Vietnam-Japan cultural exchange festival in Japan
Tuesday, 15/08/2023 15:40 (GMT+7)
On August 13, the Vietnamese Association in Okinawa coordinated with the Vietnamese Consulate General in Fukuoka to organize the first Vietnam-Japan cultural exchange festival took place in Naha city, Japan.
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| Cutting ribbon to open the event (Source: baoquocte.vn) |
The event helped the Vietnamese people in Japan understand more about the potential and strengths of Vietnam in tourism and agriculture, and especially the cohesion within their community, contributing to tightening bilateral ties, and cultural and tourism exchanges.
VNA quoted the saying of Sawada Hayato, head of the Culture Promotion Office at the Department of Culture, Tourism, and Sports of Okinawa prefecture, at the opening ceremony that the event is part of celebrations for the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Japan diplomatic ties. It also provides the people of Okinawa with a chance to learn about the traditional culture and distinctive cuisine of Vietnam.
The event featured more than 20 booths showcasing handicrafts, tourism products and foods from Vietnam and Japan, along with traditional long dress shows, karate and Vovinam martial arts performances, and songs praising the love for the homeland./.
Compiled by BTA