Hanoi International Fellowship hosts Christmas Charity Concert

This event is an initiative of the 'Love Hanoi' campaign of City Partnerships, the charity arm of Hanoi International Fellowship.The programme starts from 7.30pm at Au Co Theater on Saturday, December 6, 2014, featuring a wonderful variety of performances from singers and musicians, as well as Concordia International School Choir, and will emphasise the cultural diversity of Hanoi's vibrant expat community.

Talented Korean pianist Joshua Shin, violinist Duong Minh Chinh and young pianist Vinh The Nguyen will present classical items from Beethhoven and Elgar.

Christmas carols such as Jingle Bells, Silent Night and Joy to the World will be enjoyed by all, with the opportunity for the audience to join in the singing, while the HIF African Band will bring the vibrant sounds of Africa to Hanoi. The international theme will continue with a Chinese choir, a Filipino song and dance group and a Korean drums performance from Hanoi Korean Church.

“It was an enormous success, so we decided it should be an annual event,” said organising committeee representative Pastor Jacob Bloemberg. “Thanks to the hard work by many volunteers and the support of our valued sponsors, we are delighted to present the 2014 Cross-Cultural Christmas Charity Concert as part of our Love Hanoi outreach.”

Love Hanoi is a grass-roots movement to inspire and mobilise individual, corporate and public initiatives for the benefit of the community. All proceeds from ticket sales and a silent auction will go to support two charities: Hagar International and Quynh Hoa Centre. Hagar International is committed to restoring the lives of the extremely disadvantaged in society, women, mothers and children whom have been victims of domestic violence, human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Quynh Hoa Vocational Centre, located in Thanh Tri district, has helped hundreds of persons with disabilities. Many of them still suffer from the consequences of Agent Orange or Herbicide Orange. Tickets can be obtained for a donation of VND200,000 each at Joma, Donkey Bakery, Tea Talk Cafe, Concordia School and HIF office on the 17th floor at 8C Ton That Thuyet street, My Dinh area.