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Japanese and Vietnamese sculptures go on display in Yokohama
An exhibition of Japanese and Vietnamese sculptures has opened in Yokohama, in Kanagawa Prefecture near Tokyo.
It features more than 30 works made from materials including stone, wood, metal and ceramics.
The exhibition marks Vietnamese President To Lam's visit to Japan, and his wife, Ngo Phuong Ly, attended the opening ceremony.
The event was proposed by the Vietnamese side.
Kanagawa and Vietnam have maintained friendly ties for more than 10 years, and the exhibition is intended to support mutual understanding and exchange.
The exhibition runs through Wednesday.
An exhibition of sculptures by Japanese and Vietnamese artists has opened in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture.
More than 30 works in materials including stone, wood, metal and ceramics are on display.
The exhibition is being held to mark the Vietnamese leader’s visit to Japan.
Kanagawa Gov. Yuji Kuroiwa said he hoped the exhibition would deepen mutual understanding and develop exchanges.
The event runs from Sunday to Wednesday, according to the prefectural government.
- Who
- Artists from Japan and Vietnam created the sculptures. Kanagawa Gov. Yuji Kuroiwa and Ngo Phuong Ly, wife of Vietnamese President To Lam, attended the opening ceremony.
- What
- An exhibition of more than 30 sculptures has opened.
- When
- It runs from Sunday to Wednesday. The opening ceremony was held Monday.
- Where
- Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, near Tokyo.
- Why
- It is being held to mark the Vietnamese leader’s visit to Japan.
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The exhibition began, according to the prefectural government.
The opening ceremony was held, attended by Yuji Kuroiwa and Ngo Phuong Ly.
The exhibition is scheduled to end.
- Works on display
- More than 30
- Materials
- Stone, wood, metal and ceramics, among others
- Location
- Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture
- Run
- Sunday to Wednesday
- Purpose
- To mark the Vietnamese leader’s visit to Japan
What people are saying
Art has the power to connect people beyond national borders. I hope this exhibition will deepen mutual understanding and develop exchanges