Sword demonstration in Hoi An next month
Japanese swordsmen will demonstrate a traditional sword performance at the Japanese Bridge in the annual Hoi An-Japan Cultural Festival next month.
Japanese swordsmen will demonstrate a traditional sword performance at the Japanese Bridge during the upcoming Hoi An - Japan Cultural Festival, which will take place next month in September 2025.
Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, the festival will showcase a vibrant array of performances by both Japanese and Vietnamese artists. This includes a program featuring Tate (Japanese stage combat using swords), a concert by Japanese singer Mika Kabayashi, a sushi night, and various other engaging events.
During the main festival, scheduled for September 15-17, the professional Tate sword performance group will present their unique and intricate sword techniques. In addition, Mika Kabayashi, renowned for her live performances across Japan, Italy, and Germany, will delight audiences with a solo concert reminiscent of her previous shows in Florence, Italy.
Hoi An, situated on the South Central Coast, was once a thriving trading port in Southeast Asia that welcomed merchants from Japan, China, India, and the Netherlands. The historical town still celebrates its rich Japanese culture and heritage. The Japanese Bridge, constructed to connect the Japanese section of town with the Chinese quarter, stands as Hoi An's iconic landmark and symbolizes the city's diverse history.
The festival is organized collaboratively by Hoi An City, the Embassy of Japan, the Japan Foundation, the Japan International Cooperation Agency, Showa Women’s University, and the Japanese community in Vietnam, to honor the contributions of the Japanese community to Hoi An's cultural legacy.
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