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Vietnamese leader's wife immerses in traditional Japanese tea ceremony
During an official visit to Japan, the spouse of Vietnam's top leader participated in a hands-on experience of the traditional tea ceremony, learning its historical significance before preparing and serving tea to distinguished guests.
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Madame Ly engaged in a cultural exchange centered on Japan's revered tea ceremony tradition during the high-level delegation's visit. After receiving instruction on the ceremony's historical background and cultural importance, she was invited to sample traditional Japanese sweets paired with tea.
The experience culminated in Madame Ly preparing tea herself, following the precise protocols of the ceremony. In keeping with tradition, she respectfully presented the first bowl to Akiko Santo, a former President of Japan's House of Councillors, who held the position of eldest guest at the gathering.
The tea ceremony immersion was among several cultural and diplomatic engagements marking the official visit. The delegation also participated in viewings of a Vietnam-Japan sculpture exhibition and attended a banquet hosted by Japan's Prime Minister. Additional meetings included encounters with the former chairman of the Japan-Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance and Japanese governors, underscoring the breadth of institutional ties being reinforced during the visit.