Japanese traditional festival in Hanoi

Japan’s traditional festival of Satsuki opened at Hanoi’s Giang Vo exhibition centre in Hanoi on May 8 to celebrate Thang Long-Hanoi’s 1000th anniversary.

VietNamNet Bridge – Japan’s traditional festival of Satsuki opened at Hanoi’s Giang Vo exhibition centre in Hanoi on May 8 to celebrate Thang Long-Hanoi’s 1000^th anniversary.

The highlights of the festival include traditional arts such Yosakoi dance, Kendo, sword-fighting, and Chado, the tea ceremony. Samurai Kendo won the hearts of Vietnamese people because of the noble spirit of samurai who would rather die in glory than win in shame.

Yosakoi dance was performed by 7 dance troupes from different Vietnamese universities. Visitors also had the chance to taste different kinds of sushi. The festival provides an excellent opportunity for both Vietnam and Japan to learn more about the traditional cultures of both countries.

The Cherry Festival is now named Satsuki.

The festival opened by Yosakoi dance by girls from the Nui Truc Japanese Language Centre. This is a dance for groups of less than 150 members.

Around 20 dance troupes participate in the festival.

Everybody can dance Yosakoi.< />

The Yosakoi dance had the participation of 450 dancers, including 350 from Vietnam and 100 from Japan.

Cherry flower and Yosakoi are the symbols of Japanese culture.

Through cultural exchange events, Japan wants to advertise its culture and products of its cultural industry, including mangan, dancing, tea ceremony, etc.

The festival welcomes many students from the Oriental University.

A dance by performers from the Yuki Japanese Language Centre.

Playing chess.

Some people took photos with cherry blossoms. This year the organizing board used artificial flowers to allow the audience to take photos.

Vietnamese girls in Japanese Kimono.

Origami attracts many people.

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