A series of cultural and sports activities will be featured during the fifth Japan – Vietnam Festival, which will kick off today at the September 23 Park in HCM City’s District 1.The two-day festival is the opening of a year-long cultural programme to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the establishment of Japan and Vietnam diplomatic ties.Takabe Tsutomo, co-chair of the festival’s organising board, said at the press conference yesterday that the festival promotes cultural, social and economic understanding between the peoples of Japan and Vietnam.Tô Huy Rứa, former head of the Party’s Central Committee’s Commission for Organisation, and president of the Vietnam-Japan Friendship Parliamentarians Group said the festival theme Cùng Nắm Chặt Tay Nhau (Holding Hands Tightly), was chosen to the two countries’ desire to improve their friendship. The featured event today at 5 pm will be a music show featuring singer Masao Sen and W-inds of Japan boy band as well as Vietnamese pop stars Đông Nhi and Min.The festival will include a Bon dance to honour the spirits of the ancestors. Visitors will receive instructions on how to join the dance and pray for peace for the two countries.Visitors will also be encouraged to participate in a singing contest to experience the most popular karaoke technology in Japan called DAM.Five manga characters, Doraemon, Nobita, Shizuka, Suneo and Jaien, who are very popular with Vietnamese children, will appear on stage for amusing performances.A manga festival will include exhibitions on manga and talks between Japanese and Vietnamese publishers.The Japan Sports… [Read full story]
VN-Japan cultural exchange festival kicks off in Hoi An (05-08-2006) A traditional handicraft festival opening today will leave the ancient town of Hoi An in stitches. But for those saddened to discover the festival really does not sound very funny, Japanese sticky-rice pancakes should help at the Viet Nam-Japan Cultural Exchange Days, co-organised by Hoi An's People's Committee and the Japan International Co-operation Agency. A photo exhibition entitled Japanese Modern Life and an exhibition of photos and artefacts depicting the traditional friendship, co-operation and historical ties between Viet Nam and Japan will be held on the opening day at 155B…... [read more]
Info Bytes (30-07-2005) Online game festivals in HCM City, Ha Noi hope for 20,000 guests HCM CITY— An online game festival will take place at the Nguyen Du Gynasium in HCM City today and at the Quan Ngua Competition House in Ha Noi on August 6-7, during which organisers hope to attract around 20,000 participants. At the events, 200 FPT E-lead computers will be linked to the Internet for participants in the game Priston Tales to act as clan fighters battling with monsters to win back their land. The quickest winners will get awards from organisers, FPT Communications and Intel…... [read more]
The opening ceremony was attended by municipal leaders and representatives of Japanese businesses operating in the city. In his speech, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee, Le Manh Ha, said since the establishment of the bilateral diplomatic ties in 1973, the Vietnam-Japan relationship has continued to grow and flourish in all fields. In April 2009, Japan was the first country in the group of seven (G7) to establish its strategic partnership with Vietnam. Ha said the Vietnam-Japan Friendship Year will start with a wide range of cultural activities in HCM City. Japan’s Consul General, Harumitsu Hida, announced that many…... [read more]
Travellers Notes (27-03-2009) Tourism festival puts HCM City in the spotlight The HCM City Tourism Festival 2009 will be held at the Dam Sen Park in District 11 between April 3 and 5. The annual event, organised by the HCM City Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism in coordination with the city's Tourism Association, will include a tourism fair with 120 counters, a culinary fair featuring southern cuisine, the HCM City Tourism Golden Voice Contest, a game show called "HCM City spotlight of Asia" and a tourism photo exhibition. Light off Hour takes Earth Hour a step further Hoi An…... [read more]
H&M to open first Vietnam store in HCM City - Illustrative photo (Photo: H&M) Hanoi (VNA) - Swedish fashion giant Hennes &Mauritz (H&M) has officially announced the opening of Vietnam’s first storein Ho Chi Minh City this autumn.Instead of making its debut in Hanoi, the store is said tobe opened in the Vincom Dong Khoi commercial complex in HCM City’s District 1,close to the Zara store.At the opening, H&M will also launch its 2017autumn-winter collection.H&M is also expected to open other stores in Hanoi’scommercial complexes at Nguyen Trai and Minh Khai streets.With the opening, the Swedish low-cost clothing outlet willbe the…... [read more]
