From 5:00 to 6:30 a.m. at East Sea Park, participants moved in unison against the serene backdrop of sea and sky, promoting mindfulness, wellness, and a sense of community.

The performance encouraged a healthy lifestyle and offered a moment of peace and balance in nature, becoming a memorable summer highlight for locals and visitors alike.

On the same day, nearly 1,000 people joined a mass yoga session along the shores of Ha Long Bay to mark the 11th International Day of Yoga in northern Quang Ninh province. Held under the theme “Yoga for One Earth, One Health,” the event draw yoga clubs from Quang Ninh and neighboring provinces, thus forming a striking display of unity amid the world heritage landscape.

Participants took part in a common yoga protocol guided by representatives from the Indian Embassy, enjoyed yoga-themed performances, received commemorative flags, and joined a beach clean-up activity. The event, co-hosted by the Quang Ninh Provincial People’s Committee and the Indian Embassy in Vietnam, aimed to strengthen cultural and sports exchange between Vietnam and India while promoting yoga as a healthy lifestyle.

Dr. Mandala Tejaswi of the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Center in Hanoi noted that yoga reflects the values of health and discipline emphasized by President Ho Chi Minh. He expressed appreciation for the broad participation in this year’s International Yoga Day, celebrated across 45 provinces and cities in Vietnam, and called it an inspiring demonstration of the country’s enthusiasm for yoga.

10th International Yoga Day celebrated in Ninh Thuan

The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the south-central province of Ninh Thuan in collaboration with the Consulate General of India in Ho Chi Minh City organised a programme to mark the 10th International Day of Yoga on June 2.