An exhibition of Japanese dolls celebrating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Japan opened in the central beach city of Da Nang on May 30.
The Consul General of Japan in Da Nang, Yakabe Yoshinori and visitors at the exhibition (Photo: VNA)
Da Nang (VNA) - An exhibition of Japanesedolls celebrating the 50🍌th anniversary of the establishment of diplomaticrelations between Vietnam and Japan opened in the central beach city of Da Nang on May 30.
Deputy Director of the Da Nang Fine Arts Museum Nguyen Thi Trinh said the exhibition displays 69 traditional and moderndolls made in Japan, including five that get inspiration from the Vietnamese culture. The Consul General of Japan inDa Nang, Yakabe Yoshinori said the event is a significant culturalexchange activity, helping introduce the Japanese cultureto Vietnamese people while enhancing mutual understanding and the sound relationshipof the two countries. In one space of exhibition, visitors can explore 32 gorgeous dolls depictingvarious characters, from children to grown-ups, in different settings from daily life totheatre. Another space at the exhibition shows off theunique wooden doll Kokeshi provided by Tsugaru Kokeshi Museum. Kokeshioriginated from the Tohoku (Northeast) region of Japan in the 19th century andis usually sold as souvenirs for children at the hot spring towns in theregion. Each town has its own Kokeshi type, characterised byits unique pattern and technique. On display are 12 types of Kokeshi in various sizes, accompanied by modern Kokeshi works,five of which are inspired by Vietnamese culture. Visitors will also have a chance to try on traditionalYukata clothes, the art of paper folding Origami, and take home cute littlepaper dolls. The exhibition runs untilJune 20./.
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The Consul General of Japan in Da Nang, Yakabe Yoshinori and visitors at the exhibition (Photo: VNA) 
