Vietnamese Association in Kansai joins Asian Cultural Festival in Sakai, promoting the spirit of international integration
WVR - On June 28, the large-scale cultural event "Asian Pao Festival – Sakai Marche" took place at Sakai Aisho no Mori (Sakai City, Japan), attracting the participation of numerous countries and international communities living, studying, and working in Japan.
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| The delegation of the Vietnamese Association in Kansai attending the event. (Source: Vietnamese Association in Kansai) |
The event offered a vibrant cultural exchange space, combining performing arts, traditional cuisine, and cultural experience activities characteristic of Asian countries.
Within the program's framework, the Vietnamese Association in Kansai actively participated as a companion unit, contributing to promoting the spirit of people-to-people exchange and international integration through cultural and artistic activities.
The presence of the Vietnamese community at the event not only demonstrated solidarity but also affirmed the increasingly prominent role of Vietnamese people in community activities in Japan.
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| Cuisine from various countries at the Festival. (Source: Vietnamese Association in Kansai) |
A special highlight of the program was the Vietnamese art performance featuring two acts rich in national identity, including “Dong mau Lac Hong” and the ao dai dance “Viet Nam que huong toi”. These performances were choreographed and performed by the Art Committee of the Vietnamese Association in Kansai.
With a harmonious combination of music, traditional ao dai costumes, and national spirit, the performances left a deep impression on the international audience, contributing to promoting the image of a culturally rich and traditional Vietnam.
Not only Vietnam, but the event also gathered many art troupes from other countries, offering unique performances that reflected the cultural diversity within the international community in Japan. Performances from various countries created a lively cultural exchange scene, where each nation had the opportunity to introduce its traditional beauty to international friends.
Besides the art programs, the culinary area at the festival also attracted a large number of visitors. Stalls from many Asian countries introduced distinctive dishes, offering a rich culinary cultural experience.
The festival space thus became a meeting point of many cultures, where attendees could directly experience the blend of tradition and modernity.
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| Art performance by the Vietnamese Association in Kansai. (Source: Vietnamese Association in Kansai) |
Ms. Le Thuong, President of the Vietnamese Association in Kansai, stated that participating in international cultural exchange programs is a significant activity, not only helping to promote the image of Vietnam but also contributing to enhancing understanding and connection between the Vietnamese community and Japanese society and other countries.
She emphasized that in the context of deepening international integration, cultural activities like the “Asian Pao Festival” serve as important bridges helping young Vietnamese living in Japan better understand their roots while confidently introducing national identity in a multicultural environment.
The event concluded in a lively, friendly, and meaningful atmosphere, leaving a positive impression of a connected international community, jointly celebrating cultural values and promoting the spirit of global integration.
