Gia Lai, Aug. 3 -- Thousands of residents, visitors and enthusiasts were treated to a spectacular parade of martial arts masters and practitioners at the opening ceremony of the 9th International Festival of Vietnamese Traditional Martial Arts in Quy Nhon ward, Gia Lai province, on the evening of August 2. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Chairman of the provincial People's Committee Pham Anh Tuan said Vietnamese traditional martial arts have been forged through thousands of years of history. From the nation's founding and defence to its struggles to safeguard sovereignty, martial arts have become an integral part of the Vietnamese people's resilience, spirit and cultural identity. He described the festival as a gathering place for marti...