Traditional Japanese musical concert, cultural performance

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The Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka hosted a concert of Japanese traditional music by the Honganji Temple and Foundation Japanese Orchestra featuring the performers of National Youth Council (NYSC) recently in honour of the visit of the 25th Head Priest of Higashi Hongan-ji Grand Temple Most Ven. Ohtani Chohjun Nayaka Hamuduruwo.

The event featured a Japanese tea ceremony and breathtaking musical performances by the Honganji Temple and Foundation Japanese Orchestra, showcasing traditional Japanese instruments such as the Koto and Shamisen. The evening was further enriched by violin and vibrant dance performances by students from the NYSC and Lanka Nippon Biztech Institute (LNBTI).

This cultural celebration further strengthened the deep ties between Japan and Sri Lanka, offering a unique experience of Japanese tradition and heritage.