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Vietnam Vows to Support Global Peace Efforts

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The 2023 World Conference Against Atomic and Hydrogen Bombs took place from August 4-9. “We strongly believe that together, we will create a future of peace, stability, cooperation, and prosperity for the region and the world,” stated the leader in a message sent to the 2023 World Conference Against Atomic and Hydrogen Bombs in Hiroshima, Japan. The conference, themed “With the Hibakusha, Let Us Achieve a Nuclear Weapon-free, Peaceful and Just World – for the Future of the Humankind and Our Planet,” was held from August 4-9. The conference was attended by thousands of Japanese delegates and international representatives from the Marshall Islands, the Philippines, the Republic of Korea, Nepal, the US, Ukraine, Germany, France, Russia, Finland, Canada, the UK, and Vietnam. The leader expressed hope that this year’s conference would encourage nations to collaborate in building a peaceful world based on mutual understanding and respect, as well as the observance of...

Bac Giang province Displays Japanese Dolls

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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...