Vietnam - Japan musical exchange

HNN.VN - On the afternoon of October 15, Hue City Vietnam - Japan Friendship Association, in coordination with the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University, and the Vietnam Haiku Poetry Club - Hue Ancient Capital, held a Vietnam - Japan musical exchange program featuring Tachibana Saburo, a Shakuhachi flute artist, along with other artists, club members, and students of the university.

Shakuhachi flute artist Tachibana Saburo performed at the event

At the event, Bao Cuong, an artist, opened the program with a drum performance, while artist Tachibana Saburo brought to the audience expressive melodies of the Shakuhachi flute. Notably, a performance in tribute to the late Kamata Takashi, former Chairman of the Okinawa -Vietnam Friendship Association, was one of the program’s meaningful tributes.

The audience also enjoyed such musical performances as ‘Sakura Sakura’, ‘Diem xua’, and ‘Trong com’, as well as the songs titled ‘Thuong ve xu Hue’, ‘Hue thuong’, and ‘Dat nuoc tinh yeu’ performed by members of the Vietnam Haiku Poetry Club - Hue Ancient Capital and the students.

Poetry recitations, guitar performances, and modern dance performances also added to the exchange program a lively atmosphere, blending tradition with the energy of youth.

Students performed at the event

Through the program, the organizers hope to spread positive cultural values, strengthen mutual understanding between the Peoples of Vietnam and Japan, and promote the role of friendship organizations and educational institutions in fostering international cultural exchange in Hue.

By Pham Phuoc Chau