The program attracts the participation of about 400 Vietnamese and international attendees, including over 270 foreigners from embassies and international organizations in Hanoi.

It contributes to promoting Hanoi’s images as a peaceful and green city, while encouraging and supporting the use of bicycles as not only a normal means of transportation but also a beautiful behavior which helps save energy and protect the environment.

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Hanoi cycling journey helps raise awareness of environment protection.

Speaking at the event, President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Unions (VUFO) Nguyen Phuong Nga affirmed that in recent years, the municipal authorities and people have always tried to build the city in accordance with the criteria of equality in the community, urban development, environmental protection, and promotion of cultural development.

The program aims to raise public awareness of the importance of protecting the environment, and encourage the use of bicycles to contribute to minimizing air pollution, she said.

Palestinian Ambassador to Vietnam Saadi Salama applauded the VUFO for its initiative to organize the event, saying that it contributes to raising people's awareness of environmental protection.

At the program, organizers handed over bicycles as gifts to excellent students with difficulties circumstances in the city.

Source: VNA