The 12th Hoi An-Japan cultural exchange is taking place in Osaka prefecture, Japan on October 18-19, providing a prime opportunity to popularise the UNESCO-recognised world heritage site.

The annual event in the prefecture’s Sakai city will feature traditional Vietnamese music, folk games, a lantern-crafting competition, and an exhibition promoting Hoi An as a tourism destination to Japanese friends.

 
 The 12th Hoi An-Japan cultural exchange.

Vice Chairman of Hoi An’s People’s Committee Truong Van Bay said this was the first time the city worked with Japanese authorities to hold the exchange in Japan, coinciding with the 41st Sakai festival.

Hoi An Ancient Town in central Quang Nam province was recognised by UNESCO as a world heritage site in 1999. It is an old trading port that dates back to the 15th century. Its architecture and layout reflect the indigenous and foreign influences that melted together to produce its unique characteristics.

In 2013, it came first in the world’s top 10 favourite cities issued by Wanderlust, a well-known British tourism magazine.

Source: VNA