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Largest Vietnam festival underway in Japan
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The fifth Vietnam Festival, the largest of its kind, opened in Tokyo on Sept. 15, as part of the Vietnam - Japan Meeting programme to mark the 39 th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic ties.
Addressing the opening ceremony, Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Doan Xuan Hung expressed his delight at the development of Vietnam – Japan ties over the past time. He said he hopes the two countries will continue working closely and effectively together, contributing to peace, stability and prosperity in Asia .
ormer Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda said the Japanese Government and people attach importance to the ties with Vietnam and want to develop close and trustful relations with the country.
Over 70 pavilions are on display, introducing Vietnam and its culture to Japanese and international friends.
The organising board estimated that over 150,000 visitors would come to the event.
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Sep
17
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VN responds to Clean up the World campaign
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A recycling and green consumption festival was held in the central coastal city of Da Nang on Sept. 15 in response to the campaign Clean up the World.
President of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour Dang Ngoc Tung, Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Hugh Borrowman and representatives of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment attended the event.
A range of activities were held during the day, including a photo and painting exhibition on environment, quizzes for students and schoolchildren, contests of recycle waste products, film screenings and games to educate young people how to classify waste.
Visitors to the event received environmentally friendly bags in exchange for waste papers, nylon bags, metal and used milk cans.
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Sep
17
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Culture brings Vietnam and Japan closer
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An arts programme and an exhibition of paintings featuring Vietnam’s unique culture were opened to the Japanese public on September 13 to promote friendship and cooperation with Japan and international friends.
The programme, named ‘Vietnam’s Flavour and Beauty’, was jointly organised by Vietnam’s Foreign Ministry, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Vietnam’s Embassy in Japan. It is part of the ‘2012 Vietnam-Japan Meeting,’ which is currently taking place until September 17 in Tokyo and Fukuoka prefecture. It will prepare for the 40th anniversary celebrations of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Japan that will be held in 2013.
As part of the event showcasing the nation’s cultural identity, a fashion show of Vietnam’s charming long traditional dresses will also take place.
Japanese guests to the event included President of the Japan-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentary Alliance of the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) and former Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Hirofumi Hirano and President of the Japan-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians’ Alliance Tsutomu Takebe.
Deputy Foreign Minister Ho Xuan Son said that the event would spotlight Vietnam’s wish to step up mutual understanding between both peoples and strengthen friendship between both countries.
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UNESCO praises Hanoi’s preservation efforts
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17/09/2012 10:20:26
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Tourism ministers meet to promote ties
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17/09/2012 10:11:00
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HCM City hosts first Mekong tourism city mayor meeting
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17/09/2012 10:07:44
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First Haagen-Dazs Cafe opens in town
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17/09/2012 09:33:37
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First Haagen-Dazs Cafe opens in town
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17/09/2012 09:24:19
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Vinpearl Land prepares for Mid- Autumn fun
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17/09/2012 09:22:50
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Hoi An art troupe heads to South Korea
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17/09/2012 09:17:55
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Malaysian week at Sheraton Hanoi
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17/09/2012 09:14:26
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Celebrate the rice season in Mu Cang Chai
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17/09/2012 09:11:54
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