Japan-Vietnam Festival 2017 set for early 2018 in HCMCThanh Hoa Nguyen Thi Thu (R), vice chairwoman of the HCMC People's Committee, shakes hands with Tsutomu Takabe, a special advisor of the Japan-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentary Alliance, at a meeting on September 6 - PHOTO: THANH HOA The Japan-Vietnam Festival 2017 is scheduled to take place in January next year, instead of November like in previous years, opening up opportunities for locals and expats to get a glimpse of Japanese culture and ties between the two countries. Nguyen Thi Thu, vice chairwoman of the HCMC People’s Committee, on on September 6 had a meeting with Tsutomu Takebe, a special advisor of the Japan-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentary Alliance and head of the organizing board, to discuss the forthcoming festival in the city. The festival will be held at a special time in 2018 when the two countries celebrate the 45th anniversary of diplomatic ties, Takebe added. On … [Read more...] about Japan-Vietnam Festival 2017 set for early 2018 in HCMC
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Vietnam Festival 2017 will be held in Japan
The Hanoitimes - The Vietnam Festival 2017 will take place at Yoyogi Park in Tokyo on June 10 to 11. Vietnam festival 2017 is heading to Japan. The festival aims to strengthen mutual understanding between the two nations and bring Vietnamese people living in Japan closer together, said Deputy Ambassador of Viet Nam to Japan Nguyen Truong Son at a press conference last week. According to the organisers, this year’s festival will include an exhibition of over 100 booths, including 60 food booths and 40 booths offering souvenirs. The event will also feature art performances in an effort to introduce Vietnam’s history, culture and people to the Japanese people. According to Deputy Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Nguyen Truong Son, stressed that the festival enhances mutual understanding between the two countries and draws overseas Vietnamese in Japan closer together. He also expressed his hope that the festival will deepen ties between the two countries’ governments … [Read more...] about Vietnam Festival 2017 will be held in Japan
Vietnam Festival 2017 to kick off in Tokyo in June
Vietnam Festival 2017 to kick off in Tokyo in June The Saigon Times Daily The Vietnam Festival 2017 will take place at Yoyogi Park in Tokyo, Japan from June 10 and 11, the Vietnam News Agency reports. The festival would help strengthen mutual understanding between the two nations and bring Vietnamese people living in Japan closer together, said Deputy Ambassador of Vietnam to Japan Nguyen Truong Son at a press conference last week. According to the organizers, this year’s festival will also include an exhibition of over 100 booths, including 60 food booths and 40 booths offering souvenir items. The event will also feature art performances in an effort to introduce the images of Vietnam’s history, culture and people to Japanese people. Coming to the upcoming event, tourists will have the opportunity to enjoy the taste of Vietnamese delicious food, cultural programs and art performances. The event is expected to attract the participation of 150,000 visitors while last … [Read more...] about Vietnam Festival 2017 to kick off in Tokyo in June
Tokyo’s Vietnam Festival 2017 to be held in June
The organizing board of the Vietnam Festival 2017 announced that the festival would be held on June 10th - 11th in Yoyogi Park in Tokyo, Japan. At the press conference, Deputy Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Nguyen Truong Son highlighted the significance of the festival, emphasizing that it is not only an important channel to help people of the two countries to increase mutual understanding, but also a bridge to connect overseas Vietnamese people to unite and love each other. He stressed that Vietnam - Japan ties are developing well in the spirit of deep, trusting and mutual understanding strategic partners. The Vietnam Festival in Japan has become an annual cultural exchange activity, attracting a large number of Japanese people and the overseas Vietnamese community to attend. Through an art program, cuisine, handicrafts and exhibition, images of the country and people, culture and history of Vietnam will be introduced to Japanese friends, in order to strengthen solidarity and … [Read more...] about Tokyo’s Vietnam Festival 2017 to be held in June
Israel Film Festival 2017 to be launched
Israel Film Festival 2017 to be launched The Saigon Times Daily The Israel Film Festival 2017 will take place in Hanoi and HCMC from February 24 to March 6, according to a report on the Government’s news site. Israeli movies will be screened at the National Cinema Center, 87 Lang Ha Street, Hanoi from February 24 to 27, and at the BHD Star Cineplex Icon 68 at the Bitexco Financial Tower, 2 Hai Trieu Street, District 1, HCMC from March 3 to 6. But these films are not recommended for children under 16. The film festival will make great contributions to promoting the friendship between Vietnam and Israel and Israeli culture through movies in here in Vietnam. The films are hoped to help viewers gain an insight into Israeli culture, tradition and identity. … [Read more...] about Israel Film Festival 2017 to be launched