[ORIGAMI x CULTURE] ORIGAMI TUTORIAL SERIES

Japan is extremely famous for Origami. In Origami, “Folding” method is mainly used to create a variety of figures. Through Origami, The Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam, in collaboration with Vietnam Origami Group, aims to introduce Japanese culture with ORIGAMI x CULTURE online series.

ORIGAMI x CULTURE #3: RED-CROWNED CRANE

No more 12 animal designations, today we will fold Red-crowned crane – a bird which is a symbol of Japanese culture. This pattern is designed by Nguyen Hung Cuong, a member of Vietnam Origami Group. Please have your take on this pattern and public it on FB with the hashtag #origamixculture, we will choose some to share on our page.

THE JAPAN FOUNDATION CENTER FOR CULTURAL EXCHANGE IN VIETNAM

The Japan Foundation, affiliated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is a special legal entity specialized in promoting cultural exchange activities in other countries. The Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam was founded in March 2008 as one of The Japan Foundation offices abroad, and is active in many cultural activities to promote cultural exchange and create cultural diversity in Vietnam. Many activities are held to support Japanese Language Education, Arts and Cultural Exchange (performances, exhibitions, concerts, film festivals), and Japanese Studies – Intellectual Exchange.
Address: 27 Quang Trung, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/japanfoundation.vietnam/
Website: https://jpf.org.vn/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheJapanFoundationVietnam

VIETNAM ORIGAMI GROUP

Founded in 2005 with around 30 members, Vietnam Origami Group gather Origami lovers throughout Vietnam. Until now, they have organized many exhibitions, workshops to introduce, teach Origami at schools, centers, cultural centers and cultural events throughout the country. Their talented members have become known and invited to international exhibitions, introduced Vietnamese people to the world through Origami.