The Japanese four-member girl group Elfin’ will perform to open the seventh Japan - Vietnam Festival on April 17 and 18 at September 23 Park in District 1. Their performances will be broadcast from Japan. (Photo: courtesy of the organiser)
HCM City (VNS/VNA) - The seventh Japan-Vietnam Festival will be held on April17 and 18 at the September 23 Park in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1.
Theevent will offer a wide series of cultural and sports activities introduced byartists from the both countries.
Thefestival will open with performances of the famous Japanese four-member girlgroup Elfin’, which will be broadcast from Japan at 10am on April 17 and 18.
Thefeatured events will be two music shows featuring Japanese singer ExileAtsushi, boy bands Da Pump and Amatou Dansi.
TakayukiNakanishi, leader of Wadaiko Syo, a group of performers of Japanese drums, or taiko, will also perform at the event.
Allperformances of Japanese artists will be streamed from Japan.
Meanwhile,Vietnamese singers Dong Nhi, Ong Cao Thang and Minh Hang, boy group UNI5, andgirl group SG048, will provide live performances on the festival’s main stage.
Thefestival will offer a Bon Odori dance to honour the spirits of the ancestors,and a Yosakoi dance performed at festivals and events.
Inaddition, the Awa Odori Vietnam Dance Association will provide danceperformances from Japan, which will be broadcast at the festival.
Theevent will introduce visitors a workshop on the history of ao dai (Vietnamese traditionaldress) and quan ho (loveduet singing) performances.
TheHCM City flower artist Shimaken will give a presentation on Japaneseflower arrangement.
Japanesemartial arts of Kendo, Alsok and Karate will also be showcased at the event.
TheWorld Cosplay Summit (WCS) Vietnam will organise the TOUCH Cosplay Cup HCM Cityto find a winner in the national contest.
Theorganiser will also host exchange meetings between students from HCM Cityand Kitami City in Hokkaido.
Thefestival will include stalls showcasing Japanese cuisine, healthcare products,appliances and cultural products such as manga and dolls./.
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The Japanese four-member girl group Elfin’ will perform to open the seventh Japan - Vietnam Festival on April 17 and 18 at September 23 Park in District 1. Their performances will be broadcast from Japan. (Photo: courtesy of the organiser) 
