Opening with the theme of “Hope”, this year’s festival will feature traditional cuisine, cultural and musical performances from both Vietnam and Japan.
Vietnamese artists will be performing water puppetry pieces for the first time, offering viewers insight into the country’s rich traditional culture. This is a particularly noteworthy event.
Music galas featuring renowned Vietnamese singers such as Amee and Grey D are anticipated to provide locals and tourists with a thrilling experience.
Booths featuring Vietnamese handicrafts and delicious food will be set up during the festival. Visitors will be able to try Banh Mi (baguette) and Pho (noodles).
Participants will be given the opportunity to wear an Ao Dai (traditional long dress) and Non La (palm-leaf conical hat), which will help them to have a deeper insight into Vietnamese culture.
The Vietnam Festival was first held in 2018. This year marks the 13th edition of the event in Japan, making significant contributions to enhancing unity and understanding between Vietnamese and Japanese people, as well as deepening the fine relationship between the two countries.
Art programme to welcome Lunar New Year’s Eve
NDO – A special art programme, bringing together many renowned and world-class artists from abroad, who are returning to Vietnam for the first time with their families to participate in the Lunar New Year’s Eve programme, which will be officially broadcasted on Vietnam Television (VTV) at 9:15 pm on January 24 (the Lunar New Year’s Eve).
“Japanese Culture Festival” opens in Da Nang city
NDO/VNA – The Da Nang Museum held the “Japanese Culture Festival” 2019 in the central city of Da Nang on March 10 to introduce the beauty of the culture, land and people of Japan to locals and visitors, thus contributing to the strengthening of cultural exchange between the two countries and bilateral friendship.
Ninh Binh Tourism Week 2018 opens
NDO – The Ninh Binh Tourism Week 2018 officially opened at the Tam Coc – Bich Dong Tourism Area and Trang An Ecotourism Area, in the northern province of Ninh Binh on June 9.
Dong Thap hosts its first lotus festival
NDO – The first Lotus Festival opened at Van Mieu Park in Cao Lanh city located in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap on September 1.
Vietnamese durian introduced to Australia
A ceremony to open the 2019 Vietnamese Durian Tasting Roadshow was held in Sydney, Australia on Oct. 29. The show offered durian to people to boost Vietnamese durian’s reputation in Australia.
