Hoi An-Japan Culture Exchange gets underway in Quang Nam
VOV.VN - The 17th version of the Hoi An-Japan Culture Exchange began in the ancient city of Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam on August 9 with the participation of performers from both Japan and Vietnam.
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| On display during the opening ceremony are performances by artists from both nations. Representatives from three Japanese localities including Sakai city in Osaka prefecture, Matsusaka city in Mie prefecture, and Nagasaki prefecture were in attendance at the event. |
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| There is a large turnout of local residents and tourists at the event. |
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| Nguyen Van Son, vice chairman of the Hoi An municipal People’s Committee, says that friendship and solidarity between the two countries have been strengthened due to the 16 previous versions of the Hoi An-Japan Culture Exchange held in Quang Nam province. |
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| Popular Japanese singer Ueno Yuuka, who is appointed as the Goodwill Ambassador for the Hoi An-Japan Culture Exchange, and Tran Dieu Anh, Sakura Goodwill Ambassador 2019, in attendance at the event. |
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| A song titled “Dem hoi trang tron”, or a night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, performed by artists from Hoi An city. |
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| A dance known as “Vietnam que huong toi”, known in English as my fatherland Vietnam, sends a message of Hoi An city being both a friendly and safe destination which represents a good choice for foreign tourists. |
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| A dance called “Mua rong”, the dragon dance, performed by a Japanese art troupe from Nagasaki prefecture |
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| A joint performance by both Vietnamese and Japanese artists entertained the audience. |
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| Numerous local people and tourists are on hand to take part in the Hoi An-Japan Culture Exchange. |
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| Tourists enjoy the variety of well-decorated items on display during the culture exchange. |
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| A booth displaying handicraft products prove to be a popular venue among visitors. |
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| A range of colourful lanterns are hung along the streets of Hoi An during the culture exchange. |
