Many interesting activities at Nguyen Hue walking street during the week "Healthy to build and protect the Fatherland"

Nhiều hoạt động thú vị tại phố đi bộ Nguyễn Huệ dịp tuần lễ ‘Khỏe để xây dựng và bảo vệ Tổ quốc’ - Ảnh 1. — A child enjoys experiencing the chess booth at Nguyen Hue walking street during the "Healthy to build and protect the Fatherland" week - Photo: VU LE

From October 9 to 12, the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City coordinated with the Department of Culture and Sports and related departments to organize the week "Healthy to build and protect the Fatherland".

The event was held to respond to the Campaign "All people practice physical exercise following the example of great Uncle Ho", and at the same time join in the competitive atmosphere to welcome the 1st Ho Chi Minh City Party Congress (term 2025 - 2030) and towards the 14th National Congress of the Party.

On the evening of October 9, the opening ceremony of the event was held at Nguyen Hue walking street. Here, Ms. Tran Thi Dieu Thuy - Vice Chairwoman of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee - said: "Sports are not only a physical activity but also a means to connect people, spread positive energy and create the image of a young, dynamic city.

The 'Healthy to build and protect the Fatherland' week is an opportunity for city residents to participate, enjoy and contribute to building a healthy and civilized community.

khỏe để xây dựng và bảo vệ tổ quốc - Ảnh 2. — The teqball table is arranged in a beautiful position for people to watch the athletes' performances - Photo: VU LE

Also on this occasion, the organizing committee mobilized a total of 800 million VND from the community, of which 500 million VND was donated to support people in disaster areas through the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Chi Minh City and 300 million VND was given to the Ho Chi Minh City Sports Talent Support Fund, demonstrating the spirit of "Sports for the community, healthy to share".

The organizers of this year's "Healthy to build and protect the Fatherland" week brought many unique programs and experiences, both entertaining and providing physical training value for the city's residents.

Specifically, people can experience free sports such as teqball, volleyball, chess, traditional martial arts, vovinam, shooting, shuttlecock kicking, soccer, etc.

Most special is the "Street Futsal" performance with the participation of former Manchester United stars that will take place on October 12.

The program of the week "Healthy to build and protect the Fatherland" in 2025 aims to encourage a large number of people to participate in physical exercise and sports in response to the Campaign "All people exercise following the example of great Uncle Ho", the movement "Healthy to establish a career and defend the country" in the whole country, contributing to improving health to serve study, work, production, building and protecting the Fatherland.