Within the framework of the official visit to Vietnam, Mrs. Ishiba Yoshiko and Mrs. Le Thi Bich Tran visited and experienced the unique cultural space of the Vietnamese ethnic community at the Vietnam Ethnic Culture and Tourism Village (Dong Mo Tourist Area, Son Tay Town, Hanoi).

Mrs. Le Thi Bich Tran and Mrs. Ishiba Yoshiko took souvenir photos when visiting the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism.

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In a warm and friendly atmosphere, representatives of Vietnamese ethnic groups warmly welcomed the two ladies with applause, along with traditional songs and musical instruments.

At the Thai Ethnic Village, the two ladies were welcomed into the central space of the Thai stilt house by artisan Lo Thi Tom, Head of the Thai ethnic group, and introduced to the traditions of the northern ethnic groups in the village. The artisan also introduced the meaning of the con fruit and invited the two ladies and delegates to participate in the experience of making the con fruit.

The two ladies entered the reception room to a warm welcome from the people.

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Artist Lo Thi Tam invited two ladies to throw the shuttlecock and participate in the Thai xoe dance.

At the Xo Dang Ethnic Village, Mrs. Ishiba Yoshiko and Mrs. Le Thi Bich Tran were introduced to the culture of the Xo Dang ethnic group by the excellent artisan Y Sinh and listened to songs performed on the T'Rung and K'long put instruments.

People at Thai Ethnic Village welcomed the two ladies and delegates.

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The two wives of the Prime Ministers of Vietnam and Japan experience making cone balls at the Thai Ethnic Village.

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Two ladies experience throwing the ball

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...and join the Thai xoe dance with the people

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Artisan Lo Thi Tam gives scarves, pieu scarves and con fruits to two ladies

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The two ladies experienced the process of completing the T'rung and tried out some notes.

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Mrs. Ishiba Yoshiko and Mrs. Le Thi Bich Tran took a souvenir photo while visiting Cham tower.

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