On 12 April 2025, Kinderland Vietnam successfully hosted its inaugural Sports Fiesta 2025, a lively event filled with energy, connection, and family spirit. With more than 120 families in attendance, the celebration brought together children, parents, and educators for a day of joyful movement, meaningful family bonding, and shared laughter.
The event highlighted the importance of strengthening parent-child relationships through play and physical activity. Proudly supported by JACPA, Japan’s largest sports and fitness academy serving over 1,200 preschools nationwide, the fiesta was a heart-warming reminder of the power of sports to unite and inspire.
Welcome speeches from Kinderland and JACPA executives inspired the spectators with the purpose of the fiesta, which is to promote physical development in young children through play-based learning and active participation. They emphasized how movement-based programmes support children’s gross motor skills, social development, and emotional resilience.
Mr. Masaru Takashima (from left), President of JACPA Corporation gave a warm welcoming speech.
A highlight of the day was the march-in parade, where children confidently entered the arena to the sound of cheering clappers. Proudly, children from each centre declared: “We will do our best. We are not afraid to fall,” and “Sports keep us strong and healthy. We will not give up”.
Children from four Kinderland Vietnam centres marched in, accompanied by the sound of cheering clappers from their parents.
Engaging games such as Blue Roller Ball and Crawl-Pass-Roll encouraged children to develop strength, balance, and coordination, while also teaching valuable lessons in teamwork, perseverance, and communication. Beyond physical growth, these activities also nurtured their problem-solving skills and self-confidence.
Parents and children played together in Happy Todds Quest game.
Children were thrilled to take on the Crawl-Pass-Roll Adventure.
Parents and children enjoyed playing the parachute party game together.
Parents joined in the fun with a spirited Tug-of-War and energizing Zumba dance session. These shared moments allowed families to strengthen bonds, relieve stress, and model positive attitudes toward fitness and teamwork.
Fathers from four Kinderland Vietnam centres collaborated to win the tug-of-war game.
The Sports Fiesta closed with a spectacular gymnastics demonstration led by JACPA instructors. Children performed agile movements like the stretch, airplane, and slide, demonstrating flexibility and control that impressed the entire audience.
Every child was proudly awarded a medal to commemorate their participation, effort and enthusiasm at the Fiesta. In Kinderland, every child is a winner, valued, celebrated, and encouraged to shine in their unique way.
Sport Fiesta 2025 was not only a celebration of movement—it was a reminder of the joy and lifelong benefits that physical play brings to both children and their families.
Parents and children proudly received their medals together.