Viet Nam-Japan cultural festival kicks off in Hoi An
It was co- organised by Hoi An's People Committee and the Japan International Co-operation Agency (JICA).
A Japanese modern life photo exhibition and artefacts, including photos, depicting the traditional friendship, co-operation and historical ties between Viet Nam and Japan was held on the opening day.
On August 6 and 7, there will be Japanese calligraphy and "origami" paper folding art, folk games and Japanese cooking classes, and these are just a small selection of the many events planned for the day.
Visitors will have the opportunity to watch traditional Japanese drum performances. For those who are nostalgic for second grade, tug-of-war games are also planned.
"Obondori," a 500-year-old dance performed during the Obon Summer Festival in Japan, and Viet Nam's folk dance "Trong Com" will be held on August 7, the last day of the festival.
Audiences who yearn for academic seminars can join two workshops entitled " Environment in Hoi An" and "World Heritage Preservation" with the participation of experts from the two countries.
The first Viet Nam-Japan Culture Festival was organised in 2003 to celebrate 30 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries, and thousands of visitors have participated.(VNA)
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