Japanese Citizens Enjoy 'Ear-pleasing Parade'... Daegu Catholic University Shares Korean Sounds on 'Nagoya Stage'

Korean Sentimental Classics 'Arirang' and 'Areumdaun Nara' Inspire Japanese Citizens

The Malgeun Sori Harmonica Ensemble of Daegu Catholic University performed on the main stage of the '2024 Korea Festival in Nagoya' on the 24th, sponsored by the Korea-Japan Friendship and Exchange Association and the Consulate General of Japan in Nagoya.

Daegu Catholic University Harmonica Ensemble performed 'Arirang' and 'Beautiful Country' on the main stage at Hisaya Odori Park in Nagoya, Japan. Photo by Daegu Catholic University

On this day, the ensemble moved Japanese citizens by playing harmonica melodies of various genres, including representative Korean emotional songs such as 'Arirang' and 'Areumdaun Nara (Beautiful Country)'.

The 'Nagoya Festival' is an annual event held at Hisaya Odori Park in central Nagoya, where more than 100,000 Japanese citizens participate to experience Korean culture through various booths featuring K-POP, Korean food, and arts and culture.

Starting with this festival performance, the Malgeun Sori Harmonica Ensemble will hold talk concerts combining the members' life stories and harmonica performances at various locations centered around Nagoya, Japan, including Misuzukai facilities for the disabled, Mindan Aichi Prefecture Headquarters, and Wanouchi Middle School until the 28th.

A representative of the Malgeun Sori Harmonica Ensemble said, "Through this tour performance, we hope that the message of love and hope conveyed through the harmonica will give strength and inspiration to many people in Japan as well."

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