The 11th Hoi An-Japan Cultural Festival kicked off in the ancient town
of Hoi An in Quang Nam central province on August 23 with numerous
cultural and sports activities.
During the
three-day event to celebrate the 40 th anniversary of diplomatic ties
between Vietnam and Japan , artists from the two countries will
present a variety of handicraft products and perform folk music.
Other highlights will include demonstrations of Origami – the Japanese
art of paper folding – and activities related to Japanese cuisine and
calligraphy.
Street performance during the day and
night are going to take place during the festival at the Japanese bridge
and Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street .
Home to approximately 120,000 inhabitants, Hoi An has been recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.