Japanese colors at the Museum of Vietnamese Ethnic Cultures

VHO - On December 14th, the Vietnam-Japan Cultural Exchange Program 2025 will take place at the Museum of Vietnamese Ethnic Cultures (Thai Nguyen), featuring a series of vibrant, youthful, engaging, and inspiring cultural exchange activities, spreading the spirit of cultural connection between Vietnam and Japan.

Yosakoi has become a unique cultural feature not only in Japan but has also spread to many other countries.

The Vietnam-Japan Cultural Exchange Program 2025 is part of a series of cultural exchange and bonding activities between the two countries, organized by the Museum of Vietnamese Ethnic Cultures in collaboration with the Vietnam-Japan Cultural Exchange Association. This also marks the first time a large-scale Yosakoi dance event has been held at the Museum of Vietnamese Ethnic Cultures.

The event not only aims to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the establishment of the Museum of Vietnamese Ethnic Cultures (December 19, 1960 - December 19, 2025) , but also creates an opportunity for audiences in Thai Nguyen to access unique cultural values ​​from Japan.

These activities contribute to promoting a stronger, more effective, and deeper friendship and cultural cooperation between Vietnam and Japan in the future.

Audiences in Thai Nguyen will have the opportunity to enjoy vibrant performances, embodying the joyful and optimistic spirit characteristic of Yosakoi.

Yosakoi has become one of the distinctive cultural features of the "Land of the Rising Sun".

The program promises to bring a vibrant, lively, and emotionally rich atmosphere with the participation of Yosakoi clubs from Hanoi , along with performances showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Vietnam by the Suoi Hoa Club - Viet Bac College of Culture and Arts (performing Then and Khen), and the Sang Coo Na Mao Club, Phu Xuyen commune, Thai Nguyen province.

The program will feature performances showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Vietnam.

Yosakoi dance originated in Japan shortly after World War II, during a time of hardship and scarcity for the country. The Japanese created a dance full of energy and joy, imbued with a strong sense of optimism, radiant smiles, and vibrant rhythms; thus conveying a positive message of life and hope. Over time, Yosakoi spread throughout Japan and became one of the distinctive cultural features of the "Land of the Rising Sun."

Today, Yosakoi has become popular in many countries around the world , including Vietnam.

Today, Yosakoi has become popular in many countries around the world, including Vietnam. Along with the development of cultural exchange between Vietnam and Japan, Yosakoi is particularly popular in major cities and attracts a large number of students. Yosakoi clubs in Vietnam not only maintain the traditional Yosakoi spirit but also innovate, incorporating Vietnamese cultural elements into the dance, creating a unique and distinctive style.

Every year, the Vietnam Yosakoi Festival, held in April, brings together approximately 20 teams from Vietnam and nearly 10 teams from Japan, with a total of almost 900 dancers – truly becoming a major event for the Yosakoi community.

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