On the afternoon of August 28, 2024, the Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of Gia Lai Province, in coordination with the Department of Foreign Affairs and the People's Committee of Pleiku City, organized the 10th International Yoga Day in Gia Lai. This was the second time Gia Lai Province has hosted International Yoga Day, with the first event taking place in 2018. This is also the last IDY in Vietnam.
Speaking at the event, Mr. Do Le Nam, Deputy Director of the Department of Foreign Affairs of Gia Lai Province, said that the 10th International Yoga Day carries the message "Yoga for Self and Society," emphasizing the role of yoga for individuals and communities. He also noted that yoga serves as a bridge connecting individuals with society. More than 400 students and yogis from Gia Lai participated in the event.