Hanoi (VNA) – The Japanese Embassy in Hanoi onMarch 17 held a tea ceremony in the presence of visiting deputy grand master MachitaSoryu of Urasenke, one of the three Japanese Tea Schools.
Addressing the event, Japanese Ambassador Yamada Takio saidthe exchange event is a highlight among activities celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam-Japan diplomatic relations (1973-2023).
Considering the tea ceremony a fine traditional and typicalcultural trait of Japan, Yamada said tea drinking, a similar culture between Vietnameseand Japanese people, contains elements that create understanding and compassion between the nations.
The ceremony treated participants to an introduction toJapan’s tea ceremony by Machita Soryu./.
VNA