Opening of the 2023 National Lion Dance Club Championship

Mr. Nguyen Minh, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, presented souvenir flags to the units participating in the tournament.

Mr. Nguyen Minh - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; Mr. Bui The Nhan - Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism; representatives of leaders of departments, branches and sectors; Head of delegation, Coaches, athletes and a large number of spectators from near and far attended the opening ceremony.

Mr. Huynh Ngoc Tam delivered the opening speech.

Martial arts performance at the opening ceremony of Lam Son Martial Arts School

This is a national sports event organized by the National Sports Administration in coordination with the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Binh Thuan, in response to the National Tourism Year 2023 "Binh Thuan - Green Convergence".

The 3rd National Lion Dance Club Championship in 2023 will have the participation of 19 Lion Dance Clubs nationwide, such as: Ho Chi Minh City, Vinh Long, Binh Duong, Da Nang, An Giang, Dong Nai, Can Tho, Tay Ninh, Binh Thuan... The clubs will compete in 7 events: Dragon Dance; Lion on the ground; Lion (Bronze) platform jumping; Lion (Bronze) individual pole climbing; Lion (Bronze) team pole climbing; Lion on mai hoa thung female; Lion on mai hoa thung male.

Performance by Phuoc Anh Duong Club (Binh Duong)

Speaking at the opening ceremony , Mr. Huynh Ngoc Tam - Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism , Head of the Organizing Committee, said: In 2023, Binh Thuan is honored to host the National Tourism Year "Binh Thuan - Green Convergence", so in the past time, many cultural, sports and tourism events have been organized, attracting many people and tourists to watch and cheer, creating a spread in the community. The 3rd National Lion Dance Club Championship in 2023 is held to respond to the National Tourism Year; at the same time, promote the Lion Dance training and competition movement to preserve and promote the unique cultural and sports traditions of the nation; meet the needs of people to enjoy culture and sports, enhance understanding, exchange and solidarity between localities across the country.

Right after the opening ceremony was the Dragon dance competition of the Phuoc Anh Lion and Dragon Club, Binh Duong , Dong Nai... with many attractive performances amidst the cheers of the audience who love lion and dragon dance .

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