Traditional Japanese doll exhibition opens in HCM City

A Japanese doll (Photo courtesy of the organiser)

HCMCity (VNS/VNA) - The Japan Foundation Centre for CulturalExchange in Vietnam has launched the exhibition "Traditional Japanese Dolls”at the HCM City Fine Arts Museum.

This exhibition features 32 traditional dolls depicting the gracefulnessof Japanese women in kimonos, popular charactersin Japanese Noh and Kabuki plays, babies, children, and royalty.

Japanese dolls are divided into different types according to themakers' skills and materials, and themes and shapes.

For the Japanese, the doll is not merely a decoration but also a confidant,representing the feelings of its owner.

The exhibition provides Vietnamese audiences aglimpse into a part of traditional Japanese culture as wellas the spiritual culture of the Japanese people.

The exhibition is open until January 27. The museum is at 97A Pho DucChinh street in District 1. Entrance to the museum is 30,000 VND (1.3 USD)./.

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