Vietnamese and Japanese folk cultures were highlighted in a festival held at the Tokyo-based National Theatre of Japan on Feb. 18.

Vietnam was the only representative from Asian to be selected by Japan to attend the festival.

Vietnamese artists introduced Japanese audiences to a series of special folk song performances popular in Vietnam, such as cheo, quan ho, xam and chau van.

The event was of great significance, aimed at promoting cultural exchange between Vietnam and Japan, as well as marking the 35th anniversary of the establishment of the two countries’ diplomatic ties.

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