Ha Nam set to host Vietnam – Japan traditional art exchange
VOV.VN - A traditional art exchange programme between Vietnam and Japan will be held in the northern province of Ha Nam on May 14 as part of activities to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries this year.
Japanese artists will use the programme to introduce Vietnamese audiences to performances of Kyogen comedy, the first comedic art form in Japan with a long history of 650 years.
Kyogen is a form of comedy that mainly describes the daily life of ordinary people in the middle ages. Unlike Noh, the majority of plays are performed without masks, with universal humanity being depicted through laughter.
The traditional Japanese art form has already been recognised by UNESCO as a part of World Cultural Heritage.
On this occasion, Ha Nam will hold a conference on investment promotion and tourism development, a photo exhibition on tourism in Vietnam and Japan, as well as a farmtrip aimed at showcasing the numerous sightseeing spots in the locality.
The event is part of Ha Nam culture and tourism week which is set to be held from May 14 to May 20. There will be a wide range of activities to take place, including art performances, a firework show, the first hot air-balloon festival, and a trade fair displaying One Commune One Product (OCOP) products.