Twelve crews of the ongoing Clipper 2015-2016 Round the World Yacht Race began their race between Vietnam’s central Da Nang city and China’s Qingdao at 4 pm on February 27.
Scene from a Clipper's sailing boats show in Da Nang. (Photo: VNA)
Da Nang (VNA) – Twelve crews of the ongoing Clipper 2015-2016 Round the World Yacht Race 𓄧began their race between Vietnam’s central Da Nang city and China’s Qingdao at 4 pm on February 27.
At a farewell ceremony on the Han River port the same day, Deputy Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Dang Viet Dung said Da Nang appreciates how practically the Clipper race has contributed to promoting the city image internationally.
The 10-day stay in the city brought a fascinating experience to both the race participants and locals, he said.
At 40,000 nautical miles in length, the Clipper Race, the 10th of its kind, takes eleven months to complete its around-the-world journey through 14 seaports.
It sees the participation of 12 crews with 690 amateur sailors from 44 nations.
Before arriving in Da Nang, the Clipper boats visited London, Rio de Janeiro, Cape Town, Albany, Sydney and the Whitsundays in Australia.
Da Nang is the first Southeast Asian stopover on the race circuit.
After China, all crews will continue on to Seattle, Panama, New York, Derry Londonderry in Northern Ireland and Den Helder in the Netherlands, before returning in a victorious homecoming parade in London on July 30, 2016.
As a first-time Host Port and Team Sponsor of the Clipper Race, Da Nang has capitalised on the opportunity to boost trade, investment and tourism.
As a fast-growing, tourism-friendly city, endowed with a beautiful river, mountains and beaches, Da Nang is striving to become a world-class tourist attraction. It was named No. 1 on TripAdvisor’s 2015 Top 10 World Destinations on the Rise.-VNA
The Clipper World Yacht Race fleet finished its sixth leg in the central coastal city of Da Nang on February 17 and received a spectacular welcome from local people.
As many as 5,000 locals and 300 members of the 2015-2016 Clipper Round the World Yacht Race participated in the second Da Nang Barefoot Run across My Khe Beach on February 21.
A ceremony to present prizes to winners of the 7th leg of Clipper Race - “Da Nang - New Discovery of Asia Race”, was organised in five-star Furama Resort on February 22.
The central city of Da Nang on February 25 opened a Kayak racing competition on the Han River, attracting the participation of over 200 lovers of the sport.
A river parade of 12 sailing boats took place in Han River of Da Nang on February 25 as part of activities surrounding the ongoing Clipper 2015-2016 Round the World Yacht Race in the central city.
This is the first time since the adoption of the Convention that a country has served two consecutive terms on the Committee. The outcome shows the trust and recognition that member states have given Vietnam for its efforts and achievements in carrying out and promoting the Convention, as well as for its active role, strong standing, and growing credibility at UNESCO.
Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
Vietnam’s cinematic appeal lies in its diverse settings, from terraced mountains and limestone karsts to bustling markets and ancient towns. Its mix of ethnic vibes, buzzing street life, and old traditions gives directors a goldmine for storytelling.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
The cultural event in Canberra not only fostered cultural exchanges between Vietnam and Australia but also contributed to promoting Vietnam’s image internationally
Scene from a Clipper's sailing boats show in Da Nang. (Photo: VNA)
