2nd Vietnam-Japan Music Festival at Hanoi Opera House this Sunday

The prestigious second Vietnam- Japan Music Festival is going to be held at Hanoi Opera House, at 8.00 pm, October 9th, 2011 as a special gift from Japan to the Vietnamese audience and just about anyone who loves Japanese music and culture.

With participation of the Goodwill Ambassador Japan- Vietnam Sugi Ryotaro (formerly renowned drama actor), and other famous Japanese artists like Godai Natsuko (the Japanese leading folk music artist), four energetic bands: AAA, Exile, W-inds and AKB48, the festival is expected to feature both traditional and modern beauty of Japanese music.

Ticket is limited and one should directly contact the Embassy of Japan in Hanoi (27 Lieu Giai Steet, Ba Dinh district/ Tel: +84-43-846-3000) for reservation. Besides, the public will have a chance to immerse themselves in the festivity and enjoy the performance at the same time thanks to the installation of two large screens outside the opera house. In addition, the music festival is to be broadcasted live on VTV3 (Vietnam Television Station’s channel) and screened on NHK (Japanese television channel).

The festival is one of many programs celebrating the 100th birthday of Hanoi Opera House. This also acts as a cultural bridge to strengthen the mutual understanding and friendship between Vietnam and Japan. The first Vietnam- Japan Music Festival was held in May, 2008 and drew thousands in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.