The central province of Quang Nam is preparing for the 10th Hoi An – Japan Festival that opens in the heritage city of Hoi An on August 24. The three-day festival, part of this year's Heritage Tourism 2012 campaign, will include shows by well-known Japanese performers like DJ Samurai and the Gypsy Queen band. There will also be photo exhibitions, folk games, screenings of Oscar-winning Japanese animated films, Japanese and local cuisine promotions, and a craft fair. Street arts, fashion shows, and dancing and singing by artists from the two countries will be held at the Chua Cau (Bridge Pagoda), a unique covered structure built by the Japanese with a Buddhist pagoda on one side. An annual event since 2002, the festival is organised by the province in co-operation with the Japanese embassy in Ha Noi and the Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Viet Nam.-VNS … [Read more...] about Hoi An-Japan Festival to boost cultural exchange in August
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Hoi An to enjoy cultural-exchange day with Japan
DA NANG — Hoi An City will host the annual Hoi An-Japan Cultural Exchange on August 24-26, the local culture and sport centre said yesterday. The event will mark the 39th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Viet Nam and Japan (1973-2012) and lead up to their Year of Friendship in 2013. As scheduled, a series of activities will include art exhibitions, culinary and origami performances as well as comic books and Oscar-prized cartoons. A fair on crafts, tourism and street art will also take place during the two-day gathering. The programme has been included in the National Year of Tourism and Heritage in the central region of Viet Nam. — VNS … [Read more...] about Hoi An to enjoy cultural-exchange day with Japan
Hanoi and HCMC to hold Vietnam-Denmark cultural exchanges
On November 22, the Danish embassy in Hanoi held a press briefing introducing cultural activities scheduled to be held in Hanoi and HCM City in the near future to celebrate the 40th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Denmark. Danish ambassador to Vietnam, John Nielsen, said cultural exchanges are always important to relations between Vietnam and Denmark. Cultural programs help Vietnamese and Danish artists share experiences and narrow the gap between artists and the public. The Danish Prince and Minister for Trade and Investment are expected to join cultural events in Vietnam, along with 40 businesses and educational establishments. The cultural events include a street art festival, a Danish Film Festival, a multimedia exhibition, a performance by the Danish Royal Ballet and the Vietnam Music Dance Drama Theatre, and a photography exhibition, as well as an exhibition on climate change and the launching of a Vietnam-Denmark picture book for children. … [Read more...] about Hanoi and HCMC to hold Vietnam-Denmark cultural exchanges
Vietnam, Japan boost culture exchange
The Japan-Vietnam Culture Exchange Centre in Vietnam will organise a series of activities between May and October to introduce Japanese culture and boost culture exchange with Vietnam. The Director of the centre, Takeji Yoshikawa, says there will be an exhibition on Japan’s contemporary art performances by Japan’s leading pantomime artist Naoki Ikimuro and a Japanese film festival in Hanoi, Hue and Ho Chi Minh City. The centre will also organise concerts and film screening as well as events to introduce several Japanese books which have been translated into Vietnamese. Within the framework of the culture exchange programme between the two countries and in preparation for the centre’s second founding anniversary, the centre plans to invite several Vietnamese artists to visit Japan. The Japan-Vietnam Culture Exchange Centre, under the Japan International Exchange Foundation was established in 2008 and is the fifth rep. office of the foundation in Southeast Asia. … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Japan boost culture exchange
Cultural exchange held between Vietnam and Cuba
The Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union branch in Havana, Cuba in coordination with the Cuban Federation of University Students (FEU) organised a cultural exchange on December 9. The event aimed to celebrate the 50 th anniversary of Vietnam-Cuba diplomatic ties. At the exchange, Vietnamese and Cuban students performed traditional dances, held exhibitions of arts, handicrafts, photographs, newspapers and books. It is hoped that this event will strengthen the solidarity, friendship and traditional cooperation between the two countries and helping young people from both countries learn more about each other. A food festival also took place, which attracted hundreds of visitors. … [Read more...] about Cultural exchange held between Vietnam and Cuba
RoK beauty queens visit Vietnam for cultural exchange
