"Vietnam-Australia to sing the song of friendship"
The statement was made by the Sprouse of Australian Governor-General, Linda Hurley, in a visit to Viet Nam National Academy of Music (Hanoi) on April 4. She was accompanied by the Sprouse of Vietnamese State President, Phan Thi Thanh Tam.
In her remark, Linda Hurley expressed her strong belief in the strength of music, saying it brings about happiness to everyone and connects people together. She hopes Vietnam and Australia will continue to build close and cooperative relations, together singing the song of friendship.
Linda Hurley (2nd from left), spouse of the Australian Governor-General and Phan Thi Thanh Tam, spouse of the Vietnamese State President visit the Viet Nam National Academy of Music.
The ladies attended several classes, met with Vietnamese alumni in Australia, and watched performances by outstanding artists and lecturers from the Academy.
Linda Hurley and Phan Thi Thanh Tam attended a choir class.
Students sing to welcome the ladies.
Linda Hurley and her husband, Governor-General of Australia David Hurley, are on a state visit to Vietnam from April 3 to 6 at the invitation of Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong. The visit is part of a series of activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Australia.
Linda Hurley (far right) meets Vietnamese alumni in Australia.
She shows interest in art and music and believes that singing has a positive impact on individuals and communities. Linda Hurley was a member and first patron of "Solid Rock", a service for Catholic women in the military. She joined the choir of St Andrew's Church in Canberra and was a member of the Australian Army Ladies' Choir.
The spouse of the Governor-General of Australia delivers a speech.
The ladies meet with artists and lecturers at the Academy.
Linda Hurley and Phan Thi Thanh Tam enjoy the performances.
Artists and lecturers from the Viet Nam National Academy of Music at the performances.
A friendship exchange programme has been held recently in Hanoi to celebrate the 50th founding anniversary of the Vietnam-Australia diplomatic relations (February 26).
Australian Governor-General David Hurley and his spouse Linda Hurley arrived in Hanoi on April 3 afternoon, beginning a State visit to Vietnam at the invitation ...
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