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Vietnam – Japan Festival underway in Da Nang

Various activities, including cultural shows, exhibitions, sport events and seminars, are underway as part of the Vietnam – Japan Festival 2022 which is taking place in the central city of Da Nang until July 17.
Vietnam – Japan Festival underway in Da Nang ảnh 1A Japanese traditional Sake barrel-breaking ritual is performed for the Vietnam - Japan Festival 2022 to officially open in the central city of Da Nang on July 14. (Photo: VNA)
Da Nang (VNA) – Various activities, includingcultural shows, exhibitions, sport events and seminars, are underway as part ofthe Vietnam – Japan Festival 2022 which is taking place in the central city ofDa Nang until July 17.

Launched on July 14, the festival features 70 boothsshowcasing Vietnamese and Japanese culture, education, tourism, trade andcuisine; and four-night cultural show introducing distinctive cultures and artsof the two countries.

There are exhibitions of Japanese traditional dolls and teaceremony of the Japanese city of Sakai, a festive day for friendly footballmatches between Da Nang and Japanese players, and an anime cosplay contest.

Vietnam – Japan Festival underway in Da Nang ảnh 2An exhibition of Japanese traditional dolls is underway as part of the festival. (Photo: VNA)
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Vice Chairman of themunicipal People’s Committee Ngo Thi Kim Yen said this year's version of the annual cultural and diplomatic event, held between Da Nang and Japansince 2014, aims to further strengthen the friendlypartnership between Japan and Da Nang as well as Vietnam at large. The festival has so far attracted more than 130,000 visitors aftersix editions, she added.

Japanese Consul General in Da Nang Yakabe Yoshinori said heexpects the festival provides an opportunity for local residents and touriststo explore and experience the Japanese culture.

The festival is co-organised by the Da Nang Department of Foreign Affairs and Consulate General of Japan in Da Nang.

According to the Japanese Consulate General, the number ofJapanese visitors to Da Nang was on a rise, increasing from around 120,000 in2018 to 180,000 in 2019, before shrinking because of COVID-19.

The figure is forecast to bounce back after travel betweenthe two countries resumed.

The number of Japanese investors in the city also doubledover the last 5 – 6 years./.
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