Japanese Imperial Couple visit Hue
Thứ Bảy, 04/03/2017, 21:55
Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko on Saturday (Mar. 4) visited the palace of the former Vietnamese king in the ancient capital of Hue.
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The imperial couple are on their fourth day of a state visit to Vietnam, the first ever by the Chrysanthemum Throne.
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They arrive in Hue on Friday (Mar. 3) after concluding official engagements with Vietnamese leaders in Hanoi.
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The building is modelled after the royal palace of China and is designated a UNESCO world cultural heritage site.
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Local women welcome them donning Ao Dai, traditional national dress, at the palace of the former Nguyen Dynasty.
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The Nguyen Dynasty lasts for roughly 140 years beginning in the early 19th century.
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A Japanese expert informs the couple of repairs performed on the building by Japanese engineers working with Vietnamese workers.
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During their visit to the palace the Emperor and Empress watch a performance of ancient Nha Nhac court music and dance.
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The Emperor and Empress are scheduled to depart from the imperial city of Hue on March 5 and travel to Thailand.
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In Bangkok, they will express condolences for the late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who passed last year.
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