Osaka comes alive with Vietnamese National Unity and Culture Day 2026
WVR - Vietnamese National Unity and Culture Day 2026 officially opened at the Consulate General of Vietnam in Osaka, Japan, on 14 November, launching a two-day programme of cultural, educational, cinematic and artistic activities, alongside the promotion of Vietnamese cuisine.
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| Vietnamese National Unity and Culture Day 2026 in Osaka brings the Vietnamese community together and promotes Vietnamese cultural identity in Japan. (Source: Consulate General of Vietnam in Osaka) |
The event is held under the direction of the Consulate General of Vietnam in Osaka, in coordination with Vietnamese community associations and organisations.
The opening ceremony was attended by Vietnamese Consul General in Osaka Nguyen Truong Son; Ms. Le Thuong, President of the Vietnamese Association in Kansai; Mr. Ichisaka Hirofumi, an official in charge of international cooperation in Osaka Prefecture; representatives of local authorities, Japanese friendship organisations, Vietnamese associations and organisations in Japan, businesses, and a large number of Vietnamese residents in the Kansai region.
Special guests from Vietnam included Mr. Ha Hung Cuong, former Minister of Justice and President of the Vietnam Peace and Development Council; Mr. Doan Xuan Hung, former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and former Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan; and artists and crew members of the film “Trại buôn người”, including People's Artist Nhu Quynh, director Duong Bao Anh, screenwriter Meo Bao Trang and actor Dinh Viet Tuong.
Under the theme “Connecting the Community - Promoting Vietnamese Cultural Identity - Strengthening Vietnam-Japan Ties”, the event aims to promote national unity among overseas Vietnamese, strengthen connections between associations, businesses and families, and provide a space for different generations to preserve their mother tongue, safeguard their cultural identity and maintain ties with their homeland.
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| Vietnamese Consul General in Osaka Nguyen Truong Son speaks at the opening ceremony of Vietnamese National Unity and Culture Day 2026 in Osaka. (Source: Consulate General of Vietnam in Osaka) |
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Consul General Nguyen Truong Son recalled President Ho Chi Minh's famous words, “Unity, unity, great unity; success, success, great success”, highlighting the significance of holding Vietnamese National Unity and Culture Day for the first time.
He emphasised the importance of unity in strengthening community bonds, culture in preserving national roots, and integration in advancing shared development.
He also expressed his hope that Vietnamese people would continue to maintain ties with their homeland, preserve their national identity and help promote Vietnam's image as a friendly, culturally rich and developing country among international friends.
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| Ms. Le Thuong, President of the Vietnamese Association in Kansai, addresses the opening ceremony. (Source: Consulate General of Vietnam in Osaka) |
Representing the Organising Committee, Ms. Le Thuong, President of the Vietnamese Association in Kansai, said the event was designed to create a shared space for Vietnamese associations, businesses, families and individuals in Japan to meet, exchange experiences and strengthen their connections.
Through educational, cinematic and artistic activities, the organisers hope to bring cultural and social values closer to the community, particularly younger generations, while helping to build a united, well-integrated Vietnamese community that remains connected to its homeland.
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| Artists and crew members of “Trại buôn người” take part in an exchange programme during the event. (Source: Consulate General of Vietnam in Osaka) |
One of the event's highlights is a screening of the film “Trại buôn người” on the afternoon of 14 November, followed by a discussion with its cast and crew.
The participation of People's Artist Nhu Quynh, director Duong Bao Anh, screenwriter Meo Bao Trang and actor Dinh Viet Tuong offers audiences an opportunity to meet those involved in making the film, hear behind-the-scenes stories and discuss the messages its creative team seeks to convey.
Beyond providing an opportunity for artistic exchange, the screening also carries social significance, using cinema to explore issues relating to human trafficking, fraud, deception and exploitation.
These issues are particularly relevant to Vietnamese people living, studying and working abroad.
Through the film, the organisers hope to raise awareness, encourage vigilance and improve legal understanding, helping overseas Vietnamese recognise potential risks, fraudulent schemes, illegal employment brokerage practices and violations of human rights.
Bringing the film to the Vietnamese community in Japan also offers an engaging and accessible approach to public awareness-raising, combining culture and the arts with legal education.
Ahead of Vietnamese Teachers' Day on 20 November, the programme includes activities honouring teachers, education workers and volunteers who have worked tirelessly to maintain Vietnamese-language classes in Japan.
The occasion recognises their often-unseen contributions to teaching the mother tongue, preserving cultural traditions and nurturing a love for the homeland among younger generations of Vietnamese people born and raised in Japan.
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| The Organising Committee presents gifts in appreciation of organisations supporting Vietnamese National Unity and Culture Day 2026 in Osaka. (Source: Consulate General of Vietnam in Osaka) |
As part of the event, the Organising Committee also holds an awards ceremony for a competition on Resolution No. 23-NQ/TW and Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW, helping to raise awareness of policies concerning overseas Vietnamese, promote national unity and preserve and promote national cultural values.
Activities will continue on 15 November with presentations of Vietnamese pho and coffee, artistic performances, Vietnam-Japan cultural exchanges and a Vietnamese Ao Dai competition.
Traditional ao dai, conical hats, music and cuisine will help introduce Japanese friends to the beauty of Vietnam, its people and its culture.
A special “Vietnam in Osaka” photo area has also been set up on the grounds of the Consulate General, serving as a focal point for cultural promotion and community engagement.
The organisers expect to welcome nearly 1,000 visitors to the venue over the two-day event.
The event is also expected to further strengthen friendship and mutual understanding between the peoples of Vietnam and Japan, particularly as their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership continues to develop following the official visit to Japan by To Lam, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President of Vietnam.
Through educational, cinematic and artistic activities, alongside people-to-people exchanges, the event continues to promote unity, community responsibility and a love for the homeland, helping to foster the image of a dynamic, closely connected Vietnamese community that takes pride in its cultural identity in Japan.
