The Vietnam Women’s Museum is organising an event welcoming International Children’s Day (June 1), themed: “Welcome the summer with Japanese culture”. It features a series of activities, including exhibitions of traditional Japanese dolls as well as Japan’s national dress the kimono, Ikebana floral arrangements and traditional toys like kendama, koma, hanetsuki and tako. On display are 108 Japanese dolls of various shapes and sizes, including a set of Hina dolls displayed on a seven-tier stand. There is also an interactive area for visitors to explore and experience Japanese culture with an opportunity to try on yukata costumes, make wagashi – a Japanese traditional sweet, and learn the arts of ikebana and origami. (Photo: VietnamPlus) 
The event themed “Welcome the summer with Japanese culture” is expected to be a gift for kids and people in Hanoi, especially those who love Japanese culture, with numerous interesting activities. International Children’s Day is a festival for children and is celebrated very widely across Vietnam. Ever since its first observance in Vietnam on June 1, 1950, International Children's Day has always held a significant place in Vietnamese people and has been a long-awaited occasion in the year of many children. The day also gives adults a reminder about taking better care and protection of their children and protecting the world for the future. (Photo: VietnamPlus) 
The highlight of the event is the display of 108 Japanese dolls in various shapes and sizes, including girl dolls, boy dolls, animal dolls, and especially a set of Hina dolls displayed on a seven-tier stand. The 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. It is also a lead-up to the 50th founding anniversary of Vietnam - Japan diplomatic relations, aiming to enhance understanding of Japan’s distinctive culture and strengthen solidarity between the two countries. The exhibition runs till June 14. (Photo: VietnamPlus) 
A seven-tier stand features a wide collection of Hina dolls. There are two Hina dolls depicting a king and a queen on the highest tier. On the following lower tiers there are three dolls dressed as female mandarins, five as musicians, two as courtiers and three as servants. The set of Hina dolls is part of the Japanese cultural event which takes place at the Vietnam Women’s Museum in downtown Hanoi until June 14. The “Welcome the summer with Japanese culture” event is expected to be a gift for kids and people in Hanoi, especially those who love Japanese culture, with numerous interesting activities. (Photo: VietnamPlus) 
The Hina dolls and items displayed on the seven-tier stand such as cabinets, lunch boxes, dishes, musical instruments, weapons, even a palanquin and two-wheeled carts. Each piece is delightful in its miniature detail. The collection of Hina dolls is part of a Japanese cultural event which is held at the Vietnam Women’s Museum to mark International Children’s Day and the start of the summer vacation. Themed “Welcome the summer with Japanese culture”, the event is expected to be a gift for kids and people in Hanoi, especially those who love Japanese culture, with numerous interesting activities. It runs until June 14. (Photo: VietnamPlus) 
A Hina doll depicting a queen is displayed on the highest tier of a seven-tier stand. The Vietnam Women’s Museum is organising an event welcoming International Children’s Day themed “Welcome the summer with Japanese culture”. It features a series of activities, including exhibitions of traditional Japanese dolls as well as Japan’s national dress the kimono, Ikebana floral arrangements and traditional toys like kendama, koma, hanetsuki and tako. On display are 108 Japanese dolls of various shapes and sizes, including a set of Hina dolls displayed on a seven-tier stand. The Japanese cultural event is expected to be a gift for kids and people in Hanoi, especially those who love Japanese culture (Photo: VietnamPlus) 
Hina dolls depicting female mandarins who serve the King and the Queen. The collection of Hina dolls is part of a Japanese cultural event which is held at the Vietnam Women’s Museum to mark International Children’s Day and the start of the summer vacation. The “Welcome the summer with Japanese culture” event features a series of activities, including exhibitions of traditional Japanese dolls as well as Japan’s national dress the kimono, Ikebana floral arrangements and traditional toys like kendama, koma, hanetsuki and tako. It is expected to be a gift for kids and people in Hanoi, especially those who love Japanese culture, with numerous interesting activities (Photo: VietnamPlus) 
A Hina doll depicting a musician playing the flute. The collection of Hina dolls is part of a Japanese cultural event which is taking place at the Vietnam Women’s Museum in downtown Hanoi. The “Welcome the summer with Japanese culture” event is to mark International Children’s Day and the start of the summer vacation. It is expected to be a gift for kids and people in Hanoi, especially those who love Japanese culture, with numerous interesting activities. The event features a series of activities, including exhibitions of traditional Japanese dolls as well as Japan’s national dress the kimono, Ikebana floral arrangements and traditional toys like kendama, koma, hanetsuki and tako. (Photo: VietnamPlus) 
