Bac Giang province Displays Japanese Dolls
At the opening ceremony of the exhibition. Photo: Bac Giang Newspaper The exhibition is part of the celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Japan (September 21, 1973), according to a report by VietnamPlus. Organized jointly by the Bac Giang Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and the Japan Foundation Centre for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam, the event will run from August 10 to 30. Visitors at the exhibition. Photo: Bac Giang Newspaper The exhibition is divided into two sections – one showcasing human-shaped dolls and the other featuring Kokeshi wooden dolls. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore beautiful dolls depicting various characters, from children to adults, in different everyday life and theater settings. Additionally, the unique wooden doll Kokeshi provided by Tsugaru Kokeshi Museum will be showcased. Originating from the Tohoku (Northeast) region of Japan in the 19th century, Ko...