Tsuda Umeko was born in December 31, 1864 and became a pioneer in women's eductation. In 1871, Tsuda Umeko, with her father's recommendation, went to the United States to study at the age of 6. She was the youngest of the group of females to travel there. They were the first Japanese female students to study overseas at their government's expense. 11 years after studying in the United States, Tsuda Umeko returns to Japan. She wants to become a woman who is helpful to her culture, but she is shocked by the low status of women in Japan. (Source: AsianWiki)
'Celine au coeur du stade' was recorded at the Stade de France in Paris, during Celine's two sold-out performances on June 19 and 20, 1999. These performances made concert history as Celine became the very first to draw attendance in excess of 90,000 spectators at a single show for a grand total of 180,000 in only two nights.
