A fourth Viet Nam - Japan cultural festival will open in the central city of Da Nang on July 28, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism.
The many events planned for the 3-day extravaganza include Japanese public speaking contests, calligraphy performances, food and drink events, music and dance performances, a Kimono fashion show, and trade workshops, among many others.
Hundreds of university students, artists, artisans, business leaders and governmental officials have travelled all the way from Japan to participate in the annual event, which contributes to making it a truly authentic cultural bonanza, the statement said.