The event is being held as part of activities aimed at marking the 50th anniversary since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Yamada Takio said that through the programme, the Far East nation’s unique comedic stage art Kyogen will bring laughter to Vietnamese audiences and Japanese people residing in the capital.
He expressed his hope that the occasion will help audiences gain greater insights into similarities in art and culture, as well as the perception towards nature between the two countries.
Le Xuan Kieu, director of the Center for Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam Cultural and Scientific Activities, took great pride that the Temple of Literature is the venue for a series of important diplomatic and cultural events which marks Vietnam-Japan relations over the years.
He expressed his belief that the programme will contribute to promoting mutual understanding whilst simultaneously enhancing cultural exchanges between the peoples of the two countries.
As the first comedy genre born in Japan with a long history of 650 years, Kyogen has been recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, with the comedy typically describing the daily life of ordinary people in the middle ages.