Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Phan Van Mai presented a conical hat with his signature to Ms. Hashimoto Seiko, head of the organizing committee of the 2024 Vietnam - Japan Festival on the Japanese side.
On the morning of March 9, the 9th Vietnam - Japan Festival 2024 opened at 23/9 Park (District 1, Ho Chi Minh City).
Coming to this Vietnam - Japan Festival, participants have the opportunity to experience many types of traditional Japanese culture such as comics, music , folk games...
In particular, Japanese food stalls bring together many regional specialties of the land of the rising sun, occupying an entire long street in the center of the festival.
In addition, visitors also have the opportunity to learn about the country, people, and cooperation activities between Vietnam and Japan. In addition, the organizers also set up a long row of kiosks for travel agencies to promote attractive tours to Japan.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang (left) and invited delegates visit the booth displaying products of Ho Chi Minh City.
Japanese artists perform traditional dances at the festival's opening ceremony.
Mr. Takebe Tsutomu - Special Advisor to the Vietnam - Japan Friendship Parliamentarians' Union, Honorary Head of the Organizing Committee of the Vietnam - Japan Festival 2024 - visited the Japanese food booth
Mr. Takebe guides visitors through kneading dough to make traditional Japanese cakes.
Guests experience shogi, a game known as "Japanese chess"
Play the Japanese folk game kendama
A group of young people took souvenir photos at the Vietnam - Japan Festival 2024
Children experience the Japanese-loved sport of baseball at the festival.
Japanese tea ceremony experience booth
Photo: NGOC DUC
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