Big Bang has received the Global Unity award from the UN in Japan. On the 24th in Osaka Universal Studios Japan, Asia-Pacific Global Tolerance with Music 2010 was held. At this event, Big Bang had the honor of being awarded. The festival was held to promote generosity and peace through music. Big Bang is an international group that brings culture to Japan that deserved to be appreciated for the work they've done. Other people that have received this award include Alanis Morissette and Rudy Giuliani. Big Bang said, "We're honored to receive such a meaningful award. We will work hard from now on to create music that will unite people as Asian artists." They performed their Japanese hits and united the 15,000 people that were present.