DA NANG  (VNS) — Vietnamese and Japanese residents living in Da Nang and Hoi An will perform traditional songs and dances at Trung Vuong Theatre in Da Nang city tonight.

Deputy director of Da Nang city's foreign affairs department Mai Duc Hieu said the performance would mark the 40th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Viet Nam and Japan.

Japanese students, volunteers, businesses and residents will take part in the event with Vietnamese artists.

The event was organised by the Viet Nam-Japan Friendship Associations in Da Nang city in collaboration with the Japanese community. — VNS