A Vietnam – Japan music gala will be held in Hanoi on September 9 celebrating the 45th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties, said General Director of Vietnam Television (VTV) Tran Binh Minh on September 8.
Hanoi (VNA) – A Vietnam – Japan music gala willbe held in Hanoi on September 9 celebrating the 45th anniversary ofbilateral diplomatic ties, said General Director of Vietnam Television (VTV)Tran Binh Minh on September 8.
The music gala, which will be co-hosted by the VTV, theForeign Ministry and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in Hanoi, willgather well-known artists from the two countries, featuring not only traditionalbut also pop music, Minh said.
The event will be broadcast on VTV1 channel on September 15.
Vietnam – Japan and Japan – Vietnam Special Ambassador RyotaroSugi expressed his hope that the two countries will work more closely togetherin diverse fields following the gala.
Vietnamese artists joining the event include singer My Linh,Dong Nhi, Trong Hieu, Yanbi, Duong Tran Nghia, rapper Weeza, Ngoi Sao Nho club,Young Hit Young Beat and The Wings bands. Japanese artists Pikotaro, GodaiNatsuko will also stage performances.
Before the gala the same day, a red carpet programme willwelcome Vietnamese high-ranking leaders, the Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam andparticipating artists.-VNA
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Illustrative image (Source: VNA) 
