Japanese Dolls Displayed in Bac Giang province

At the opening ceremony of the exhibition.

The exhibition forms part of activities to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Japan (September 21, 1973), VietnamPlus reported.

Jointly organized by the Bac Giang Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and the Japan Foundation Centre for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam, the event runs from August 10 to 30.

Visitors at the exhibition.

It is divided into two spaces - human-shaped dolls and Kokeshi wooden dolls, with one enabling visitors to explore gorgeous dolls depicting various characters, from children to grown-ups, in different settings from daily life to theatre.

Meanwhile, the unique wooden doll Kokeshi provided by Tsugaru Kokeshi Museum is being showcased at the space. Kokeshi originated from the Tohoku (Northeast) region of Japan in the 19th century and is usually sold as souvenirs for children at the hot spring towns in the region.

The exhibition marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Japan.

Each town has its own Kokeshi type characterized by its unique pattern and technique.

On display are 12 types of Kokeshi which come in various sizes, accompanied by modern Kokeshi works, five of which draw inspiration from Vietnamese culture.

Visitors will also have the chance to try on traditional Yukata clothes, the art of paper folding Origami, join woodblock printing and take home cute little paper dolls.

The event runs from August 10 to 30.

A collection of photos featuring the land and people of Japan and the culture of Bac Giang province are also showcased at the exhibition.

On August 6, the Asia-Japan Economic Cultural Cooperation Centre was inaugurated on August 6 in Osaka, Japan, aiming to introduce Vietnam’s trade and culture as well as spread the cultural values of Asian countries, VOV said.

Vu Hoang Duc, chairman of the Vietnamese Association in Gunma Prefecture, said that the center will be an ideal place to introduce Vietnamese culture and display high-quality goods from both Vietnam and other Asian nations.

Furthermore, it also represents a prime venue for organizing cultural and artistic events for the Vietnamese community in Japan, as well as being a place for investment promotion forums to link Vietnamese businesses to Asian countries./.

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