The wedding of Vietnamese Princess Ngoc Hoa and Japanese merchant Sotaro Araki is reenacted at the cultural exchange. (Photo: sggp.org.vn)
Quang Nam (VNA) - The 17th cultural exchange between Vietnam’s HoiAn and Japan opened in Hoi An city, central Quang Nam province, on August 9.
The event, which has been held annually since 2003, was jointly organised bythe People’s Committee of Hoi An city and the Japanese Embassy in Vietnam.
The exchange saw the participation of three localities from Japan, namely Sakaicity, Matsusaka city and Nagasaki province, which owned international seaportsand had close contact with Hoi An more than 400 years ago.
The exchange will run until August 11, featuring diverse cultural activities ofboth nations, including the display of handicraft products, a photo exhibition,Japanese calligraphy, traditional art performances, a Hoi An – Japan sportscompetition, Yosakoi dance, Cosplay performances, Origami performance, andothers.
In particular, the event re-enacts the wedding of Vietnamese Princess Ngoc Hoaand Japanese merchant Sotaro Araki on the afternoon of August 10 and 11 on theHoai River.
Addressing the opening ceremony, Vice Chairman of the Hoi An city People’s Committee Nguyen Van Son said that the annual cultural exchange taking place over the past 16 years has demonstrated the determination to nurture and promote the time-honoured friendship between Vietnam and Japan in general and between Hoi An and the Japanese cities in particular.
He noted the event will be a great opportunity for tourists, Japanese and locals to admire and experience unique cultural and art activities of both Vietnam and Japan.- VNA
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The wedding of Vietnamese Princess Ngoc Hoa and Japanese merchant Sotaro Araki is reenacted at the cultural exchange. (Photo: sggp.org.vn) 