A palanquin model in the collection of dolls displayed on a seven-tier stand at an event welcoming International Children’s Day themed “Welcome the summer with Japanese culture”. The Japanese cultural event features a series of activities, including exhibitions of traditional Japanese dolls as well as Japan’s national dress the kimono, Ikebana floral arrangements and traditional toys like kendama, koma, hanetsuki and tako. There is also an interactive area for visitors to explore and experience Japanese culture with an opportunity to try on yukata costumes, make wagashi – a Japanese traditional sweet - and learn the arts of ikebana flower arrangement and origami paper folding. (Photo: VietnamPlus) 
A Hina doll depicting a young mandarin. The Vietnam Women’s Museum is organising an event welcoming International Children’s Day themed “Welcome the summer with Japanese culture”. It features a series of activities, including exhibitions of traditional Japanese dolls as well as Japan’s national dress the kimono, Ikebana floral arrangements and traditional toys like kendama, koma, hanetsuki and tako. On display are 108 Japanese dolls of various shapes and sizes, including a set of Hina dolls displayed on a seven-tier stand. The Japanese cultural event is expected to be a gift for kids and people in Hanoi, especially those who love Japanese culture. (Photo: VietnamPlus) 
A cabinet of tea-making tools. It is part of a set of Hina dolls displayed on a seven-tier stand at an event welcoming International Children’s Day. Themed “Welcome the summer with Japanese culture”, the event features a series of activities, including exhibitions of traditional Japanese dolls as well as Japan’s national dress the kimono, Ikebana floral arrangements and traditional toys like kendama, koma, hanetsuki and tako. There is also an interactive area for visitors to explore and experience Japanese culture with an opportunity to try on yukata costumes, make wagashi – a Japanese traditional sweet, and learn the arts of ikebana flower arrangement and origami paper folding. (Photo: VietnamPlus) 
A collection of owl dolls. The Vietnam Women’s Museum is organising an event welcoming International Children’s Day (June 1) themed “Welcome the summer with Japanese culture”. It features a series of activities, including exhibitions of traditional Japanese dolls as well as Japan’s national dress the kimono, Ikebana floral arrangements and traditional toys like kendama, koma, hanetsuki and tako. On display are 108 Japanese dolls of various shapes and sizes, including a set of Hina dolls displayed on a seven-tier stand. The Japanese cultural event is expected to be a gift for kids and people in Hanoi, especially those who love Japanese culture. (Photo: VietnamPlus) 
A child looking at traditional Japanese wooden toys. The Vietnam Women’s Museum is organising an event welcoming International Children’s Day. The “Welcome the summer with Japanese culture” event is expected to be a gift for kids and people in Hanoi, especially those who love Japanese culture, with numerous interesting activities. International Children’s Day is a festival for children and is celebrated very widely across Vietnam. Ever since its first observance in Vietnam on June 1, 1950, International Children's Day has always held a significant position in Vietnamese people and has been a long-awaited occasion in the year of many children. The day also gives adults a reminder about taking better care and protection of their children and protecting the world for the future. (Photo: VietnamPlus) 
AA corner showing the Japanese art of Ikebana floral arrangements. It is part of a Japanese culture event which is being held at the Vietnam Women’s Museum in downtown Hanoi for kids to mark International Children’s Day and the start of the summer vacation. Themed “Welcome the summer with Japanese culture”, the event is expected to be a gift for kids and people in Hanoi, especially those who love Japanese culture. It is also a lead-up to the 50th founding anniversary of Vietnam - Japan diplomatic relations, aiming to enhance understanding of Japan’s distinctive culture and strengthen solidarity between the two countries. (Photo: VietnamPlus) 
Visitors in yukata costumes are experiencing Japanese culture. The Vietnam Women’s Museum is organising an event welcoming International Children’s Day themed “Welcome the summer with Japanese culture”. It features a series of activities, including exhibitions of traditional Japanese dolls as well as Japan’s national dress the kimono, Ikebana floral arrangements and traditional toys like kendama, koma, hanetsuki and tako. The Japanese cultural event is expected to be a gift for kids and people in Hanoi, especially those who love Japanese culture. International Children’s Day is a festival for children and is celebrated very widely across Vietnam. The day also gives adults a reminder about taking better care and protection of their children and protecting the world for the future. (Photo: VietnamPlus) 
