Exciting Origami Airplane Workshop in Hanoi

The Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam, in collaboration with the Japan Origami-Airplane Association, is hosting a workshop on origami paper airplanes at the former’s headquarters located at 27 Quang Trung Street, Hanoi on May 25, 2025.

The workshop will be led by Hitoshi Kimura, the president of the Japan Origami-Airplane Association. Participants can expect an engaging session that includes not only tutorials for creating various airplane designs but also scientific techniques to enhance the flight performance of their models. This workshop caters not only to children but also to teenagers and adults with an interest in the mathematical and practical aspects of origami.

Paper airplanes remain one of the most beloved toys ever created, while origami is celebrated as the traditional Japanese art of paper folding that has transformed into a modern artistic expression. The origami airplane combines the intricate folding techniques of origami with the fun of paper airplanes, attracting the curiosity of mathematicians aiming to design airplanes that soar the highest and longest.

Admission to the workshop is free, but advanced registration is required. To join the workshop, please contact the Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam at +84 24 3944 7419.