Traditional Japanese dolls displayed at LHU

An exhibition themed "Traditional Japanese dolls" (Hina Matsuri) was displayed at LHU on March 1, 2024 attracting more than 1,000 pupils from Lac Hong Bilingual School and more than 100 students of LHU. The exhibition organized by the Department of Japanese Studies under the Faculty of Oriental Studies, LHU also saw the presence of two special speakers Nguyen Tu Tuan and Nguyen Thi Phong Nha.

Dr. Lam Thanh Hien - Rector of LHU giving thank-you letters to the two speakers

The event ran all day, including two main activities: Exhibition and Origami workshop

Traditional Japanese dolls displayed at the event

The exhibition displayed nearly 200 Japanese dolls exquisitely crafted from many different materials such as wood, paper, ceramic, fabric... Each doll is a work of art, carrying stories and distinctive cultural values.

Visitors had the opportunity to explore gorgeous dolls depicting various characters such as Royal dolls, Ichimatsu dolls, Kimekomi dolls, Kokeshi dolls, Echizen bamboo dolls,... recreating the traditional holiday decoration ritual. They also learned about the history of the Doll Festival and the characteristics of different types of dolls by genre and region.

LHU students instructing primary students how to make Japanese doll bookmarks

After exploring the exhibition, visitors had the chance to try on the art of paper folding Origami and take home cute paper dolls.

The "Japanese Dolls" exhibition gave visitors an opportunity to experience the special culture and traditions of Japanese dolls from the Edo period. Beside helping visitors learn more about the traditional Japanese culture, the exhibition contributes to strengthening the friendship between Vietnam and Japan.

Some more photos of the exhibition

Ms. Nguyen Thi Phong Nha giving a speech about Japanese dolls

Mr. Nguyen Tu Tuan giving instructions on making paper dolls

Mr. Phan Quang Vinh - Principal of Lac Hong Bilingual School giving souvenirs to LHU leaders and lecturers

Primary students wearing traditional Japanese cosplay costumes

The exhibition bringing vistiors an opportunity to experience the Japanese traditional culture 

Pupils from Lac Hong Bilingual School in a memorable photo with LHU's leaders, lecturers, students and invited guests