In a series of activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Japan, on March 12, 2023, at the Me Tri Dormitory Hall of the Vietnam National University, Hanoi, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities hosted a piano performance by artist Ogawa Tomoko and a choir by the Hanoi Freude group. The program was also one of the official events recognized by the Embassy and awarded the 50th anniversary logo.
The Organizing Committee was extremely honored to welcome Mr. Yamada Takio, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Vietnam and his wife, Prof. Dr. Hoang Anh Tuan, Principal of the University. At the same time, the program also recorded the participation of a large number of Japanese audiences currently living in Hanoi, as well as students and alumni of the Department of Japanese Studies, Faculty of Oriental Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities.
Prof. Dr. Hoang Anh Tuan received Mr. Yamada Takio, Ambassador of Japan and his wife
Prof. Dr. Hoang Anh Tuan delivered a congratulatory speech.
Mr. Yamada Takio, Ambassador of Japan, delivered a congratulatory speech.
Within the framework of the music party, Artist Ogawa Tomoko performed 4 works by the famous composer Chopin, then performed with Meritorious Artist of Violin Nguyen Trong Binh and the Hanoi Freude Choir. In addition to Chopin's familiar and world-famous works, the audience also immersed themselves in folk songs composed during the Meiji period through the performance.
Four Seasons Suiteby artist Ogawa and choir.
The program ended with the bustling sound of the song "Holding Hands Together", as the slogan of this great anniversary year is "Holding Hands, Walking Together towards the Future".
Pianist Ogawa Tomoko performs Chopin's works with a choir
Hanoi Freude Choir