Hanoi (VNA) – A Vietnam-Finland musical exchangewas held in Hanoi on December 7, featuring performances by artists, lecturersand students of the Hanoi College of Art and the Pohjanmaa quintet.
The event was to mark the 101st Independence Dayof Finland (December 6, 1917), 45 years of the two countries’ diplomatic ties,and 10 years of the friendship between the Vietnamese capital city andFinland’s South Ostrobothnia region.
Opening the concert, Vice Chairman of theVietnam-Finland Friendship Association Doan Minh Tuan said the time-honouredand multi-faceted cooperation between the two countries have been growing.Economic, trade and investment partnerships are a priority of the Europeannation in its connections with Vietnam.
The Vietnamese people always keep in mindFinland’s valuable assistance in many practical projects such as clean watersupply projects in Hanoi and Hai Phong city, along with poverty reduction andhospital building projects. These supports have helped foster bilateralrelations, he noted.
He added that the musical exchange would helpthe two peoples further understand each other and convey the message of peace,solidarity and friendship.
Jarmo Anttila, Executive Director of theSeinajoki City Orchestra, said it was their honour to join musicians from theHanoi College of Art in the performances. –VNA