September 9, 2014
Music Concert: Vibration Japan - Harmony of Asian Music
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With the aim of promoting Japan and its traditional as well as contemporary cultures in Nepal, the Embassy of Japan is organizing a concert - Vibration Japan: Harmony of Asian Music in Kathmandu on September 11th and 12th. It will feature the Hibiki Band headed by Mr. Sou Inoue, together with other Japanese and Nepalese musicians.
The concert showcases traditional as well as contemporary Japanese and Nepalese music, which may be considered as a fusion of these two types of Asian sounds. There are many similarities and closeness in culture, especially in music and musical instruments between Japan and Nepal.
With no boundaries, music is an internationally common language, which fosters mutual understanding and respect among all peoples of the world. It is also one of the most effective ways of promoting cultural exchange at the people’s level.
Like Nepal, Japan is very rich in art, culture and cultural heritage and both countries have preserved and maintained these areas very well. This fact can only contribute to the depth and interest of collaboration between them.
The concert on 11th September will be held at the Embassy Hall, Panipokhari on an invitation basis only, whereas the concert on the 12th will be held at the Theatre Village, for which entry passes are available at the Embassy of Japan on a first-come-first-served basis.
It is hoped that these types of occasions will help promote cultural ties between the people of the two countries, which will ultimately help in the expansion of an ever-growing friendly and cooperative relationship between Japan and Nepal in the 21st century.
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