Japanese artists will demonstrate a traditional sword performance at the Japanese Bridge in the annual Hoi An-Japan Cultural Festival next month.

Chua Cau or the Japanese Bridge in Hoi An.

The festival, which will mark its 10th anniversary in Hoi An City, will include Japanese and Vietnamese artists performing in programmes of Tate (Japanese traditional sword performance), a concert by Japanese singer Mika Kabayashi and a sushi night, plus other events.

During the main festival on August 26-28, the professional Tate sword performance group will show the unique and detailed sword moves and high-level techniques.

Mika Kabayashi, who has done various live music concerts in Japan, Italy and Germany, will give a solo performance as she did in Florence, Italy.

The festival is jointly held by Hoi An City, the Japanese Embassy, the Japanese foundation, the Japan International Cooperation Agency, Showa women's university, and Japanese residents in Vietnam.

Source: VNA