(CPV) – The “Asianbeatvn Momiji Festival 2012” co-organised by the Japan Foundation Centre for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam and Asianbeat Vietnam took place at the Centre for Women’s Development in Hanoi on October 7th.
The event included various activities like Yosakoi dance peformed by well-known Yosakoi clubs ULIS Yosakoi and HANUYO Yosakoi; Kendo and Aikido performance by Hanoi Aikido Federation; and cute dances by Cosplayers.
Visitors had a chance to taste the special cuisine from Fukuota province, to play traditional Japanese games, try on Yukata, find out more about study opportunities and buy souvenirs.
In addition, a karaoke contest was organized for the first time in Hanoi and a contest to select KAWAII Ambassador to represent Asianbeatvn to attend FACo fashion Show in Fukuota for spring next year.
Founded by Fukuoka province authority, “asianbeat” is a new platform for the youth of Asia where pop culture, including pop music, anime, manga, games, fashion, cuisine, art and theatre, are broadcast through a multilingual website and a variety of events.
It is designed to facilitate the development of new cultures originating from Japan and Asia, where the shared values and sensitivities of the young are exemplified.
The multilingual website “asianbeat” broadcasts youth culture and information from Japan and Asia, with a mix of local Fukuoka news for the youth of Japan and Asia./.
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