Strengthening Vietnam - Japan Ties Through Cultural Exchange

	Vietnam-Japan Ties, Strengthened by Community
	Vietnamese Culture Showcased to International Friends in Japan

The event was held to commemorate Vietnamese Ethnic Groups' Culture Day (April 19) and to celebrate significant milestones, including the 50th anniversary of Southern Liberation and National Reunification Day, the 95th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, and the 80th anniversary of Vietnam's National Day.

"This is a special program aimed at honoring and preserving Vietnamese cultural identity, fostering patriotism, and encouraging Vietnamese and Japanese students to learn about, appreciate, and harmonize with one another. Through mutual support, study, and cultural exchange, we hope to strengthen the solidarity between students from both countries," said Professor Masaaki Shimizu, Head of the Organizing Committee.

A theatrical adaptation of the folk tale Tam Cam performed by Japanese students.

The event was attended by a large number of students from the Vietnamese Language Department at Osaka University, members of the Vietnamese Association in Sakai City, students from Cay Tre Vietnamese Language School, the Vietnamese Women's Association in the Kansai region, and the VJECPA Association.

Among the highlights of the program was the performance of a theatrical adaptation of the folk tale Tam Cam, a unique and impressive production by second-year students from the Vietnamese Language Department at Osaka University.

Additionally, the event featured discussions from lecturers of the Centre for Vietnam Studies and final-year students at Osaka University, who shared their experiences of studying the Vietnamese language over the past four years and their participation in various cultural exchange activities.

Promote and introduce Vietnamese culture, history and language to overseas Vietnamese and Japanese people.

Consul General Trinh Ha Ngo emphasized the importance of promoting Vietnamese culture, history, and language to both overseas Vietnamese communities and Japanese audiences. He highlighted the annual initiatives of the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs, such as the Summer Camp and Spring in the Homeland program, which aim to nurture a love for Vietnam among second and third-generation overseas Vietnamese.

The Consul General reaffirmed that Vietnamese government policies prioritize overseas Vietnamese communities, recognizing them as an inseparable part of the nation. He also expressed his appreciation for the Centre for Vietnam Studies's role in introducing Vietnamese culture to students, Japanese friends, and the international community.

The program left a deep impression on the hearts of every audience member, especially Japanese friends who love Vietnam.

"Beyond academic activities, we regularly organize events to introduce Vietnam to a wider audience. We also hold the Vietnamese language proficiency exam, and soon, we will publish a Japanese-translated version of the book “A Brief History of the Vietnamese Language through Illustrations” by Kim Dong Publishing House. This marks a significant step forward in teaching the Vietnamese language, history, and culture to students, the overseas Vietnamese community, and our Japanese friends. We hope to serve as a bridge between the languages of Vietnam and Japan in the future," shared Le Thuong, Director of the Centre for Vietnam Studies.

The program left a profound impression on all attendees, especially Japanese friends with a deep love for Vietnam.

Inauguration of the HUST–Uosaka Welding and Joining Technology Research Center Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST) has partnered with the Welding and Joining Research Institute of Osaka University, a global leader in welding and ...

Dong Nai Hosts Vietnam - Japan Cultural Exchange 2024 On November 30, at Lac Hong University, the Dong Nai Union of Friendship Organizations and the Vietnam-Japan Friendship Association of Dong Nai province organized the ...