Saxophonist Kenny G promotes Hanoi tourism

On April 19, in Hanoi, the Nhan Dan Newspaper, in collaboration with IB Group Vietnam, premiered the MV "Going Home" - a special music production promoting tourism in Vietnam. In the MV, audiences have opportunity to enjoy Kenny G's saxophone melodies while admiring the famous destinations of Hanoi.

Editor-in-Chief of the Nhan Dan Newspaper Le Quoc Minh (left) presenting the "Going Home" MV to Chairman of the Hanoi Municipal People's Committee Tran Sy Thanh

Speaking at the ceremony, Le Quoc Minh, Editor-in-Chief of the Nhan Dan Newspaper, Deputy Head of the Party Central Committee's Commission for Information and Education, and Chairman of the Vietnam Journalists' Association, stated that the idea for the MV originated from the "Good morning Vietnam" program, organized by the Nhan Dan Newspaper and IB Group in 2023. The entire proceeds from ticket sales of the program were used for charitable purposes. Additionally, Kenny G donated his saxophone for charity auction during the program. Subsequently, he participated in the production of the MV to promote tourism of Hanoi.

Chairman Tran Sy Thanh delivering a speech at the event

In the "Going Home" MV, audiences can listen to Kenny G's saxophone melodies while admiring the cultural and historical destinations of Hanoi such as Long Bien Bridge, Hoan Kiem Lake, The Huc Bridge, Temple of Literature, Thang Long Imperial Citadel... The capital city presents a serene, romantic, and venerable beauty while a familiar melody plays on.

Delegates enjoying the MV

The organizing panel presenting the MVs to representatives of press agencies

Speaking at the event, Tran Sy Thanh, Deputy Secretary of the Hanoi Municipal Party Committee and Chairman of the Municipal People's Committee, thanked the Nhan Dan Newspaper and the businesses for the gift. He believes that it is meaningful to the development of the city’s tourism.

Translated by Song Anh