Folk culture featured at SEA and Japanese youth exchange program
(VOV) - Vietnam’s displaying stand at the 42nd Ship for Southeast Asian and Japanese Youth Program (SSEAYP)’s ‘cultural exchange” taking place in Japan has attracted a large number of guests savouring traditional dishes and trying on Ao Dai (traditional long dress).
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November 4 was a busy day for SSEAYP members with 330 participation divided into 8 groups to discuss different topics covering food and nutrition, health, international relations, cultural diversification, school education, business start-up, the environment, information and communications. Meanwhile delegation heads paid a courtesy visit to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at his office. |
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International friends enjoy pretty and funny souvenirs like bamboo dragonfly and enthusiastically join Flashmob modern dance or traditional gong dance |
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The ‘Open Ship’ ceremony on November 5 welcoming former SSEAYP members and Japanese ‘homestay’ families |
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Nippon Maru ship is due leave Japan late November 5 for Manila and arrive in the Philippines on November 11. |