Concert by AUN J Classic Orchestra Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Friendship between Japan and Bangladesh.

In the evening of October 15^th, the Embassy of Japan organized a "Concert by AUN J Classic Orchestra to Celebrate the 50^th Anniversary of Friendship between Japan and Bangladesh” at Krishibid Institution Bangladesh (KIB), in commemoratation of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Bangladesh,
 
Japanese traditional musical instruments such as Wadaiko (Japanese drum), Shamisen (3-stringed traditional instrument), Koto (traditional stringed instrument), Shakuhachi (bamboo end-blown flute), and Shinobue (transverse bamboo flute), are all the instruments of the AUN J Classic Orchestra, which are usually not played in an ensemble. Six of them showcased their performance.
 
Mr. Ryohei Inoue: Wadaiko and Shamisen
Mr. Kohei Inoue: Shamisen and Shinobue
Mr. Seizan Ishigaki: Shakuhachi
Mr. Hideki Onoue: Shamisen
Ms. Michiko Yamada: Shinobue
Ms. Azumi Yamano: Koto
 
The troupe was formed in 2008 by seven renowned artists who specialized in each instrument in pursuit of unique musical experiences. Their technical quality and performance level have been highly acclaimed around the world. This is their first overseas tour since the start of Covid-19 pandemic.
 
AUN J played their original songs like KENRAN BASARA and Haru Ichiban, and cover songs like Bolero and Furusato.
 
Music collaboration between two countries symbolizes our friendship. Bangladeshi Actress & Singer Shahtaj sang the song “Gurenge”, the first opening theme for the highly popular Japanese anime Demon Slayer ( Kimetsu no Yaiba), played by AUN J. AUN J played the song “Shada Shada Kala Kala” from the movie "Hawa" and Singer Siblu sung the song together. Finally, "Purano shei diner kotha" was played by AUN J and Rezwana Choudhury Bannya performed alongside.
 
The concert started with the opening remarks of Ambassador ITO Naoki who expected young generations to be inspired to show more interest in Japan and Japanese culture through tonight’s event. Mr. Md Tazul Islam, Hon’ble Minister of Local Government, Rural Development & Cooperatives graced occasion as a chief guest and State Minister of Civil Aviation and Tourism, Mahbub Ali has was also present at the event. Both has extended their sincere congratulations on hosting the commemorating concert to celebrate friendship between Japan and Bangladesh. Bangladeshi government officials, business community, cultural personalities, students, enjoyed the show and seemed fascinated by beautiful melody performed.
 
 
You can watch the show on Embassy’s Facebook and You Tube.