Imprints of the international concert program “Culture Exchange Classic Harmony” at UEH

21 Aug, 2023

On the evening of August 16, 2023, the international concert "Culture Exchange Classic Harmony" took place successfully at Hall A.116, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH). The world's famous music repertoire has been recreated by young Korean artists with classical ensemble art combined with modern and unique 3D media technology performance.

As a new-generation university, in parallel with educating the foundation of professional knowledge and understanding of life, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) is a pioneer in artistic inspiration towards comprehensive and sustainable development in the digital age for future generations. The international concert "Culture Exchange Classic Harmony" on the night of August 16 is a typical activity to spread artistic values to UEH officials, learners and partners. The program was organized by the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City in collaboration with Seocho Gu District (Korea) and District 7 People's Committee (HCMC) on the occasion of the start of the new semester of 2023.

Attending the program, on behalf of District 7 People's Committee (HCMC), there was: Mr. Nguyen Thi Be Ngoan - Vice Chairman of the People's Committee; Ms. Duong Thi Cam Hong - Head of Culture and Information Department; Mr. Pham Hong Loc - Chief of Office of the People's Committee; Mr. Tran Thi Gia Hieu - Deputy Director of the Center for Culture - Sports; Mr. Le Thanh Khoi - Deputy Head of Culture and Information Department; and more than 50 representatives of People's Committees of Wards in District 7.

On behalf of Seocho-Gu District (Korea), there was the attendance of Ms. Shin Eun Jeong - Administrative Head of Seocho-Gu District; Mr. Noh Jeong Ho - Seocho Cultural Foundation Manager; Mr. Kang Woong - Music Director of Seocho M.Stars (Eumgam-Art); and the Eumgam-Art troupe.

The University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City had the attendance of Prof. Dr. Su Dinh Thanh - Principal; Assoc.Prof.Dr. Trinh Thuy Anh - Vice Rector of UEH College of Technology and Design; leaders of UEH-affiliated Units.

In particular, the program attracted the participation of nearly 1000 UEH students and Korean expatriates living and working in Ho Chi Minh City.

Overview of the international concert “Culture Exchange Classic Harmony”

Speaking at the opening of the program, Prof. Dr. Su Dinh Thanh - President of UEH - emphasized: "In the development journey of the past 48 years, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) has affirmed its brand as a prestigious leading public university in Vietnam, gradually making a strong impression on the world market. In 2021, the entire University has determined, unanimously transformed, restructured and strategically repositioned in accordance with the model of a Multidisciplinary and Sustainable University, taking the role of contributing to the sustainable future of the community and society as its destination. Along with the goals of educating the foundation of professional knowledge and understanding of life for future generations, UEH pioneered in building a "Community of people who inspire art and lead change for the sustainable development”. We do believe that, in any era, humans are always the most important factor in all development. Our future society is not based solely on the development of technology; in fact, on the harmony, interference and unity between man, machine and nature. This requires future generations of young people to master professional knowledge, to grasp and to master technology as a driving force for development, concurently, to use art to nurture spiritual values from which lead to sustainable development. With this approach, in the past time, UEH together with domestic and foreign partners have organized many meaningful art activities for learners, officials and partners. The classical concert "Culture Exchange Classic Harmony" is one of the typical examples of UEH's efforts to act."

Prof. Dr. Su Dinh Thanh - President of UEH - giving the opening speech

Mr. Jun Sung Soo - Chairman of Seocho-Gu District Committee - sending greetings to the program

With performances from talented young artists of Eumgam-Art - a musical group of Seocho Gu district, a cultural and artistic center of Korea, the program successfully brought a connecting space between emotions and people with classical music materials combined with modern sound art and unique 3D media technology. The concert opened with Tien Quan Ca - Vietnam's National Anthem full of heroism and meaning, followed by majestic, poignant and lively symphonies performed by young Korean artists.

Special performances by talented young artists of Eumgam-Art

The concert presented the audience, especially UEH students, completely new musical experiences. Not only is it a cultural exchange activity between Vietnam and Korea but also fuels the passion for art, nurturing spiritual values and inspiring creativity and leads to a more balanced life.

The audience enjoying the wonderful music

The success of the program comes from the enthusiastic support of Seocho-Gu District (Korea) and District 7 People's Committee (HCMC) who collaborated with UEH to bring a meaningful art space for learners, officials, partners of UEH, leaders and people of District 7 People's Committee, and Korean people living and working in Vietnam. It is expected that the cooperation relationship of the three parties will become more and more stable, successfully creating practical values for society.