Long An, December 15, 2024 – Following over a year of construction since its groundbreaking ceremony held to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Japan diplomatic relations, Nam Long Group has officially inaugurated The Vietnam – Japan Cultural Village at Waterpoint Township (Bến Lức, Long An.)
Delegates perform the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the inauguration of the “Vietnam-Japan Cultural Village”
Delegates perform the traditional Japanese sake barrel-breaking ceremony
The event was graced by the presence of Mr. Nguyễn Văn Được, Secretary of the Long An Provincial Party Committee; Mr. Ono Masuo, Consul General of Japan in Ho Chi Minh City, along with representatives from the People’s Council and People’s Committee of Long An Province, Nam Long Group, and its Japanese partners.
Situated on nearly 7,000 square meters within the Central Park precinct of Waterpoint Township, The Vietnam – Japan Cultural Village features multifunctional areas, including a cultural house, restaurant, exhibition space, and miniature greenery reflecting the cultural essences of both Vietnam and Japan. This symbolic project commemorates the friendship between the two nations and highlights nearly a decade of collaboration between Nam Long Group and Japanese partners.
The “Vietnam-Japan Cultural Village” officially opens at Waterpoint township
Mr. Ono Masuo, Consul General of Japan in Ho Chi Minh City, expressed: “The Vietnam-Japan relationship is thriving across politics, economy, and culture. Vietnam has become an increasingly vital and equal partner of Japan. I hope The Vietnam – Japan Cultural Village will be a gateway to experience Japanese culture in Long An and become an exchange hub between Japan and Vietnam in the Mekong Delta region, gaining the community’s affection.”
Mr. Ono Masuo, Consul General of Japan in Ho Chi Minh City, delivers a speech at the event.
Mr. Phạm Tấn Hòa, Vice Chairman of the Long An Provincial People’s Committee, remarked: “For Long An Province, the completion and inauguration of the Vietnam–Japan Cultural Village is not merely an integral feature of the Waterpoint township—one of Long An’s and the region’s model townships designed to meet international living standards.—but also a cultural landmark. It represents the province’s determination to preserve and nurture the enduring friendship between our two nations, enriching cultural activities and elevating the cultural experiences of local and regional residents in a sustainable and meaningful manner.”
Mr. Phạm Tấn Hòa, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee, shares his remarks at the event.
Representing the developer, Mr. Nguyễn Xuân Quang, Chairman of Nam Long Group, shared: “We are proud to have completed a meaningful community project that reflects our gratitude to our long-standing Japanese partners, namely Hankyu Hanshin Properties Corp. and Nishi Nippon Railroad, who have supported us in developing Vietnam’s townships over the past decade. The unwavering support of Long An authorities and Japanese governmental representatives in Vietnam throughout the construction process has been a tremendous source of motivation. We are confident this project will serve as a cultural and tourism destination for Long An Province and Ho Chi Minh City region.”
Mr. Nguyễn Xuân Quang, Chairman of Nam Long Group, gave a speech at the event
The Vietnam – Japan Cultural Village is poised to become a prominent highlight within the 355-hectare Waterpoint Township, jointly developed by Nam Long and the Japanese partners. Stretching along 5.8 kilometers of the Vàm Cỏ Đông River, Waterpoint offers an ideal living environment with premier amenities, including a shuttle bus system connecting the township to Ho Chi Minh City, an outdoor sports clubhouse, and internationally certified tennis courts. The township has already established itself as a hub for community events such as running races, New Year’s Eve fireworks displays, and vibrant seasonal festivals.
