Tra Vinh: Exchange programme tightens Vietnam-Japan friendship
The People’s Committee of the southern province of Tra Vinh on October 25 organised a cultural exchange programme to tighten the friendship between Vietnam and Japan.
The Vietnam-Japan Cultural Exchange Programme 2018 is organised to tighten the friendship between Vietnam and Japan. (Photo: travinh.gov.vn)
Tra Vinh (VNA) – The People’s Committee of the southern province ofTra Vinh on October 25 organised a cultural exchange programme to tighten thefriendship between Vietnam and Japan.
The Vietnam-Japan Cultural Exchange Programme 2018 was attended by Jun-ichiKawaue, Japanese Consul General to Ho Chi Minh City, and a crowd of Japanesebusinesses based in the city and Tra Vinh province.
In his opening remark, Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Dong VanLam said the programme is held to celebrate the 45th anniversary ofVietnam-Japan diplomatic ties (September 21, 1973-2018).
Through the exchange, Tra Vinh wishes to introduce the Japanese people to the culturalbeauties and traditional customs of Vietnam in general and the province inparticular, he said.
The local leader took the occasion to thank the Japanese Government for fundingmany programmes and projects in Tra Vinh over the past time. Among them are a specialisedcredit programme, a project to improve agricultural promotion system and anotheron medical equipment supply, which contribute to giving a facelift to theprovince’s extremely difficult rural areas.
For his part, the Japanese Consul General lauded the fine friendship betweenthe two countries and expressed his wish that Vietnam-Japan exchange will beexpanded to many other fields so that Japanese businesses have more conditions toexplore investment opportunities in the locality.
The Vietnam-Japan Cultural Exchange Programme 2018 featured a wide range ofactivities, including performances of traditional instruments, folk games,re-enactment of a countryside market day, kimono and ao dai (long dress) shows,and Japanese dance performances.
Japanese and Vietnamese handicrafts and cuisine were also introduced at theevent.-VNA
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The Vietnam-Japan Cultural Exchange Programme 2018 is organised to tighten the friendship between Vietnam and Japan. (Photo: travinh.gov.vn) 
