the vietnam national symphony orchestra made its debut at carnagie hall in new york. the orchestra's performance was aimed at deepening bilateral friendships 30 years after the vietnam war ended. nhk world reports. >> reporter: the vietnam national symphony orchestra is based in hanoi. the country struggled for independence, founded the orchestra in 1959. the orchestra is conducted by a japanese veteran and many other orchestras worldwide. the 18 members include some of vietnam's most talented musicians. a 36-year-old cellist, was deined to make the carnegie performance a success. she joined the orchestra 11 years ago under the influence of her father, a musician. >> translator: i will try to express vietnamese feelings and hope they will be shared by our american audience. >> reporter: her father, lim, was the head of the orchestra, when it resumed its activities after the vietnam war. us air raids during the war destroyed their instruments and rehearsal center. his home was also bombed. a piano and cello, the family's treasures, were smashed to pieces. it wasn't unti