The Japanese Cultural Days in Quang Nam and the 16th Hoi An – Japan cultural exchange programme were rounded off in Hoi An ancient town, the central province of Quang Nam, on August 19.
Minori Dako drum artists from Japan’s Ibaraki Prefecture performed at the opening ceremony of the two events (Photo: dantri.com.vn)
Quang Nam (VNA) – The Japanese CulturalDays in Quang Nam and the 16th Hoi An – Japan cultural exchangeprogramme were rounded off in Hoi An ancient town, the central province of QuangNam, on August 19.
Aiming to celebrate 45 years ofVietnam-Japan diplomatic ties (September 21, 1973 – 2018), the two eventsentailed a series of activities.
During their three-day courses, businessnetworking and investment promotion events took place, with several memorandaof understanding on economic cooperation signed. An experience exchange insmart city building as well as discussions on Japanese culture, education, andliterature were also organised.
In addition, the events featured photo andhandicraft exhibitions and a food festival.
Le Van Thanh, Vice Chairman of the QuangNam People’s Committee, praised performances featuring Japanese folk culture likeYosakoi dance, and Kagura music and dance, and those staged by Minori Dako drumartists from Japan’s Ibaraki Prefecture.
He stressed the importance of exchange andcooperation activities between Quang Nam and its Japanese partners in deepeningVietnam – Japan friendship.
Hoi An is one of the localities in Vietnamhaving early friendship ties with Japan. The two sides boast long-standingtrade, economic and culture exchanges, which were dated back to hundreds yearsago when Japanese traders came to do business in Hoi An, a popular internationaltrading port back then. -VNA
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Minori Dako drum artists from Japan’s Ibaraki Prefecture performed at the opening ceremony of the two events (Photo: dantri.com.vn)