CULTURAL EXCHANGE ACTIVITIES OF THE TWO COUNTRIES IN JAPAN

Cultural exchange is the most prominent activity in cultural relations between Vietnam and Japan since diplomatic relations have warmed up again. Every year, the Vietnam Culture and Tourism Festival is held in many Japanese cities and vice versa, the Japanese Cultural Festival is also held in Vietnam, attracting the attention of the people of the two countries.

                        Cultural exchange activities of Vietnamese international students in Japan

Vietnamese festivals in Japan are held as a driving force and indispensable spiritual dish in cultural exchange activities between the two countries. Vietnam Festival in Japan was held for the first time in 2008 as an event to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the official establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Japan.

Vietnamese festivals in Japan have come a long way and become events known to many Japanese people. Not only is it a channel to introduce products for domestic businesses, the festival is also a great opportunity for many Japanese businesses to create business relationships with Vietnam.

Each year's festival is an opportunity to introduce and experience a "Vietnam today", as lively as Vietnam itself, with handicrafts and performing arts representing traditional culture. Vietnam, like ao dai or cuisine, has been well received and appreciated by the Japanese public for a long time. The performances of new artists are becoming popular in both countries, and a series of delicious and nutritious dishes are available. Vietnamese nutrition is suitable for Japanese taste.

                                                      Lac Long Quan - Au Co dance at the event

Strengthening cooperation and exchanges in the cultural field between Vietnam and Japan plays an important role in the new cooperation context, is the best means to enhance mutual understanding between the two peoples, contributing part of building relationships "from heart to heart". Former Japanese Foreign Minister Masahiko Komura once commented: One of the most important factors to realize the 'strategic partnership' between Vietnam and Japan is people exchange.

                              Image of a Vietnamese girl dancing with a fan in traditional ao dai

      The combination of beauty in contemporary dance and modern dance at the cultural exchange between the two countries

                                      The combination of two traditional costumes of Vietnam & Japan .1

                      The combination of two traditional costumes of Vietnam & Japan .2