A Japanese traditional Sake barrel-breaking ritual is performed for the Vietnam - Japan Festival 2022 to officially open in the central city of Da Nang on July 14, 2022. (Photo: VNA)

The four-day festival, which will include seminars and dialogues introducing Vietnamese and Japanese culture, education, tourism, and cuisine, marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Japan on September 21, 1973.

Da Nang People's Committee Vice Chairwoman Ngo Thi Kim Yen said: “The artists demonstrate the excellence of the Vietnamese and Japanese cultures. This event will help deepen cooperation between our two countries.”