The skies of Da Nang wore a colorful look as individuals and teams from several countries participated in a paragliding contest between June 22-24, taking off from a 600m high point in the Son Tra Peninsula and gliding 2.5 kilometers to Tho Quang Beach.
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A contestant takes off. |
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This year’s contest welcomed teams from Germany, Japan, Laos, South Korea and Thailand, apart from the host team. |
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Paragliders fly over the famous Lady Buddha’s state in Linh Ung pagoda. |
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A contestant steers his glider to go around a mountain. |
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One of the paragliders goes past a lush green forest. |
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It was difficult for viewers from the ground to tell which pilot was in the lead. |
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All contestants were able to enjoy a bird's eye view of the city. |
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A contestant makes a smooth landing at the finish line in Tho Quang Beach. |
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The contest had a category for couples. |
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A pilot collects her parachute after a happy landing. |