Run for Tigers to be held next month
VGP – A half marathon race aimed at promoting public awareness of tiger protection in Viet Nam will be held at the Ciputra urban area in Ha Noi on December 12.
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The race targets encouraging the community to commit to not using products made from tiger, thus helping to put an end to the hunting, captivity, farming and trade of tigers in Viet Nam.
The event named “Run for Tigers” also aims to encourage the community to commit to not using products made from tiger, thus helping to put an end to the hunting, farming and trade of tigers in the country.
It was attracted the participation of more than 800 runners from 43 countries and territories competing in 5km, 10km and 21km runs as well as a 3km family fun run and a 1km run for children.
In addition to individual runners, the event will bring together participants from representative offices of foreign embassies in Ha Noi, NGOs, business partners and celebrities.
The proceeds from the run will be used to support tiger conservation activities in Viet Nam./.
By Vien Nhu
