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(KPL) A photo exhibition entitled"Kumamoto Artpolis" to promote the exchange of the culture and the good understanding between two nations was held in the Talat Sao Shopping Mall 2 in Vientiane yesterday.
The exhibition will run till 3 October, according to Japanese embassy press release.
It was jointly organised by The Embassy of Japan in Vientiane, the Japanese Foundation and the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism.
Ambassador of Japanese to Laos, Mrs. Junko Yokota, Deputy Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr. Chaleun Warinthrasak, President of Laos-Japan Friendship Association, Dr. Ponemek Dalaloy and a representative of international organisation to Laos were at present of the opening ceremony.
"I hope that this exhibition will not only promote mutual understanding by introducing Japanese culture and architecture, but also provide a hint to urban planning and rural development of Laos," said Ms. Yokota.
In addition to this exhibition, we will also organise a Manga (Japanese cartoon) drawing workshop for high school and university students on 23-24 September, and Shodo (Japanese calligraphy) demonstration and workshop for art students and Japanese learners from 26 September to October 1, Ms. Yokota adding that these week as:"Japan Art Weeks"to promote understanding of Japanese culture among all generation and social sectors of Laos and further enhance friendship relations between Laos and Japan.
Kumamoto prefecture is medium-scale prefecture with 1.8 million populations, which is situated in the southern part of Japan.
"Kumamoto Artpolis" is a programme operated by the local government authorities of Kumamoto since 1988.
They called for young and energetic architects to design public buildings such as museums, schools and hospitals to enhance the local culture through architecture and to raise the awareness of local people toward regional development and revitalization.
This unique programme as local revitalization method has been widely recognised and highly evaluated in the society, and awarded more than 70 prizes both at home and abroad.
More than 70 images and sketches of Kumamoto Artpolis, is now displayed in Vientiane.
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