Imprints of Ky Son land and people through Marathon
Minh Quan•DNUM_CAZACZCACE 17:24
(Baonghean.vn) - The "Ky Son Win Vietnam Moutain 2024" Marathon held in Ky Son district last weekend contributed to spreading the image of nature and cultural identity of this land in the western region of Nghe An.
Before the tournament, the Organizing Committee and some athletes had social activities in Ky Son district such as giving scholarships to poor students, economic development models, raising livestock, planting cherry blossom trees... In the photo: Members of the Organizing Committee and athletes: Singer Duc Tuan, "running queen" Thanh Phuc took souvenir photos with Mong ethnic people in Pha Noi village, Muong Tip commune. Photo: Provided by the Organizing CommitteeAt the opening ceremony, local people, tourists and athletes enjoyed music and dance performances by students of Ky Son High School and folk art clubs from Tay Son, Huu Kiem and Huu Lap communes. Photo: Provided by the Organizing CommitteePeople of Ky Son town and neighboring communes are excited about this special cultural and sporting event. Photo: Provided by the Organizing CommitteeCultural exchange, performing arts, drinking rice wine, lam vong dance, bamboo pole dancing, gong carving, and bo bo throwing around the campfire also contributed to the vibrant festival atmosphere on the opening night of the tournament. Photo: Provided by the Organizing CommitteeAthletes started and competed in different distances in the early morning of February 18 amid enthusiastic cheers from the people. Photo: Sach NguyenVolunteer youth of Ky Son district are ready to provide water for athletes. Photo: Provided by the Organizing CommitteeFor distances of 10km or more, most of the running route is on provincial road 543D next to the Nam Mo River, passing through many villages of the Thai and Kho Mu people. Photo: Provided by the Organizing CommitteeA beautiful running route helps athletes fully experience the charm of the mountains and rivers of Ky Son. Photo: Provided by the Organizing CommitteeAn athlete runs while taking the opportunity to "chill" with the majestic, poetic natural scenery. Photo: Provided by the Organizing CommitteeNot only feeling the beauty of nature, the athletes also received enthusiastic cheers from the ethnic people of Ky Son district. Photo: Provided by the Organizing CommitteeThe people's encouragement and wholehearted support made the athletes extremely excited. Photo: Provided by the Organizing CommitteeMany people also ran with the athletes to gain more strength on the running routes. Photo: Provided by the Organizing CommitteeAccording to the athletes, this cheering creates a rare atmosphere for running routes in Vietnam. The organizers hope that after this race, more tourists will know and visit Ky Son. Photo: Provided by the organizers