A fine arts exhibition was held at HCM City University of Fine Arts on March 18, drawing the participation of modern RoK and Vietnamese painters. A food exhibition of Kimchi, the most relished food in the RoK, are taking place in the RexHotel on March 20-21. Also the two countries’ traditional costumes, the Hanbok and the ao dai (long dress), will be modeled at a fashion show on March 21. Among the models will be 10 beauty queens who were crowned Ms RoK from 1996 to 2007, along with those from Vietnam. In particular, a Vietnam-RoK cultural exchange programme at Lan Anh Club on March 22 will attract Vietnamese singers and bands such as 5 Dong Ke, singers Minh Quan and Doan Trang, together with artists from the RoK, including singers Lee Yo Gun and Yang Yi Gu, violinist Park Eun Joo, actress Lee Yo Won and the Yeca traditional art troupe. Source: VOV … [Read more...] about RoK beauty queens visit Vietnam for cultural exchange
Cultural exchange strengthens ties with Japan
The ninth Vietnam-Japan Cultural Exchange began in the central city of Hoi An on August 20. The event is jointly organised by the Japanese Embassy in Vietnam, the Japan Foundation Centre for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam (JF), the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Hoi An municipal People's Committee. There will be a wide range of activities within the framework of the three-day exchange featuring traditional poetry, dances and dresses of Japan. An exhibition displaying activities of the previous eight programmes and a charitable concert will also take place. Kitamura Toshihiro, Japanese charge d'affaires in Vietnam, praised Hoi An's thorough preparations of the event and highlighted the Vietnamese people's assistance to help the Japanese people overcome the devastating consequences of the March earthquake and tsunami. Many Japanese entrepreneurs had lived and run business in Hoi An since the 16th century and left their influence in the city up to now, … [Read more...] about Cultural exchange strengthens ties with Japan
Japan-Vietnam culture exchange in spotlight
The annual Japan-Vietnam Culture Exchange Festival was held in Ho Chi Minh City on October 6 to celebrate 40th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries and of Japan-ASEAN friendship relation. Young people took part in many activities to learn more about Japanese cultures, such as Japan 's drum, martial arts and traditional cuisine. An exhibition of Japan 's contemporary painting, Japanese singing contest, Yosakoi dance, and Cosplay Vietnam Cup contest were also held. The festival drew the participation of eight artists from Japan's Da Da Da Da Dan Tenko group, and Vietnamese famous singers such as Hong Hanh, Nguyen Vu and Chi Thien. Japanese Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Hida Harumitsu said he hopes through this festival, the city's youth will find the similarities between the two cultures, strengthening the cultural exchange and sustainable development between Vietnam and Japan.-VNA … [Read more...] about Japan-Vietnam culture exchange in spotlight
Japan-Vietnam Cultural Exchange Festival bustles in HCMC
The Japanese Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City and the City’s Youth Cultural House co organised Japan-Vietnam Cultural Exchange Festival - JAPAN DAY 2013 on October 6. During the festival, Vietnamese young people joined a host of activities to learn more about Japanese culture, such as Japan’s drums, martial arts and traditional food. Besides, an exhibition on Japan’s contemporary paintings, Japanese singing contest, Furoshiki cloth wrapping, wearing Yukata, playing Yo Yo, Yosakoi dances, Cosplay Vietnam Cup and a stall on introducing about studying abroad in Japan were also held. The festival drew the participation of eight artists from Japan’s Da Da Da Da Dan Tenko group to perform traditional drum, and Vietnamese singers such as Hong Hanh, Nguyen Vu and Chi Thien. Hida Harumitsu, Japanese Consul General in HCM City said he hopes that the event will help further promote cultural exchange and the two countries’ stronger development. … [Read more...] about Japan-Vietnam Cultural Exchange Festival bustles in HCMC
World-class performances to promote cultural exchange in Hanoi
This month, the capital city of Hanoi will host a number of art activities to promote cultural exchange between Vietnam and other countries, such as Thailand and France. The exhibition will run at the museum at 66 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street until October 7. In addition, famous French and Vietnamese singers and bands including La Grande Sophie, Leila Bounous, electronic rock band Poni Hoax, Thanh Lam, Le Cat Trong Ly, Quang & Minh, and Viet Vo Da House will perform at a special concert titled "OHLÀLÀ" on September 12. At the 4-hour event at Hang Day Stadium, the artists will perform a wide range of music types from electronic and pop to rock and folk. Tickets ranging from VND30,000 to VND50,000 (US$1.42 to US$2.36) are now available at L'Espace at 24 Trang tien Street as well as the stadium at 7 Trinh Hoai Duc Street. On the last days of October, the Paris Orchestra with conductor Paavo Järvi will give performances in Hanoi, as part of activities to … [Read more...] about World-class performances to promote cultural exchange in Hanoi