Hanoi’s West Lake gets vibrant with running competition and boat race

Thousands of people participated in the 2023 Hanoi dragon boat racing festival and the Vietnam Airline Run For Love, which were held around West Lake in Hanoi on October 7.
The 2023 Hanoi dragon boat racing festival attracts 40 teams (Photo: congly.vn)
The 2023 Hanoi dragon boat racing festival attracts 40 teams (Photo: congly.vn)

Since it was first held in 2018, the Hanoi dragon boat racing festival has become an attractive sporting event for boat racers.

This year’s event attracted 40 teams, from eight cities and provinces, foreign embassies and international organisations in Vietnam, as well as organisations and businesses operating in the capital city.

The event aims to promote solidarity and sportsmanship while contributing to advertising the land and people of Hanoi, thus boosting the city’s culture and tourism development.

Meanwhile, the Vietnam Airline Run For Love competition drew the participation of around 1,000 runners, who competed in three categories: 5 km, 10km, and 21km.

Notably, all proceeds from the event will be donated to implement charity programmes to support disadvantaged people.

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