On May 17, in Melbourne, the artistic capital of the Southern Hemisphere, Lisa Ono, Japan's foremost bossa nova musician, treated KVB Kunlun International's distinguished guests and partners from various fields to a 120-minute BOSSA NOVA musical feast, featuring her passionate style blending samba, jazz, poetry, and a distinctive guitar rhythm. On this moving evening, the curtain officially rose on KVB Kunlun International's global celebration, "Marching Together Toward Twenty Years"!

This concert became a musical feast eagerly anticipated not only by local Chinese, Japanese, and Western audiences in Melbourne, but also drew fans who traveled from afar—from Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and even Perth and Adelaide—to enjoy the romantic jazz ambiance brought to life by Lisa Ono.

The event drew a lively crowd that evening. The guests invited by KVB Kunlun International—especially Japanese-Australian clients and friends—could hardly contain their excitement and joy, posing for photos with family and friends in front of the Lisa Ono concert poster. While waiting for the performance to begin, a long queue formed early in front of the KVB Kunlun International booth located in the center of the venue's lobby, where staff had prepared Lisa Ono autographed CDs and posters for fans from all over, drawing crowds eager to participate in the lucky draw.

The Japanese Consul in Melbourne poses for a photo with KVB Kunlun International representatives

As the performance was about to begin, the venue was already packed to capacity with an enormous crowd. In the classic and luxurious Melbourne performance center, enthusiastic fans waited eagerly. At 7:30 pm, the lights over the audience dimmed, and under the resplendent stage lighting, a spotlight suddenly flared to life as Lisa Ono, in a flowing red dress, appeared gracefully. With a faint smile on her face—much like her singing, gentle yet resolute—she gave a slight nod, and the performance officially began. The audience, so full of chatter just moments before, instantly fell silent, waiting for the music to sound.

As the theme song "LA VIE EN ROSE" began to play, Lisa Ono's voice drifted in slowly—fresh yet languid, husky yet full of emotion. Within just a few minutes, the entire arts hall was immersed in her graceful singing, joining together in this exotic musical journey.

To the playful rhythm of "BLUE CANARY," the fans hummed along and clapped to the beat.

Lisa Ono sang the tender Japanese ballad "HOSHIKAGE NO KOMICHI" (Star ShadowsのPath), like a half-asleep whisper, so captivating that no one dared make the slightest sound.

In addition to songs infused with the exotic flavors of Japan, Brazil, France, and beyond, Lisa Ono also performed two classic Chinese songs—"I Am Willing" and "Evening Primrose." With her heartfelt singing, she told stories of love without regret, bringing tears to the eyes of Chinese fans in the audience.

"If I had one more boat ticket, would you be willing to come with me?" Yet that line, "Perhaps," was never spoken aloud. As the concert neared its end, Lisa Ono performed "QUIZAS QUIZAS QUIZAS," the ending theme of the film "In the Mood for Love." Her singing was lingering, delicate, and full of resignation. As Lisa Ono sang, "Quizas, Quizas, Quizas...," the unfinished story left the fans yearning for more.

Lisa Ono sincerely thanked Melbourne's passionate fans and accepted a bouquet of flowers from a KVB Kunlun International representative.

Yet the audience was reluctant to leave. Their enthusiastic applause and eager anticipation brought Lisa Ono back to the stage once more. She treated the audience to two more wonderful numbers, pushing the evening's performance to its climax.

"This was truly an unforgettable musical feast! In just two hours, the concert took me across the distances of Brazil, Spain, Japan, and China. Many thanks to KVB Kunlun International for the invitation!" said Mr. Ono, a Melbourne client.

After the performance, Lisa Ono warmly invited KVB Kunlun International representatives backstage for a photo, and expressed her gratitude for KVB Kunlun International's strong support of her Australian concert tour.

On the eve of the performance, the Japanese Consul in Melbourne hosted a reception at the official residence to welcome Lisa Ono along with local business and political representatives. KVB Kunlun International Managing Director Satoru Yamada and his team were invited to attend, sharing in the joyful evening.

From Jacky Cheung, Kris Phillips, Wang Feng, and A-Mei, to this performance by Lisa Ono, and the Jonathan Lee concert on May 29, KVB Kunlun International—as a representative of outstanding overseas Chinese-owned financial companies—is grateful for the opportunity to bring everyone one wonderful event after another, and one unforgettable evening after another. In the days ahead, we will continue to share more world-class, top-quality performances with our distinguished clients around the globe. While providing everyone with premium financial products and services, we also aim to create more beautiful moments to be enjoyed together.

Let us march together toward twenty years!