Directed by the People’s Committee of Da Nang City, the festival was organised by the Department of Foreign Affairs of Da Nang City in coordination with the Consular Office of Japan in Da Nang and local Japanese authorities as well as agencies, organisations and enterprises of the two countries.
Before the opening ceremony, the delegates, residents and visitors attending the event observed a minute of silence to express their deep condolences to the family of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the Government and people of Japan.
The 2022 Vietnam – Japan Festival in Da Nang City, with many outstanding activities such as displaying 70 booths from domestic and foreign organisations and units to introduce the culture, tourism, trade and cuisine of the two countries, as well as information on education and studying abroad.
An art programmes introduces the unique cultural and artistic features of Vietnam and Japan such as Vietnamese Tuong art, Japanese calligraphy, traditional and contemporary dance, Vietnamese martial arts performances, and Japanese culinary arts.
The festival runs until the end of July 17 with many attractive companion activities, such as: an exhibition of traditional Japanese dolls; an exhibition of paintings by Vietnamese-Japanese preschool students; a football exchange day between Da Nang youths and Kawasaki Frontale Club; and a workshop connecting tourism businesses.
Coming to this festival, people and visitors have an opportunity to learn more about the unique cultures of Vietnam and Japan, enjoy and experience culinary culture, and learn about scholarship programs in Japan.
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.
Japanese Film Festival to delight Hanoi audiences
NDO – The 2019 Japanese Film Festival will be held in Hanoi from December 6-22, promising to entertain the audiences of the capital city.
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.
