by Peter | Dec 21, 2017 | Features
The Kingdom of Bahrain is the only island nation in the Arab world, consisting of 33 natural islands and a series of man-made isles, collectively known as the “Pearls of the Arabian Gulf.” The Arabic word “Bahrain” means “two seas,” referring to the ancient assumption...
by Peter | Aug 23, 2017 | Features, South AfricaRA
On August 8, at the Museum Hall in the Min-On Culture Center in Shinanomachi, Tokyo, the Min-On Music Museum sponsored a cultural lecture and memorial concert in tribute to the late South African President Nelson Mandela. The event was hosted in cooperation with the...
by Peter | Aug 23, 2017 | Features, South AfricaRA
Drakensberg, which means “Dragon Mountains,” refers to the eastern portion of the Great Escarpment in the Republic of South Africa. This area has been officially recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its exceptional natural beauty, including spectacular rock...
by Peter | Aug 23, 2017 | ArmeniaRA, BulgariaRA, ChinaRA, Features, IsraelRA, LatviaRA, NorwayRA, RussiaRA, SloveniaRA, United States of AmericaRA
Inspiring Audiences across Japan since 1970 Choral music refers to music written specifically for a choir or chorus to perform. Each part in a piece of choral music is sung by two or more voices. Since the size of a choir can vary, naturally, the structure of a choral...
by Peter | May 25, 2017 | ChinaRA, Features, Min-On Global Music Network, News, Outreach, Overseas Dispatch Series, SingaporeRA
Min-On Concert Association has played a major role in introducing Japanese culture and performing arts to other countries for the last half century. Since 1966, Min-On has promoted a program of overseas dispatches of Japanese artists, mirroring its program of inviting...
by Peter | May 25, 2017 | ChinaRA, Features
Min-On: This is the fifth time for the CNPOC to be invited to Japan for a nationwide tour by the Min-On Concert Association. Please tell us about the CNPOC. Mr. Yu Kuizhi: The China National Peking Opera Company has a long history of cultural exchange with Japan,...
