HKETO (Tokyo) promotes arts and cultural exchanges between Hong Kong and Japan (with photos)
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Speaking at a reception before the concert, the Principal Hong Kong Economic and Trade Representative (Tokyo), Ms Shirley Yung, said that Hong Kong and Japan have for many years enjoyed very close bilateral relations, not only in business and trade but also on cultural exchanges.
"Hong Kong is well known as an international financial and business centre, and arts and culture are also flourishing in the vibrant city. I look forward to more exchanges and collaboration in arts and culture between Hong Kong and Japan in future," Ms Yung said.
Comprising about 110 young musicians from various parts of Asia, the AYO had earlier performed in Hong Kong, Tianjin, Beijing, Shanghai, Singapore, Hanoi, Taipei and Chiayi in this season's tour. The concerts in Nagoya today, Ayase on August 28, and Tokyo on August 29 and 30 will conclude the tour.
The performances by the AYO in Japan are supported by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Tokyo.
The AYO was awarded Japan's Praemium Imperiale Grant for Young Artists in 2010 in recognition of its outstanding contributions to the development of young artistic talent. It was also awarded the Nikkei Asia Prize for Culture and Community in 2015 for promoting friendship and understanding through the common language of music.
Ends/Friday, August 26, 2016
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