Over 300 spectators attended Vietnamese Traditional Music Concert in Fukuoka, Japan
WVR - On October 10, the Vietnamese Traditional Music Concert – Performance in Fukuoka 2026 took place at the Seinan Community Center, Fukuoka City, Japan, attracting over 300 attendees.
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| Over 300 spectators attend the Vietnamese Traditional Music Concert in Fukuoka, Japan. (Source: Vietnamese Consulate General in Fukuoka) |
The event took place in a solemn and warm atmosphere, with the presence of a large number of Japanese audience members who admire Vietnam, value peace, and are interested in humanitarian activities.
Vietnamese Consul General in Fukuoka Trinh Thi Mai Phuong attended and delivered the opening speech. In her remarks, the Consul General emphasized the role of cultural exchange in enhancing understanding, friendship, and connection between the people of Vietnam and Japan.
The Consul General also highlighted the humanitarian significance of the program in spreading the message of peace, inspiring the spirit of sharing, and raising community awareness about the victims of Agent Orange/dioxin in Vietnam. Through traditional art, the program also contributes to introducing the unique and diverse cultural values of Vietnam to the Japanese public.
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| Vietnamese Consul General in Fukuoka Trinh Thi Mai Phuong delivers the opening speech. (Source: Vietnamese Consulate General in Fukuoka) |
The program included a segment on the aftermath of Agent Orange/dioxin and an art performance. At the event, Nguyen Duc, a victim of Agent Orange/dioxin in Vietnam, shared his personal story and the long-term effects of Agent Orange on the lives of victims and their families. This sharing provided the audience with a deeper understanding of the lingering consequences of war, while also evoking empathy and a sense of responsibility towards supporting the victims.
Following this, the Bong Sen Music and Dance Troupe from Ho Chi Minh City performed a variety of artistic pieces, showcasing the rich beauty of Vietnamese music and traditional art. Ethnic instruments such as the bamboo flute, monochord, T'rung, lithophone, and drums, along with melodies and dances reflecting the cultures of the Central Highlands and Southern Vietnam, created a program rich in cultural identity.
The performances not only offered a cultural experience for the audience but also contributed to enhancing understanding of Vietnam's land and people.
Beyond cultural exchange, the program also aimed at practical humanitarian goals. All proceeds from ticket sales and donations at the event will be dedicated to charitable activities in Cao Bang Province, including supporting the construction of “Houses of Compassion” and awarding scholarships to third-generation victims of Agent Orange/dioxin. This activity reflects the spirit of compassion, sharing, and community concern for those affected by the long-term impacts of war.
Previously, a program with the same theme was organized in Hiroshima. Continuing the event in Fukuoka helps expand cultural and humanitarian exchange activities, thereby promoting understanding, friendship, and connection between the people of Vietnam and Japan.
| The program was organized by the Organizing Committee of the Vietnamese Traditional Music Concert in Fukuoka 2026, co-organized by the non-profit organization Vietnamese Association in Fukuoka, under the patronage of the Consulate General of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in Fukuoka and Fukuoka City. Supporting and sponsoring entities include HSC JAPAN Company; Asia no Eki, a specialty Asian food store; GAG Japanese Language Academy; the non-profit organization Dream Kick; West Japan Railway Workers' Union; Fukuoka Prefecture Local Autonomy Federation; Fukuoka Prefecture Civil Servants' Union; Fukuoka Prefecture Council of the Information and Telecommunications Union; Fukuoka Prefecture Teachers' Union Liaison Council; and the Fukuoka Branch of the Fukuoka Prefecture Retired Civil Servants' Association. |
