Also attending the concert were: Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat and his wife; high-ranking representatives from Vietnam and Singapore; and the Vietnamese community in Singapore. The program was jointly organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Hanoi Symphony Orchestra and the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music of the National University of Singapore, the Vietnamese Embassy in Singapore, and the Community Liaison Committee.

General Secretary To Lam and his wife; Singaporean Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat and his wife and delegates perform the flag-saluting ceremony. Photo: Thong Nhat/VNA

In a solemn and meaningful atmosphere, in his welcoming speech at the concert, Vietnamese Ambassador to Singapore Tran Phuoc Anh expressed that music, especially classical chamber music, has a magical power - connecting souls, overcoming all distances and borders. Just like music, the friendship between Vietnam and Singapore has been built over the past 50 years, on a solid foundation of trust, understanding and a common aspiration for peace, development and prosperity. Ambassador Tran Phuoc Anh emphasized that the two countries' official upgrading of relations to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is an important step forward, reflecting a new height in bilateral cooperation. This not only brings great opportunities in the fields of economics, trade, investment, education, science and technology, but also creates a strong driving force to promote the connection between the two peoples. In the emotional musical space, the Ambassador hopes that each melody will be a good wish for the Vietnam - Singapore relationship: increasingly deeper, more effective and sustainable.

General Secretary To Lam and his wife; Singaporean Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat and his wife and delegates attending the concert. Photo: Thong Nhat/VNA

Speaking at the concert, Professor Peter Tornquist, Dean of the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, affirmed that this event is not just a concert, but a celebration of the long-standing friendship between Vietnam and Singapore, affirming the shared commitment and deepening the relationship between the two countries and in the dynamic, culturally rich region. The concert celebrates the harmony and connection that the two countries have built through the arts.

General Secretary To Lam and his wife; Singaporean Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat and his wife presented flowers to the artists. Photo: Thong Nhat/VNA

Professor Peter Tornquist said that the National University of Singapore is honoured to have had brilliant Vietnamese students and alumni, and Vietnamese musicians who took their first steps here and launched their professional careers on this stage. This is a legacy that the Conservatory is extremely proud of. Professor Peter Tornquist looks forward to further strengthening cooperation between Singapore and Vietnam in music; is ready to support the development of the Vietnamese music ecosystem, welcome talents to Singapore and connect them with a global network of partners, educators and touring artists.

Performance at the concert. Photo: Thong Nhat/VNA

The concert program with the performance of 50 artists sent by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism combined with about 10 artists from Singapore brought many emotions to the audience.

Hong Diep (Vietnam News Agency)

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