Held by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the “Race for Green Life” is a communications event on the sustainable way of life within an action plan by the ministry to implement the national action programme on sustainable production and consumption for the 2021-2030 period.

Runners at the event.

A representative of the ministry said it is striving to conduct various activities to push up the development of sustainable production and consumption models towards developing a circular economy in Vietnam.

Through the event, the ministry hoped runners will serve as ambassadors who spread in the community the message of a sustainable way of life which is friendly to the environment.

Travel programme promotes beauty of Hoang Su Phi terraced fields

On September 16, the annual programme entitled ‘Travelling across the heritage land of the Hoang Su Phi terraced fields’ opened in Ha Giang province.

First-ever 100-mile race to be held in Lao Cai

The Vietnam Mountain Marathon (VMM) 2022 will provide the next level mountain running challenge of up to 100 miles, marking the first 100-mile mountain race in Vietnam.

Graceful Vietnamese wooden sandals

Like the “ao dai” (the traditional Vietnamese dress) and the “non la” (palm-leafed conical hat), “guoc moc” (wooden sandal) gave Vietnamese women a charming rustic beauty in the past. In the hope of preserving the traditional wooden sandals, a group of youngsters have worked to bring “guoc moc” closer to young people.

Festival to discover Mu Cang Chai terraced fields

Mu Cang Chai district (Yen Bai) will organise a festival to celebrate National Day (September 2) and kick off a series of festival events to discover Mu Cang Chai terraced fields in 2022.

HCMC to host stair climbing race

Bitexco Financial Tower, Vietnam's fourth tallest building, will once again host "HCMC Skyrun" on October 30.

Source: VNA