(Baonghean.vn) - On the morning of June 6, Nghe An Vovinam Association held a traditional day to commemorate Founder Nguyen Loc on the occasion of the 55th anniversary of his death (1960 - 2015), and at the same time educate the young generation of Vovinam about the traditions and philosophy of the martial arts of Viet Vo Dao.
Attending the event were representatives of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, universities and colleges in the area, martial artist Phan Ngoc Lan, Vice President of Nghe An Vovinam Association, and many coaches and martial artists of the two provinces of Nghe An and Ha Tinh.
 |
| Master Phan Ngoc Lan, coaches and students of Vovinam in Nghe An respectfully celebrate the death anniversary of Founder Nguyen Loc |
 |
| Solemn flag-saluting ceremony and gratitude to the founder of the sect |
 |
| Vovinam - Vietnamese martial arts students do not distinguish between age or gender, all share the same concept "An iron hand placed on a compassionate heart" |
 |
| Master Phan Ngoc Lan, Vice President of Nghe An Vovinam Association, respectfully expressed gratitude and lit incense on the altar of Founder Nguyen Loc on the anniversary day. |
 |
| The coaches and students of the Vovinam Nghe An - Ha Tinh sect respectfully offer incense to the Founder's altar on the 55th anniversary of his death. |
Vovinam - Vietnamese martial arts is a unique martial art that was formed in 1938 by Master Nguyen Loc, who distilled the essence of Vietnamese culture and martial arts. Vovinam, with its pure Vietnamese nature, aims to guide generations of Vietnamese youth to love their country, live a useful life with a strong body, intelligent mind, a kind soul and noble morality with the main spirit "A steel hand placed on a compassionate heart".
Over the years, Vovinam has grown steadily, developed widely in provinces and cities across the country and spread to nearly 60 countries around the world. Vovinam has also been chosen as an official competition representing Vietnamese martial arts to participate in sports events such as the SEA Games, Asian Indoor Games and many continental and world-level tournaments. In Vietnam, Vovinam has competed in the National Sports Festival, Phu Dong Sports Festival and has been selected by the Ministry of Education and Training as one of the physical education subjects in universities, colleges and high schools.
 |
| Mass performance of Vovinam initiation by students of Nghe An and Ha Tinh provinces on the anniversary of the death |
 |
| Before the portrait of the founder, the generation of disciples vows to follow his example and strive with all their might for the martial arts career to serve the country. |
 |
| Weapons duel performance of Nghe An Vovinam Club |
 |
| Situations to defeat the opponent in the Women's Self-Defense section |
 |
| One of 21 kicks, the strength of Vovinam, is demonstrated by the coaches |
Nghe An Vovinam Association was established by Nghe An Provincial People's Committee under Decision No. 3274/QD-UBND dated July 15, 2014, with the aim of developing the Vovinam practice movement among the young generation of the province. With the spirit of resilience and overcoming difficulties of Nghe An people combined with the martial arts spirit of "devotion to the benefit" of Vovinam students, from the first Vovinam Club at Phan Boi Chau High School for the Gifted, to date there have been many more clubs in schools such as Vinh University, Van Xuan University, Vietnam-Korea Vocational College,... and some other districts and towns. In recent years, Nghe An Vovinam delegation has always been ranked in the Top 5, Top 6 in the national medal tally.
The occasion of this traditional day is also an opportunity for Vovinam - Viet Vo Dao Nghe An - Ha Tinh students to meet, exchange culture, perform martial arts and strengthen their friendship.
Tran Hai
