Closing Ceremony of the 22nd Hoi An - Japan Cultural Exchange

DNO - After three days of lively events, the 22nd Hoi An - Japan Cultural Exchange Festival, Da Nang 2026, concluded on the evening of May 24th. Attending the event were Mr. Mori Takero, Consul General of Japan in Da Nang, along with representatives from various Japanese organizations in Vietnam.

Artistic performances during the closing ceremony. Photo: KHANH LINH

With programs showcasing traditional and modern Japanese and Vietnamese arts, community activities such as Bon dance, rice drum dance, bamboo pole dance, community cultural experience spaces, and activities connecting and promoting tourism between the people of the two countries, the festival attracted a large number of locals and tourists.

In his closing remarks, Deputy Director of the City's Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Van Ba ​​Son, affirmed that after more than 20 years of organization, the event has transcended the boundaries of an ordinary festival to become a beautiful symbol of Vietnam-Japan friendship. This demonstrates the enduring vitality of people-to-people exchanges – a crucial foundation for the lasting friendship between Vietnam and Japan.

Numerous cultural and artistic activities took place throughout the three days of the festival, attracting a large number of locals and tourists. Photo: KHANH LINH

Against the backdrop of Da Nang city gradually asserting its position as one of the region's cultural, tourism, creative, and international integration centers, this year's Hoi An - Japan Cultural Exchange Festival carries even deeper significance; contributing to promoting the image of a city rich in identity, friendly, and open to friends both domestically and internationally.

Source: https://baodanang.vn/be-mac-giao-luu-van-hoa-hoi-an-nhat-ban-lan-thu-22-3337954.html