Western Nghe An welcomes Marathon runners from European countries
(Baonghean.vn) - From April 12-13, 2024, a European delegation of more than 23 members came to Ky Son district, Con Cuong for sightseeing and participated in the Marathon program in Con Cuong district.
Welcoming the delegation were representatives of the Department of Tourism, Department of Foreign Affairs, Provincial Border Guard Command, Provincial Police and leaders of Ky Son and Con Cuong districts.
This is the first European delegation to visit Nghe An in 2024. The sightseeing and marathon activities are part of the “Les Foulées de la Soie” (FDS) Running Program combining Laos and Vietnam, taking place from April 8 to April 18, 2024, implemented by the Sports Development Organization (SDPO).
This year, SDPO continues to choose Ky Son and Con Cuong districts as the sightseeing and marathon running locations. The schedule of the participating group is from the capital Vientiane and travels along the highway to the ancient capital Luang Prabang, the Plain of Jars Xieng Khouang (Laos) and to Ky Son and Con Cuong districts.
The group ran through 2 stages, stage 1 from Con Cuong town to Kem waterfall (21km), stage 2 from Tien Thanh village intersection, Chau Khe commune to Tham Nang Man relic site, Yen Khe commune (15km) and visited the Natural Museum Exhibition Area - Pu Mat National Park, Khe Ran village and Nua village, Kem waterfall.
During the next days in Vietnam, the group will visit tourist attractions and organize a Marathon in Pu Luong (Thanh Hoa), Hoa Lu Ancient Capital (Ninh Binh), and Ha Long Bay (Quang Ninh)./.