Published:  00:00 Saturday - November 27, 2010

The programme aims to promote friendly relations and cultural exchange between the Republic of Korea (RoK) and Vietnam.

Hwang Eui Hoon, KPA head, expressed his hope that the cultural exchange will gather all people who want to build a long lasting friendship between the RoK and Vietnam.

The gala held in Ho Chi Minh City on November 26 by the Korean People’s Association (KPA) and the RoK General Consulate attracted Seouls Pops Orchestra – one of the leading orchestras in the RoK.

Seouls Pops Orchestra was established in 1988 by Ha Sung Ho. Over the past 22 years, it has been the leading and most successful orchestra in the RoK.

The orchestra is in the Guinness World Records with more than 3,000 performances. After playing in Vietnam, the orchestra will perform in Laos and Thailand.