Vietnam Festival in Kanagawa leaves impression on local community
Tuan Nhat, VOV correspondent in Japan -
(VOVWORLD) -The Vietnam Festival in Kanagawa 2024 ended on Sunday after two days of cultural and artistic exchange activities and a fund-raising campaign for Vietnam’s sea and islands and the victims of Typhoon Yagi, which just swept through northern Vietnam.
 Exhibition corner of Vietnam's sea and island sovereignty. Photo: VOV Tokyo |
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The performances of professional artists and local amateurs made a strong impression. Kuroiwa Yuji, the Governor of Kanagawa, said:“Famous singers from Vietnam sang in both Vietnamese and Japanese and touched the hearts of the audience. Water puppetry, ao dai, traditional martial arts, cuisine, street food, contests involving Vietnamese students studying in Kanagawa, and activities to introduce famous tourist destinations in Vietnam created a colorful atmosphere. I believe the affection and mutual understanding between Kanagawa and Vietnamese people will become deeper and stronger.”
During the festival, there was an exhibition on Vietnam's sea and island sovereignty and a charity booth set up by Vietnamese students in Japan to help disadvantaged people in Vietnam’s remote and mountainous areas.
Tuan Nhat, VOV correspondent in Japan