One-armed guitarists from Vietnam, Japan perform in HCM City
A musical show took place in Ho Chi Minh City on April 22, featuring two one-armed guitarists, Vietnamese teacher Nguyen The Vinh and Japanese Prof. Hashimoto Michinori.
Vietnamese teacher Nguyen The Vinh plays guitar with only the left hand.(Photo: tuoitre.vn)HCM City (VNA) – A musical show took place in Ho Chi Minh City on April 22, featuring two one-armed guitarists, Vietnamese teacher Nguyen The Vinh and Japanese Prof. Hashimoto Michinori.
The event was co-held by the Vietnam – Japan Friendship Organisation in HCM City and the Japan – Vietnam Peace and Friendship Promotion Council (JVPF).
The two inspirational musicians blew away audience with their touching solo guitar performances with only the left hand. Both are well-known for overcoming their disabilities to master guitar skills.
Vinh, an orphan since childhood, lost his right hand in an accident when he was a third grader.
The show aimed at raising fund for Huong Duong (Sunflower) centre, home to disabled and orphaned children managed by Vinh.-VNA
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