11th Hoi An-Japan Cultural Festival Kicks off

The 11^th Hoi An  and Japan Cultural Festival kicked off  in  the central province of Hoi An City  on August 24 aimed at  marking the 40^th anniversary of Viet Nam –Japan diplomatic ties as well as  celebrating  “Viet Nam and Japan Friendship Year”.  

Japanese and Hoi An artists performed many unique programs such as Samurai-kamui sword performance, calligraphy, folk music and local dances.

Other highlights during festival include demonstrations of Origami; the Japanese art of paper folding and Japan  & Hoi An folk games; traditional Japanese drum dance were also showed by both Japan and Hoi An participants.

Mr Yasuaki Tanizaki, Ambassador of Japan in Viet Nam attended in this festival.