The event was organised to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Japan diplomatic relations (1970-2023), the 93rd founding anniversary of Vietnam Women’s Union (1930-2023), and the Vietnamese Women’s Day (October 20).

Cultural exchange honours charm of traditional Vietnamese, Japanese costumes.

The event included art performances, a fashion show, talks with Japanese and Vietnamese designers, and a photo exhibition.

Visitors to the programme could also try on Japanese yukata (lightweight robes for the summer months).

The highlight of the event was a mini fashion show introducing kimono and 'Ao dai' collections by Japanese kimono expert Junko Sophia Kakizaki and Vietnamese designer Nguyen Lan Vy.

Kakizaki, who has travelled 55 countries worldwide to promote Japanese culture, brought to the event 10 of her kimono designs praising the natural landscape and rich culture of Japan.

Meanwhile, designer Lan Vy, who was born in imperial city of Hue, introduced her 10 'Ao dai' outfits inspired from Vietnamese history and traditional culture.

At the event, Kakizaki presented a set of kimono, which has been handed down in her family for many generations, to the Vietnamese Women’s Museum.

Vietnam International Agriculture Trade Fair kicks off

The 23rd Vietnam International Agriculture Trade Fair (AgroViet 2023), themed "Connecting value chains, developing ecological and sustainable agriculture", opened on the morning of September 14.

Vietnam developing community-based tourism associated with local culture

Developing community-based tourism in association with indigenous culture has received due attention from various localities across Vietnam, as it has proved effective in attracting both domestic and foreign tourists.

Culture-tourism village hosts activities 'Happy Independence Day'

This September, more than 200 artisans, compatriots, and artists are set to participate in the activities and events that mark National Day, at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism (in Dong Dong Mo Tourism Area, Son Tay District, Hanoi).

Revitalising cycling culture

Over the past days, many bicycles painted in white and navy blue have been seen on many inner streets in Hanoi. These bikes are among public bicycle and electric bike service, which are being launched by the Hanoi Municipal Department of Transport, and Tri Nam Group Joint Stock Company.

Prerequisites for building modern agriculture

Over the years, localities in the southern Red River Delta have had many policies on mechanisation in agriculture, to directly support service cooperatives. These policies are consistent with production practices and are gradually improving economic efficiency for rice growers.

Source: NDO