Cultural exchanges connect Vietnam, Japan: NA chief
After four editions, the annual Vietnam-Japan festival has left good impression on Vietnamese people and boosted their understanding about Japan, said NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.
NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan and Tsutomu Takebe, Special Advisor to the Japan-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentary Alliance (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – After four editions, the annual Vietnam-Japan festival has left goodimpression on Vietnamese people and boosted their understanding about Japan,said National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.
Ngan made theremark when receiving Tsutomu Takebe, Special Advisor to the Japan-VietnamFriendship Parliamentary Alliance, in Hanoi on January 29.
She praised theadvisor’s contributions to bilateral ties via initiating cultural exchangeactivities, which have been successfully organised in recent years.
Ngan said theVietnam-Japan festival taking place in January this year served as a meaningfulcurtain-raiser for a host of events in celebration of 45-year relations betweenthe two countries.
The Vietnam NAhighly values joint projects coordinated by Takebe, such as the Vietnam – JapanUniversity, Vietnam-Japan festival, and other trade connection and humanresources training programmes, stated the top legislator.
For his part,Takebe lauded the Vietnam U23 football team’s efforts to secure the secondplace at the recent Asian Football Confederation U23 Championship despiteunfavorable weather.
He also congratulatedVietnam on successful hosting two major regional events – the APEC EconomicLeaders’ Week 2017 and the 26th Annual Meeting of the Asia-PacificParliamentary Forum.
Highlighting the friendshipand cooperation between the two countries’ people as a basis of Vietnam – Japanrelations, the advisor said 250,000 Vietnamese students in Japan are key to thefuture development of the ties.
Agreeing with herguest, Ngan said in addition to State and parliamentary diplomacy,people-to-people exchange is also necessary, adding that the NA supports activitiesheld by the Vietnam – Japan Friendship Parliamentarians' Group and theJapan-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentary Alliance. She said she believes withdetermination of both sides, these cultural exchange programmes will helpbilateral ties move toward effectiveness.
On the occasion,Takebe gifted his host a book titled “Kyojinka - national capacity enhancementin response to disasters in Japan, Asia and the world”.-VNA
State President Tran Dai Quang highlighted huge potential for Vietnam-Japan cooperation across the fields, noting that the Extensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations is flourishing.
Politburo member Pham Minh Chinh, Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee (CPVCC) and Head of the CPVCC’s Organisation Commission on January 18 received a delegation from the Japanese Lower House of Parliament, who are attending the 26th Annual Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF-26) in Hanoi.
Vietnamese and Japanese armies need to enhance cooperation in delegation exchanges, policy dialogues, training, experience sharing and UN peacekeeping activities.
As many as 200 representatives of nearly 80 travel firms of Vietnam and Japan gathered for a meeting held by the Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO) in Ho Chi Minh on January 25.
Ho Chi Minh City pledges to work with Japan to deploy cooperation programmes to foster economic, cultural and educational ties and people-to-people exchanges this year, said Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong.
This is the first time since the adoption of the Convention that a country has served two consecutive terms on the Committee. The outcome shows the trust and recognition that member states have given Vietnam for its efforts and achievements in carrying out and promoting the Convention, as well as for its active role, strong standing, and growing credibility at UNESCO.
Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
Vietnam’s cinematic appeal lies in its diverse settings, from terraced mountains and limestone karsts to bustling markets and ancient towns. Its mix of ethnic vibes, buzzing street life, and old traditions gives directors a goldmine for storytelling.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
The cultural event in Canberra not only fostered cultural exchanges between Vietnam and Australia but also contributed to promoting Vietnam’s image internationally
NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan and Tsutomu Takebe, Special Advisor to the Japan-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentary Alliance (Source: VNA) 
