110 delegates in HCM City for ASEAN-Japan Youth Festival 2023

Themed “ASEAN – Japan Youth Hand-in-hand to Implement Sustainable Development Goals” the festival is part of activities to celebrate 50 years of ASEAN-Japan partnership and to strengthen understanding and exchange between youths of ASEAN and Japan.

The delegates have been divided into five groups to discuss such topics as quality of education; gender equality and women empowerment; economic development, sustainable cities and communities; energy and climate change response; and health and welfare.

On December 12, the delegates discussed the role of ASEAN-Japan youth in promoting sustainable development goals. They also took part in a race to raise funds for community activities on December 13.  

Within the framework of this festival, the delegates will participate in many other activities; experience local culture and cuisine; and visit some landmarks in Ho Chi Minh City.

Other activities include an exhibition ‘Friendly relations and youth cooperation between ASEAN and Japan’ and mangrove tree planting in Can Gio district.