At least nine events will be held in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in the week beginning April 28 to mark South Africa ’s Day of Freedom, which falls on April 27.

A representative from the South African embassy in Hanoi told reporters on April 26 that there will be five events on April 28 alone, including a symphony jointly performed by the Basadi Women of Jazz band from the African country and the local Hoa Sen (Lotus) quartet.