The Chua Cau relic will be inaugurated on the occasion of the event "Hoi An Cultural Exchange"

The Japanese Covered Bridge relic is under restoration. Photo: QT

The event is coordinated by the Consulate General of Japan in Da Nang and Japanese individuals, localities and organizations. This year's event is held in the Old Quarter and Hoi An Park. The opening ceremony will take place on the evening of August 2.

Within the framework of the event, there are important activities such as: Ceremony inauguration of the Japanese Covered Bridge relic; carp flag-raising ceremony by Mr. Sugi Ryotaro - former Special Ambassador of Vietnam - Japan; exhibition "Dialogue with Ukiyo-E paintings"; boat race across "Hoi An, Japan and tourists"; reenactment of the procession of Princess Ngoc Hoa and merchant Araki Sotaro; talk show "Cultural exchange between Hoi An and Japan - Journey of cultural connection"...

The project to restore the Chua Cau relic has a total investment of more than 20.2 billion VND; of which the provincial budget supports 50%, and the Hoi An City budget arranges 50%. In May 2024, the project was agreed by the People's Committee of Quang Nam province to extend the construction and restoration period by 180 days to complete the remaining work and volume of the project.

Reenacting the procession of Princess Ngoc Hoa and merchant Araki Sotaro at this event in 2023. Photo: QT

In addition, there will also be a number of supporting activities such as: Vietnam - Japan cultural space; "Old Japanese Traces" tour program; "Hizen Ceramics - Storytelling Patterns" experience program...

Source: https://baoquangnam.vn/se-khanh-thanh-di-tich-chua-cau-nhan-su-kien-giao-luu-van-hoa-hoi-an-nhat-ban-2024-3137720.html