Nearly 500 participants gathered for tug-of-war, badminton, and pickleball as the Quang Yen ward labor union hosted the 14th Quang Ninh-Quang Yen Cluster Cultural and Sports Festival in 2026.
Quang Yen cluster festival draws 24 delegations
The festival brought together 24 delegations competing across multiple sporting events designed to improve physical fitness and workplace camaraderie. Local labor units responded actively throughout the year, with 32 of 49 grassroots unions in the area staging events for more than 2,600 members at a total cost of nearly 250 million VND.
“The ward union encourages local labor units to pro-actively organize activities that align with the conditions of each unit and enterprise, while simultaneously mobilizing union members to participate in competitions organized by higher-level unions,” said Nguyen Thi Nga, chair of the Quang Yen ward labor union.
In the framework of the Quang Ninh new era workers dance contest, the labor union of the Yen Hung primary, secondary, and high school and the Quang Yen kindergarten labor union submitted two video entries at the provincial level.
Cua Ong coal miners secure top arts honors
Industrial enterprises in the region maintain active athletic and cultural clubs alongside regular football, badminton, and table tennis tournaments. The art troupe from Cua Ong Coal Mining Company captured first prize in the strong mass movement category at the TKV Mass Art Festival in October 2026.
“The trade union maintains, in coordination with various departments, clubs that organize cultural and sports activities matching our working conditions,” said Do Van Tang, chair of the Cua Ong Coal Mining Company trade union. These programs give workers the chance to improve their health, develop their talents, and connect with colleagues.
“These activities strengthen unity and togetherness within the team, contributing to a thriving corporate culture,” said Do Van Tang, chair of the Cua Ong Coal Mining Company trade union. Female football players from the Hon Gai coal mine joined the Vietnam Coal and Mineral Industry women’s football team.
Provincial training program targets 75 union cadres
The Quang Ninh Federation of Labor conducted a specialized training course from October 28 to November 1, 2026, instructing 75 union officials and workers in grassroots cultural management, performance staging, and local communication strategies.
Under the Quang Ninh provincial labor relations development plan running through 2030, authorities target 800 total initiatives, including community cultural centers and complimentary sports programs for industrial workers.
