Japanese cultural event for children underway in Hanoi

A Japanese cultural event is being held at the Vietnam Women’s Museum in downtown Hanoi for kids to mark International Children’s Day (June 1) and the start of the summer vacation.
Japanese cultural event for children underway in Hanoi ảnh 1A series of activities are held as part of the  Japanese cultural event at the Vietnam Women’s Museum. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – A Japanese cultural event is being held atthe Vietnam Women’s Museum in downtown Hanoi for kids to mark InternationalChildren’s Day (June 1) and the start of the summer vacation.

“Welcome the summer with Japanese culture” is also alead-up to the 50th founding anniversary of Vietnam-Japan diplomaticrelations, aiming to enhance understanding of Japan’s distinctive culture andstrengthen solidarity between the two countries.

It features a series of activities, including exhibitionsof traditional Japanese dolls as well as Japan’s national dress the kimono,Ikebana floral arrangements and traditional toys like kendama, koma, hanetsukiand tako.

On display are 108 Japanese dolls of various shapes andsizes, including a set of Hina dolls displayed on a seven-tier stand.

There is also an interactive area for visitors to exploreand experience Japanese culture with an opportunity to try on yukata costumes,make wagashi – a Japanese traditional sweet, and learn the arts of ikebana andorigami./.
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