Vietnam festival attractive to visitors in Japanese prefecture
Vietnam Festival in Japan’s Aichi prefecture has become one of the most attractive festivals in the locality as it attracted nearly 200,000 visitors over the past two days.
Vietnam Festival in Japan’s Aichi prefecture has become one of the most attractive festivals in the locality. (Photo: VOV)
Tokyo (VNA) – Vietnam Festival in Japan’s Aichi prefecture has becomeone of the most attractive festivals in the locality as it attracted nearly200,000 visitors over the past two days.
The “Vietnam Festival in Aichi 2018 - Ho Chi Minh City’s Integration andDevelopment” took place at Hisaya Odori Park, Nagoya city, from April 7-8.
An array of festivities was held during the fesival, including a photoexhibition showcasing Ho Chi Minh City’s images, traditional art performancesand cuisine introduction.
Attending the event, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee NguyenThanh Phong noted that the festival was a vivid illustration for the fruitfulrelations between the two sides.
He expressed his hope that the festival would bring exhilarating experiences ofeconomy, culture, art and tourism in Vietnam in general and those in Ho ChiMinh in particular to Aichi residents, helping tighten cooperative ties betweenthe two localities.
Meanwhile, Governor of Aichi prefecture Hideaki Omura stressed that theVietnamese southern largest economic hub and Aichi prefecture inked an agreementto set up friendship and cooperative relations in 2016.
Among 200 Aichi firms operating inVietnam, 70 of them landed investment in Ho Chi Minh City and there are 23,000Vietnamese people living and working in the Japanese prefecture.
Head of the festival organising boardNoriko Hirose wished that the festival would help bring Vietnamese imagescloser to local residents.-VNA
Ho Chi Minh City is willing to create all favourable conditions for Japanese investors, including those from Kanagawa prefecture, to operate effectively in the city.
The Vietnam Festival in Japan’s Kanagawa Prefecture (Vietnam Festa) is scheduled to take place in Yokohama city from September 15 to 17, as heard at a local press conference on July 19.
Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong on January 18 hosted a reception for Governor of Japan’s Ehime prefecture Tokihiro Nakamura who is on a working visit to the city.
Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Tran Vinh Tuyen has suggested HCM City and Japan’s Miyagi prefecture step up cooperation in tourism development.
Nguyen Trong Nha Uyen has made history for Vietnam’s dancesport by clinching a bronze medal in the solo Latin category at the WDSF World Championship 2025 in Germany.
The ambassador noted that among the 300,000 Vietnamese residing in the RoK, around 3,000 are living in Pyeongtaek and contributing actively to the local economy. Ho expressed his hope that the local authorities will continue support the overseas Vietnamese community in the city.
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.
Vietnam Festival in Japan’s Aichi prefecture has become one of the most attractive festivals in the locality. (Photo: VOV) 
