Japanese Oshogatsu Festival in Hanoi
(VOV) - A cultural festival allowing visitors to experience a traditional Japanese New Year (Oshogatsu) was held January 16 at the Hanoi University of Science and Technology.
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The event provided festivalgoers the chance to take part in a wide range of activities including a photo exhibition, |
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Yosakoi dances, |
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and Yukata-wearing (an informal, unlined kimono made of cotton). |
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An installation of 800 paper cranes helped visitors express their dreams and prayers for the New Year. |
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Participants also had a chance to play traditional games, |
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enjoy Japanese food, |
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and make teru teru dolls. |
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| Oshogatsu is one of the most important Japanese celebrations |