(PLVN) - 2024 will mark the 20-year journey of Hoi An City (Quang Nam) coordinating with partners from Japan to organize the event "Hoi An - Japan Cultural Exchange".
On the evening of August 2, at An Hoi Sculpture Garden (Hoi An City, Quang Nam), the opening ceremony of the 20th "Hoi An - Japan Cultural Exchange" event in 2024 took place.
The event was attended by Mr. Ta Van Ha, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly's Committee for Culture and Education, National Assembly delegate of Quang Nam province; Mr. Le Van Dung, Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Quang Nam Provincial People's Committee; Consul General of Japan in Da Nang Mori Takero; Representative of the UNESCO Office in Hanoi...
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Art performance to welcome the opening ceremony of the 20th "Hoi An - Japan Cultural Exchange" event. |
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Chairman of Hoi An City People's Committee Nguyen Van Son said that this "Hoi An - Japan Cultural Exchange" event has a special significance, marking the 20th time Hoi An City and Japanese partners have coordinated to organize it with the increasing participation of organizations and businesses from both Japan and Vietnam.
In particular, this year's event also had the participation of Mr. Sugi Ryotaro - former Special Ambassador of Vietnam - Japan, who has made important contributions to initiating the annual Hoi An - Japan cultural exchange activities in Hoi An, since 2003.
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Chairman of Hoi An City People's Committee Nguyen Van Son delivered the opening speech at the event. |
"In addition to the activities that have become unique marks and unique cultural tourism products through previous events, this year's event has also added many new and attractive programs and experiences with many cultural colors. On this occasion, the city will hold the inauguration ceremony of the Chua Cau relic restoration project - a strong testament to cooperation in the field of cultural heritage conservation and a bridge connecting the friendship between Hoi An, Vietnam - Japan from the past to the present and the future", Mr. Son emphasized.
Also at the opening ceremony, Consul General of Japan in Da Nang Mori Takero expressed his deep gratitude to individuals and organizations who have contributed to promoting the relationship between Japan and Hoi An up to now, especially those who have made every effort to maintain the organization of this event in Hoi An city, Quang Nam province.
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Consul General of Japan in Da Nang Mori Takero speaks at the program. |
"I think the motivation for the event to be held 20 times in a row like this is the common desire of both Japan and Hoi An to respect and preserve history. As part of the series of events, tomorrow morning there will be the event "Cultural Exchange Hoi An and Japan - Journey of Cultural Connection" and the premiere of the Opera "Princess Anio". This is a love story about 400 years ago between ARAKI Sotaro, a merchant from Nagasaki and Princess Ngoc Hoa - a princess of the Nguyen Dynasty", said Mr. Mori Takero.
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A band from Japan performed at the opening ceremony. |
Within the framework of the opening ceremony, many special art performances by traditional Japanese art troupes such as Kagura snake dance, famous singers such as Hien Thuc, Pham Dinh Thai Ngan, Kolme and Anirock music groups from Japan along with traditional performances from Hoi An...
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The highlight of the "20th Hoi An - Japan Cultural Exchange" event will be the reenactment of the wedding of Princess Ngoc Hoa and merchant Araki Sotaro. |
It is known that the event "The 20th Hoi An - Japan Cultural Exchange" in 2024 will take place from August 2 - 4 with many attractive cultural and artistic programs and activities.
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