The event gathered a large number of athletes from many countries such as Korea, Japan, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Turkey, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand... with the participation of traditional Vietnamese martial arts. This is an opportunity for athletes, experts and martial arts fans to exchange and learn together. Especially to share the passion for martial arts, spreading the core values of martial arts.
Vovinam - Vietnamese martial arts participates in the 2024 Ho Chi Minh City International Martial Arts Festival
Mr. Nguyen Nam Nhan, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture and Sports of Ho Chi Minh City shared: "We are proud that this event will contribute significantly to promoting the image of Vietnamese martial arts to the world, while promoting cultural exchange, connecting martial arts and raising awareness of the traditional values of martial arts in the modern context. The Ho Chi Minh City International Martial Arts Festival is not only a sports playground, but also a space to share the passion for martial arts, explore the diverse cultures of countries".
The Organizing Committee of the 2024 Ho Chi Minh City International Martial Arts Festival introduces the highlights of the event
Mr. Ly Dai Nghia, Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Sports Training and Competition Center, said that most martial arts when included in the Olympic or ASIAD competition programs have been simplified in terms of technique, thus not showing off their full quintessence. The Ho Chi Minh City International Martial Arts Festival is where martial arts are shown to their full value.
Athletes from martial arts disciplines such as vovinam, traditional martial arts, taekwondo, karate, judo, aikido, kendo, wrestling, pencak silat, wushu, arnis, muaythai, taekyon, hapkido, kumdo, traditional wrestling, tarung derajat, muay boran... and lion and dragon dance will participate in the opening ceremony of the 2024 Ho Chi Minh City International Martial Arts Festival on December 21 as well as in the exchange and performance programs on December 22 and 23.
Ho Chi Minh City International Martial Arts Festival 2024 is jointly organized by the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Ho Chi Minh City and the World Martial Arts Union (WoMAU).
Within the framework of the event, there was also a scientific seminar on martial arts held on December 20 at the University of Economics and Finance, Ho Chi Minh City (UEF), gathering experts and scholars from many countries, focusing on discussing the role of martial arts in social development, cultural preservation and application in modern life; Martial arts exhibition on Le Loi street, introducing the development journey and unique features of Vietnamese martial arts and international martial arts...
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/net-rieng-lien-hoan-vo-thuat-quoc-te-tphcm-2024-185241212133741351.htm
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