Kobayashi Eiko's kimono fashion show in Paris, France 2018. (Photo: Be-Japon)

The cultural event is a part of the activities in celebration of the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Japan (1973-2023).
Renowned Japanese designer Kobayashi Eiko is the director of the shows, which will take place at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday at the InterContinental Hanoi Westlake Hotel. 
During each one-hour show, models will perform a catwalk showcasing 30 national costumes from Vietnam and Japan. The highlight is the performance of the junihitoe, which was only used in great Japanese imperial ceremonies some 1,000 years ago. At the same time, the Vietnamese ao dai in the show was tailored from Japanese kimono-producing fabrics.
Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Yamada Takio said the two countries maintain a special relationship of political trust and cultural exchanges, especially between the young people.
Under the theme "Vietnam-Japan Cooperation: Towards the Future - Reach Out to The World," the program to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Vietnam will be organized in both countries during 2023.