“Meeting Spring” Connects Vietnamese and Japanese Folk Art

On April 18 in Hanoi, the Hanoi Creative Activities Coordination Center, under the Hanoi Museum, collaborated with Vietnamese-Japanese partners to host the "Meeting Spring" workshop. The event featured a variety of engaging activities, offering participants hands-on experiences with traditional creative arts.
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The workshop aims to foster cultural exchange between Vietnam and Japan, offering a unique space for the public to explore and actively participate in traditional creative activities.

Participants have the chance to practice Vietnamese-Japanese calligraphy, guided by Otake Miki, Director of the Sara-no-kai Association, and artist Thai Tinh, Director of the School of Life - Natural Colors Club. They can also delve into the art of Origami, a hallmark of Japanese culture, with artist Nguyen Nam Son, and experience the elegance of a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, performed by artisan Vu Thi Huyen Trang, Vice Director of the Ryonan Tea Ceremony Club, Omotesenke School.

Additionally, the workshop introduces attendees to the Yen Thai Do paper-making village, a cherished piece of Vietnam's cultural heritage. This is highlighted through exhibits from the Hanoi Museum and creative products crafted by the Zo Project.

“Meeting Spring” Connects Vietnamese and Japanese Folk Art
Young people experience Vietnam-Japan cultural exchange activities. (Photo: Organizing Committee)

Nguyen Thi Ngoc Hoa, Director of the Hanoi Creative Activities Coordination Center, expressed hope that the event would inspire creative community groups to actively promote traditional cultural values, develop innovative cultural products, enrich the cultural and spiritual life, contribute to urban revitalization, and enhance Hanoi's image on the international stage.

"Spring Meeting" not only offers engaging artistic experiences but also acts as a meaningful connection between the cultures of Vietnam and Japan. The event aims to foster greater awareness about the preservation and promotion of folk cultural heritage.

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