Inspired by the love story between Princess Ngoc Hoa and a Japanese merchant from Hoi An to Nagasaki in the 16th century, the cultural exchange program 'Vietnam-Japan Love Story' was recently held in Da Nang City.
The cultural exchange program is an initiative of the Vietnamese Embassy's Spouses Association in Tokyo for the 2015-2018 term, in collaboration with Ngan An Company and Da Nang Mikazuki Resort.
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| The cultural exchange program 'Vietnam-Japan Love Story' left many beautiful impressions. (Source: Organizing Committee) |
The event is sponsored and supported by many partners, including the Embassy of Japan, Quang Ninh province, the Vietnam-Japan Friendship Association and the Vietnam Women Entrepreneurs Association.
Co-organizing and supporting units in Da Nang City include the Vietnam-Japan Friendship Association of Da Nang City, Dong A University, Selfwing V-Kids School, and Sakura Japanese Language School Da Nang.
This is the first time that Vietnamese diplomats who have worked in Japan have returned to Vietnam, collaborating with famous artists and businessmen from both countries and domestic universities to organize a cultural exchange event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam-Japan diplomatic relations.
Taking place on the afternoon of September 30, the program began with the talk show 'Sweet Memories' about the friendship between the two countries, with the participation of "insiders" such as Ambassador Nguyen Quoc Cuong, Consul General of Japan in Da Nang City Yakabe Yoshinori.
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| Ambassador Nguyen Quoc Cuong, Consul General of Japan in Da Nang City Yakabe Yoshinori in the talk show 'Sweet Memories' hosted by runner-up Thuy Van. (Source: Organizing Committee) |
The program was followed by special performances by Meritorious Artist Le Giang, two internationally famous Japanese pianists Toshiki Usui and Keiko Borjeson, Akari Nakatani - who played the role of musician Trinh Cong Son's Japanese muse in the film 'Em va Trinh' and Thuy Van, 3rd runner-up of the 2015 Miss International Pageant in Tokyo.
Notably, the song Little Bird , with lyrics translated from Japanese to English by Japanese Empress Michiko, was performed by artist Toshiki Usui and Ambassador Hoang Thi Minh Ha.
Here, Ngan An's Ao Dai performance combined with Kimono made an impression in the Vietnamese-Japanese wedding scene.
The umbrella dance, Yosakoi dance and the Vietnam in Me choir performed by Ambassador Hoang Thi Minh Ha and the students were like a breath of youth, opening up a bright future for cooperation between the two countries.
Ms. Yasuyo Satou - representative of an international exchange organization from Tokyo, said with emotion: 'This is the first time I have attended such a wonderful cultural exchange event. Beautiful, unique and meaningful'.
In an interview about the event, Japanese Consul General in Da Nang City Yakabe Yoshinori shared: "The organizing committee, especially the Spouses Association of the Vietnamese Embassy in Tokyo for the 2015-2018 term, introduced the cultural characteristics of both countries in a profound and meaningful way."
Mr. Yakabe Yoshinori emphasized that he personally experienced and learned a lot when attending the event.
Some outstanding images at the event : (Source: Organizing Committee)
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| Meritorious Artist Le Giang plays the monochord solo "Moonlight on the ancient citadel" by musician Taki Rentaro with piano accompaniment by artist Toshiki Usui. |
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| The chorus "Vietnam in me " was performed by Ambassador Hoang Thi Minh Ha and students. |
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| Japanese pianist Toshiki Usui in the song "Hello Vietnam". |
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| Ngan An Ao Dai performance - a collection of Ao Dai made from Kimono fabric, performed by students of Dong A University. |
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| Energetic Yosakoi dance performed by students of Sakura Japanese Language School in Da Nang. |
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| Akari Nakatani in the song "Diem Xua" by Trinh Cong Son. |
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