Children explore and experience Japanese traditional toys at an event welcoming International Children’s Day and the start of the summer vacation. Themed “Welcome the summer with Japanese culture”, the event features a series of activities, including exhibitions of traditional Japanese dolls as well as Japan’s national dress the kimono, Ikebana floral arrangements and traditional toys like kendama, koma, hanetsuki and tako. There is also an interactive area for visitors to explore and experience Japanese culture with an opportunity to try on yukata costumes, make wagashi – a Japanese traditional sweet - and learn the arts of ikebana flower arrangement and origami paper folding. (Photo: VietnamPlus) 
The DarumaOtoshi is a game of wood stacks. The Daruma doll is stacked on top of five pieces, and players use a small hammer and take turns trying to hit the bottom piece of the stack out without knocking over the whole thing. The Vietnam Women’s Museum is organising an event welcoming International Children’s Day. The “Welcome the summer with Japanese culture” event features a series of activities, including exhibitions of traditional Japanese dolls as well as Japan’s national dress the kimono, Ikebana floral arrangements and traditional toys like kendama, koma, hanetsuki and tako. The Japanese cultural event is expected to be a gift for kids and people in Hanoi, especially those who love Japanese culture. (Photo: VietnamPlus) 
Children explore and experiencing the Japanese traditional game DarumaOtoshi, which is a game of wood stacks with the Daruma doll stacked on top of five pieces. The kids are using a small hammer and take turns trying to hit the bottom piece of the stack out without knocking over the whole thing. The Vietnam Women’s Museum is organising an event welcoming International Children’s Day (June 1) and the start of the summer vacation. The event themed “Welcome the summer with Japanese culture” is expected to be a gift for kids and people in Hanoi, especially those who love Japanese culture. (Photo: VietnamPlus) 
Children are learning about Japanese traditional toys at an event welcoming International Children’s Day and the start of the summer vacation held at the Vietnam Women’s Museum in downtown Hanoi. Themed “Welcome the summer with Japanese culture”, the event features a series of activities, including exhibitions of traditional Japanese dolls as well as Japan’s national dress the kimono, Ikebana floral arrangements and traditional toys like kendama, koma, hanetsuki and tako. There is also an interactive area for visitors to explore and experience Japanese culture with an opportunity to try on yukata costumes, make wagashi – a Japanese traditional sweet, and learn the arts of ikebana flower arrangement and origami paper folding. (Photo: VietnamPlus) 
Daruma dolls exhibited at an event featuring Japanese culture held at the Vietnam Women’s Museum in downtown Hanoi. The Daruma is a traditional Japanese doll, which in Japan has become a symbol of perseverance and luck. The Vietnam Women’s Museum is organising an event welcoming International Children’s Day themed “Welcome the summer with Japanese culture”. It features a series of activities, including exhibitions of traditional Japanese dolls as well as Japan’s national dress the kimono, Ikebana floral arrangements and traditional toys like kendama, koma, hanetsuki and tako. The Japanese cultural event is expected to be a gift for kids and people in Hanoi, especially those who love Japanese culture. (Photo: VietnamPlus) 
Many visitors, including children and their parents, are exploring the Japanese art of Origami paper folding. The Vietnam Women’s Museum is organising an event welcoming International Children’s Day themed “Welcome the summer with Japanese culture”. It features a series of activities, including exhibitions of traditional Japanese dolls as well as Japan’s national dress the kimono, Ikebana floral arrangements and traditional toys like kendama, koma, hanetsuki and tako. There is also an interactive area for visitors to explore and experience Japanese culture with an opportunity to try on yukata costumes, make wagashi – a Japanese traditional sweet, and learn the arts of ikebana flower arrangement and origami paper folding. (Photo: VietnamPlus) 
An area for check-in photos. The Vietnam Women’s Museum is organising an event welcoming International Children’s Day themed “Welcome the summer with Japanese culture”. It features a series of activities, including exhibitions of traditional Japanese dolls as well as Japan’s national dress the kimono, Ikebana floral arrangements and traditional toys like kendama, koma, hanetsuki and tako. There is also an interactive area for visitors to explore and experience Japanese culture with an opportunity to try on yukata costumes, make wagashi – a Japanese traditional sweet, and learn the arts of ikebana flower arrangement and origami paper folding. The event runs till June 14. (Photo: VietnamPlus) VNA
