Accordingly, the program "Hoi An-Japan cultural exchange" takes place from August 4-6 with a series of events, such as: Exhibition of lacquer paintings about Hoi An by Japanese artist Saeko Ando; art exchange activities, such as Yosakoi dance, modern dance, Bon dance, masquerade.
Previously, the Anison music program taking place on August 4 at the An Hoi Statue Garden stage introduced songs from famous Japanese animated films with the participation of singer Matsumoto Rica - famous Famous for voicing the character Satoshi and singing the theme song in the Pokemon anime, and singer Sofia – the famous idol champion in Japan.
On August 5, there were activities including: Crossing boat racing "Hoi An, Japan and tourists" on Hoai River; reenactment of the procession of Princess Ngoc Hoa and Japanese merchant Araki Sotaro. Especially, there is a Japanese art flower arrangement tutorial with artist Endo Yuko. At this event, the artist will complete a work to celebrate the 8th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Japan to introduce to the public and visitors.
The opening night of "Hoi An-Japan Cultural Exchange" took place with a special art program, showing the deep exchange relationship between the two lands of Hoi An and Japan, that is, performing excerpts opera "Princess Anio" with the scene "God's heart" and aria "Why can't I leave you" performed by Vietnamese and Japanese artists...
On August 6, there will be painting activities "Hoi An Children with Japanese Culture", a cosplay contest (dressing up) as characters from Japanese cartoons and comics, and an exchange program. save art with community activities, performing martial arts aikido.
At the event, there are also entertainment activities, cultural exchanges, and culinary activities that take place from August 4 to 6, such as: Exhibition of documentary photos about the friendly cooperation relationship between Hoi An and Japan. Ban, display wood carvings about the ancient trading port of Hoi An; instructions for writing Japanese calligraphy, origami, and trying on yukata; Hoi An fair and especially the Vietnamese-Japanese culinary space…
Speaking at the event, Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Yamada Takio emphasized that this year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Vietnam. The relationship between Japan and Vietnam has grown strongly and is as closely linked as it is today because behind that is the "understanding and empathy between people" created by the historical connection. history and culture between the two countries.
“That understanding and empathy in the long history goes beyond the 50 years of Japan and Vietnam. One of the most typical examples is the story between Araki Sotaro, a merchant from Nagasaki, and Princess Ngoc Hoa of the Nguyen Dynasty about 400 years ago. This story is still handed down to this day,” said Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Yamada Takio.
And Mr. Nguyen Van Son, Chairman of the City People's Committee. Hoi An affirmed that Vietnam and Japan are two ethnic groups with long-standing relationships with many similarities in history, culture and tradition. The ancient town of Hoi An is known as one of the origin places for the relationship between Japan and Vietnam more than 400 years ago with the bustling trading relationship at the commercial port of Hoi An as well as the love between the two countries. Princess Ngoc Hoa and merchant Araki Sotaro in Nagasaki Prefecture.
Continuing and developing that good relationship, over the past time, Hoi An has constantly promoted the relationship of exchange, cooperation and friendship with Japanese partners and localities in many fields, including: Hoi An-Japan cultural exchange festival.
This year's "Hoi An-Japan cultural exchange" event is even more meaningful as it is part of a series of activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Japan, thereby contributing to enhancing the relationship between Vietnam and Japan. mutual understanding, consolidating and promoting the close and affectionate relationship between the two countries and two peoples.
"Through this event, Hoi An and its Japanese partners will continue to enhance mutual understanding and strengthen the friendship between the peoples of the two countries towards a better future," said Chairman of the People's Committee. City. Hoi An said.
