Floral diplomacy helps strengthen Vietnam-Japan ties

  • In her speech, Princess Takamado commends the embassy for its contributions to popularising the cultures of and strengthening the friendship between the two countries. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Tuyến
    In her speech, Princess Takamado commends the embassy for its contributions to popularising the cultures of and strengthening the friendship between the two countries. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Tuyến
  • Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Pham Quang Hieu speaks at the ceremony. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Tuyến
    Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Pham Quang Hieu speaks at the ceremony. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Tuyến
  • Thai Thu Hong, spouse of Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Pham Quang Hieu, introduces a unique Vietnamese floral art performance—3D flower carving on jelly, to Princess Takamado and the wife of the Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Tuyến
    Thai Thu Hong, spouse of Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Pham Quang Hieu, introduces a unique Vietnamese floral art performance—3D flower carving on jelly, to Princess Takamado and the wife of the Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Tuyến
Vietnam’s role as chair of the Ikebana International Fair 2024 provided a valuable opportunity to foster cultural exchange and strengthen the friendship between Vietnam and Japan, a diplomat has said. Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Pham Quang Hieu made the remark at a ceremony held on April 3 to celebrate the success of the Ikebana International Fair 2024. The gathering was attended by Princess Takamado, Honorary President of Ikebana International; Ishiba Yoshiko, wife of the Japanese Prime Minister; spouses of senior Japanese officials; spouses of many countries' ambassadors to Japan; and over 30 leading Ikebana artists of Japan. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Tuyến

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