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“The scents of an ancient village - Happy Footsteps” - Running race to be held

HNN.VN - According to the People's Committee of Phong Dien District, a running race themed "The scents of an ancient village - Happy Footsteps" will be held on November 27, organized by Hue Running Club in collaboration with the Management Board of Phuoc Tich Ancient Village’s Art and Architectural Monuments.

Enjoying the “Old Scent of the Ancient Village” Festival"Old Scent of the Ancient Village" brand for Phuoc Tich builtThe market "The Old Scent of the Ancient Village" was held after a two-year hiatus due to the epidemicExperiencing smart tourism in Phuoc TichImpressive Hue film studioExperiencing "ancient village" market fairWhite lotus in Phuoc Tich ancient village

Phuoc Tich is considered a typical pottery village of Central Vietnam. Photo: Duc Quang

According to the People's Committee of Phong Dien District, a running race themed "The scents of an ancient village - Happy Footsteps" will be held on November 27, organized by Hue Running Club in collaboration with the Management Board of Phuoc Tich Ancient Village’s Art and Architectural Monuments. Participants would have a running experience while exploring Phuoc Tich ancient village in an event to help promote local tourism.

Athletes will choose between 5 km, 10 km and 21 km long routes surrounding Phuoc Tich ancient village, O Lau river, and other landmarks and landscapes of Phong Dien district. The running race is hoped to promote the image of one of the most famous landscapes and touristes of Hue - Phuoc Tich ancient village whose history began more than 500 years ago.

Registration must be completed before November 14th, 2022.

By Duc Quang

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