastal city with favourable natural conditions, Da Nang has great potential to develop air sports, water sports and community sports. In recent years, the physical training and sports movement in the city has developed strongly, especially new and attractive sports, attracting a large number of people and tourists to participate.

Performances and competitions of recreational sports activities are clear evidence of this development, affirming Da Nang as an ideal destination for sports, tourism and entertainment activities. Through these activities, not only do people get encouraged to improve their health, and create a positive lifestyle but also contribute to advertising the image of a dynamic, modern and vibrant Da Nang to friends at both home and abroad.

A performance of the Da Nang sailing team on the Han River

Athletes in SUP contest

Reporting by THANH DANH - Translating by M.DUNG