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Vietnam-Japan cultural exchange event organised in Bac Giang

A Vietnam-Japan cultural exchange event was held in the northern province of Bac Giang on March 19, as one of the activities in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic ties.
Vietnam-Japan cultural exchange event organised in Bac Giang ảnh 1Japan-Vietnam Friendship Association in Chukyo region and Yokoi Mould Vietnam Co., Ltd present 120 sakura trees to Bac Giang (Photo: VNA)
Bac Giang (VNA) – A Vietnam-Japan cultural exchange event was held inthe northern province of Bac Giang on March 19, as one of the activities in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the twocountries’ diplomatic ties.

Visitors to the event had a chance to experience an AR (augmentedreality) technology cherry blossom (Sakura) garden, enjoy typical cuisine ofJapan and Bac Giang, wear traditional Japanese and Vietnamese costumes, visitTay Yen Tu spiritual - ecological tourism complex, and visit booths showcasingOCOP (One commune-one product) products of the province.

On this occasion, the Japan-Vietnam Friendship Associationin Chukyo region and Yokoi Mould Vietnam Co., Ltd presented 120 sakura trees tothe Vietnamese locality to be planted at the complex.

Japanese Deputy Ambassador to Vietnam Watanabe Shige showedhis hope that these trees will grow up well and create beautiful landscapes toserve tourists.

Since 2015, more than 700 sakura trees – a symbol ofJapan – have been granted to Bac Giang./.
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