Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio congratulates the Vietnam - Japan Festival through pre-recorded video - Photo: NGOC DUC
On the morning of March 9, the 3th Vietnam - Japan Festival 9 officially opened at September 2024 Park (District 23, Ho Chi Minh City).
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio himself opened the opening ceremony with a video speech. He introduced: "I am Kishida Fumio - Prime Minister of Japan. Today, I am very happy to send congratulations to the opening ceremony of the 9th Vietnam-Japan Festival."
The Japanese Prime Minister shared that he was very happy that the two countries were getting closer to each other and that he himself had built close relationships with many Vietnamese people.
He said that in Japan, there are many restaurants and stores selling popular Vietnamese products. On the other hand, he also learned that Vietnamese youth especially love Japanese culture and cuisine.
Therefore, Mr. Kishida hopes that this festival will contribute to further promoting exchanges between the people of Vietnam and Japan.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang speaks – Photo: QUANG DINH
Responding to the Japanese Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang emphasized his belief that this year's Vietnam-Japan Festival will attract large participation from the people of the two countries, bringing colorful experiences about Japan and Japan. traditional culture of each country.
Mr. Quang affirmed: "The festival will be a bridge of friendship that strengthens the sincere attachment and mutual trust between the two peoples, contributing to deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership not only on economic, trade and labor cooperation but also opens up new fields such as environment, digital transformation, green transformation, high technology...".
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu spoke at the opening ceremony of the festival - Photo: QUANG DINH
In addition, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu said that up to now, the Vietnam - Japan Festival has become a familiar cultural exchange event, looked forward to by the people of Ho Chi Minh City, the whole country and Japan on every occasion. early spring.
Mr. Vu revealed: "After 9 times of organization, the Vietnam-Japan Festival is not only a colorful cultural exchange event but also becomes one of the important forums contributing to bringing important benefits to the people." practice in economic, trade and investment cooperation.
Since the festival was held in 2013 until now, after 11 years, the total trade turnover between Japan and Ho Chi Minh City has increased from 3,2 billion USD in 2013 to 5,3 billion USD. Japanese investment in Ho Chi Minh City in 2013 was 100 million USD and also increased to 5,2 billion USD.
Thus, this is one of the events that contributes practically to promoting two-way trade turnover between the two countries."
High-level delegation visits the Vietnam tourism promotion booth at the festival - Photo: NGOC DUC
Coming to the 9th Vietnam - Japan Festival, attendees have the opportunity to experience many types of traditional Japanese culture such as comics, music, folk games...
In particular, Japanese food stalls gather many regional specialties of the land of mourning, occupying a long road in the center of the festival. Besides, visitors also have the opportunity to learn about the country, people, and cooperative activities between Vietnam and Japan...
Huynh Dang Khanh Ngoc (24 years old) shared: "This year's festival atmosphere is very bustling, with a variety of booths introducing culture and tourism from Japanese regions. Thanks to that, I know more about the landscape, famous tourist destinations or impressive specialties of each province and city.
The festival also helps me clearly feel the friendliness of Japanese people when experiencing traditional Japanese games with them, tasting Japanese food or participating in cultural learning games."
Booth to experience the art of Japanese tea ceremony - Photo: NGOC DUC
Children experience baseball at the festival - Photo: NGOC DUC
