To celebrate the birthday of popular character Shizuka-chan in the popular anime "Doraemon" (TV Asahi, Saturdays at 5 PM), a special episode titled "A Gift: A Trip to Vietnam" will air on May 23rd. This is the third installment in the "World Doraemon Series," a special episode series themed around the world, and will be set in Vietnam.
In "A Trip to Vietnam as a Present," Shizuka says she wants to visit Vietnam someday, and Nobita suggests that she get a trip to Vietnam as her birthday present. Vietnamese tourist spots such as Hoan Kiem Lake, the World Heritage site of Ha Long Bay, and the Dragon Bridge are featured. Shizuka is depicted wearing the Vietnamese national costume, Ao Dai, and the secret gadget, Translation Konjac, also makes an appearance in an ethnic banh mi flavor.
To celebrate Shizuka's birthday month, a coloring contest called "Let's Decorate♪ Chan Chi Coloring Contest" will be held. Illustrations of Doraemon, Nobita, Shizuka, and Dorami wearing the traditional Vietnamese dress, Ao Dai, will be available. The contest will also be held simultaneously in Vietnam. Details on how to download the coloring pages and how to enter will be posted on the program's official website after the broadcast on April 18th.
