DHAKA: Korea Ambassador to Bangladesh Ahn Seong-doo hosted classical music concerts at Shilpakala Academy on December 22 and 23 to celebrate the 43rd anniversary of the diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Seven Korean musicians performed at the two-day-long Classical Music Concert “Charm of Korea VIII”, says a press release issued by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Dhaka on Friday (December 23).

This was the eighth event of the music series since 2013 to celebrate the long-standing friendship between Korea and Bangladesh.

Cultural affairs minister Asaduzzaman Noor inaugurated the ceremony as Chief Guest.

The musical events, including the previous seven events of “Charm of Korea” series, have received warm receptions like the audience’s standing ovation.

Ahn Seong-doo said: “The last 43 years has been truly extraordinary and rewarding journey through which Korea and Bangladesh have been expending friendly and amicable relationship in every sector such as diplomacy, economy, trade, development and the very important part culture.”

Culture unites all people together and music plays a vital role in culture being the most powerful method of communication, he added.

BDST: 2128 HRS, DEC 23, 2016
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