Lantern Gate Lighted up to Commemorates 50th Anniversary of Japan-Vietnam Diplomatic Relations
The "Lantern Gate Lighting Ceremony to Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Japan and Vietnam" was held in Hoi An on December 11.
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| Delegates took a group photo at the gate of lanterns to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Vietnam. |
The activity was organized to close the 50th anniversary year. It has attracted the attention and support of local residents and international tourists, many of whom flocked to the venue early to wait for the lantern gate to be lit.
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| Delegates pressed the button to light up the gate. |
Vietnam and Japan have many similarities in culture and society. Lantern crafting is a traditional and outstanding art of both countries.
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| Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Yamada Takio at the event. |
The gate, which consists of Hoi An and Japanese lanterns, lies next to Chua Cau (Japanese Bridge) in Hoi An, a symbol of the long history of the bilateral relations.
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