Hoi An- Japan cultural exchange programme opens in Quang Nam

The ancient town is recognised as one of the sites where the relationship between Japan and Vietnam started more than 400 years ago, with a thriving trading partnership at Hội An trade port.

To maintain and strengthen this relationship, the central city has recently worked to foster friendship, co-operation, and exchange across multiple fields with Japanese partners and communities, including a cultural exchange programme.

The scheme represents a unique cultural and artistic activity held annually since 2003. It has seen increased investment which has been jointly implemented by both Vietnamese and Japanese artisans and artists.

Nguyen Van Son, the chairman of the People's Committee of Hoi An, highlighted the long-standing friendship that exists between the two countries, as well as their shared history, culture, and customs.

"Continuing the journey of more than 400 years in history, the relationship between Japan and Hội An City has long been nurtured by generations through cooperation activities in many fields established between the city and Japanese organisations and localities," he said.

"On this occasion, a ceremony was held to inaugurate the just completed renovation of the Cau Pagoda. This is a strong testament to cooperation in the field of cultural heritage conservation and a bridge connecting the friendship between Hoi An and Japan,” Son added.