Reenacting the wedding that started the diplomatic relationship between Vietnam and Japan

Within the framework of the 20th Hoi An - Japan cultural exchange event in 2024, the program recreates the scene of merchant Araki Sotaro taking Princess Ngoc Hoa on a boat to Nagasaki with scenes of "bringing the bride - taking the bride", "getting on a boat to the husband's house", "drifting on the East Sea"...

Princess Ngoc Hoa's full name is Nguyen Phuc Ngoc Hoa, the daughter of Lord Sai Nguyen Phuc Nguyen. She was married by Lord Sai to a Japanese merchant, the owner of a large Japanese trading post at Hoi An port, Araki Sotaro.

Reenacting the wedding that started the Vietnam - Japan diplomatic relationship ( Video : Ngo Linh).

Reenactment of the wedding of Princess Ngoc Hoa and Japanese businessman Araki Sotaro (Photo: Ngo Linh).

Merchant Araki Sotaro was granted nationality by Lord Sai and given the Vietnamese name Nguyen Hien Hung. He became the bridge between the Nguyen Lords and the Japanese dynasties at that time.

In 1620, Princess Ngoc Hoa followed her husband to live in Nagasaki province (Japan). When she returned to live in Japan, the princess taught Annamese dances to the Japanese; at the same time, she contributed to charity work, built Buddhist temples...

The procession went around Hoi An ancient town, attracting the attention of many locals and tourists (Photo: Ngo Linh).

In 1635, after her husband died, she continued to help many merchants in Nagasaki, promoting good relations with Lord Nguyen in Dang Trong. The Nagasaki Museum of Art also displays Princess Ngoc Hoa's mirror.

In Nagasaki, the story between Princess Yuko and Araki Sotaro became a legend, inspiring local people to make it part of the Okunchi festival held in early October every year.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/du-lich/tai-hien-dam-cuoi-khoi-dau-moi-bang-giao-giua-viet-nam-nhat-ban-20240803083343413.htm