By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo

The Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic held the “Color of Asia” concert successfully at Lotte Concert Hall in Seoul at 7:30 p.m. on April 16, celebrating the 33rd anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Korea and Kyrgyzstan.

The event was co-hosted by the Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture (SFAC) and the Soliall Philharmonic Orchestra, with support from the Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic in Korea. The performance was directed by Artistic Director Ahn Joo-eun and conducted by Diego Crovetti, presenting a diverse lineup that captivated the audience.

Delivering an address, Ambassador Aida Ismailova of the Kyrgyz Republic to South Korea Aida Ismailova said, “Through this cultural and artistic performance, I hope that the friendship between South Korea and Kyrgyzstan will be further strengthened and bilateral cultural exchanges will become more active.

“This concert is more than celebration, it is a valuable moment that reflects the deep friendship between our countries through culture and the arts. For Kyrgyz citizens living in Korea, I hope this concert brings back memories of their homeland and its beautiful traditions.”

Noting that culture and art are powerful tools for understanding and respecting each other's values, the ambassador said, “I hope this performance will mark the beginning of deeper cultural exchange and sustainable cooperation between our two countries.”

Noting that Kyrgyzstan is a country with a beautiful homeland called the Alps of Central Asia, the ambassador said, “We look forward to welcoming more Korean tourists to visit our beautiful country.”

Over 1,800 audience, including foreign ambassadors and senior diplomats from the Foreign Diplomatic Corps in Korea, Seoul City officials and other local and international dignitaries, attended the gala event.

The performance was organized to express Asia's artistic diversity and unity through art. World-class singers appeared on the stage, including tenor Alberto Profeta, who is active in Italy, and Francesco Cipri, representative of the Sicilia Classica Festival.

They were joined by soprano Shin Seung-ah, mezzo-soprano Kwon Soo-bin, tenor Yoo Hyun-wook, and baritone Park Jung-min, who represent Korea.