재외한국문화원 Overseas Korean Cultural Center

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea to the UAE and the Korean Cultural Center invite you to the Korean Film Festival 2025, taking place from June 19 to 29, 2025 at Manarat Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi and the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library in Dubai. Under the theme of "Music", this year’s festival will feature eight Korean films across various genres, each with captivating stories that are sure to move your heart. The opening film, "Parasite", along with the other selections, explores music either as a central theme or as a powerful cinematic element through outstanding soundtracks that enhance the emotional depth of the films. Special highlights of the festival include a K-Movie OST Live Concert and a Q&A session with the film director. We warmly welcome your participation and interest. We hope this festival will further strengthen cultural exchange between Korea and the UAE, deepening the friendship between our two nations. Dates & Venues Abu Dhabi – Manarat Al Saadiyat: June 19 – 22 Dubai – Mohammed Bin Rashid Library: June 27 – 29 Free Admission *No reservation is required. Entry is on a first-come, first-served basis. Event Info: www.K-FilmFest2025.splashthat.com

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On April 12 (Saturday) and 13 (Sunday), the Korean Cultural Center in the UAE participated in Festival in the Park at Umm Al Emarat Park in Abu Dhabi, offering hands-on Korean cultural experiences. The Center was invited by the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) to join this family-friendly event, which featured a variety of workshops and live performances designed especially for young children and families. The Korean Cultural Center presented several engaging programs, including a Mother-of-Pearl Mask Scratch Workshop, Tuho (a traditional Korean arrow-throwing game), and Jegichagi (a Korean-style hacky sack game). Among them, the Mother-of-Pearl Mask  Scratch Workshop - introduced for the first time at this event - drew particular attention. Participants designed their own unique masks by scratching off colorful layers inspired by traditional Korean mother-of-pearl inlay. Children expressed their creativity with the help of their guardians and proudly wore their completed masks as they explored the park. Meanwhile, the traditional games of Tuho and Jegichagi received enthusiastic responses from people of all ages. The Tuho game, in particular, brought moments of laughter and friendly competition among families and friends. The Korean Cultural Center in the UAE will continue to collaborate with local cultural institutions to offer enriching experiences that bring Korean culture closer to the hearts of people across the country. 

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On Friday, April 11, the Korean Cultural Center in the UAE held a Korean cultural experience event at Korea 360, which recently opened at Dubai Festival City Mall. Korea 360 is the world's second comprehensive Korean culture platform, following its first launch in Indonesia. It offers hands-on experience in various fields leading the Korean Wave, including K-content, culture, fashion, food, and beauty. The platform aims to strengthen cultural and economic exchange and cooperation. During the event, visitors enjoyed programs such as writing their names in Hangeul (the Korean alphabet), trying on Hanbok (traditional Korean clothing), and making Hangeul bracelets. Many participants had fun receiving their names written in Korean and taking photos in Hanbok throughout the venue. In particular, those who joined the Making Hangeul Bracelet activity learned simple Korean words like "Saranghae(I love you)", "Sojunghae(You are precious)", and "Gomawo(Thank you)", and were impressed by the sound and meaning of the Korean language.  Once local female participant shared that she had been eagerly waiting for the opening of Korea 360 - a place where you can experience all aspects of Hallyu in one spot. She also expressed her excitement for future programs to be held there. The Korean Cultural Center will continue to offer diverse cultural programs so that Korean culture can be more accessible and familiar to people from all around the world.

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▲ 2025 Our Lunar New Year Event Poster In celebration of the traditional Korean holiday, Lunar New Year, the Korean Cultural Center in the UAE is organizing a special event for everyone to enjoy Korean Culture. Various activities and workshops have been prepared to make it easy for you to experience Korean New Year culture. The event will include a workshops on creating New-Year-Goal  and Bokjumeoni. Participants also can enjoy group games - Round and Round - that reinterpret elements from "Squid Game Season 2". The celebration will culminate in a shared tasting of Tteokguk (traditional rice cake soup), allowing participants to gain a deeper appreciation of Korean culture. We look forward to the participation of those who are interested. ■ Event Title : 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration "Our Lunar New Year" ■ Venue : Korean Cultural Center in the UAE  ■ Date and Time : January 30 (Thur) 18:00 - 20:00 ■ Target Audience : Anyone who loves Korean Culture (Unfortunately, we are unable to accept Korean participants) ■ Programs : Round and Round, Making a fortune-pouch, Creating a New Year's goal folding screen, Experiencing traditional Lunar New Year games, Tteokguk experience ■ Registration : RSVP - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfr1GTAvciZ71Wp1gT-3ptyJW7OTeikUpMrAsSxBG-F0Q5RnQ/viewform?usp=sharing ■ Notice 1. This event is free. 2. Participants is limited to those who have received a confirmation email on January 29th (Wed).

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Join us for Space as Medium - In/Visible City—a special panel discussion. This event is organized by Seoul Museum of Art, ADMAF and supported by Korean Cultural Center in Abu Dhabi. The City in the City panel explores the hidden infrastructures shaping urban life—beyond buildings and skylines. Uncover how material and social systems choreograph Gulf cities and the cultural logic beneath their surfaces. Featuring speakers Wael Al Awar and Minouk Lim, moderated by Salem AlSuwaidi Free admission to all. Venue: Manarat al Saadiyat Gallery S, Multi purpose space Date: 20 June 2025 (Fri.) Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

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Join us for Society as Medium – Objects as Anchors: Material, Narrative, and Memory, a panel discussion. This event is organized by Seoul Museum of Art, ADMAF and supported by Korean Cultural Center in Abu Dhabi.  Exploring how objects, across time and space, anchor communities, identities, and histories through material, memory, and narrative. Featuring artists Sojung Jun and Rand Abdul Jabbar, moderated by Tina Sherwell, Co-Director of the MFA in Art and Media, Associate Arts Professor, NYUAD.   Free admission to all.  Venue: Manarat al Saadiyat Gallery S, Multi purpose space Date: 14 June 2025  Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

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In celebration of the 2025 Korean Film Festival, the Korean Cultural Center in the UAE is pleased to present a special K-Movie OST Live Concert. This unique performance reinterprets iconic soundtracks from renowned Korean films - such as "B4-A3" from The Host, "No Path Back" from the Tales of Two Sisters, "The Belt of Faith" from the Parasite - through a fusion of traditional Korean music and contemporary genres. We warmly invite all those who love Korean culture to join us for this unforgettable musical experience. ────────────────────────────────────────────── ▣ Event Title : K-Movie OST Live Concert ▣ Hosted By : Embassy of the Republic of Korea to the UAE ▣ Organized By : Korean Cultural Center in the UAE  ▣ Date & Venue       ① June 21 (Sat) │ 7:30PM - 8:30PM │ Korea 360, Festival City Mall, Dubai       ② June 22 (Sun) │ 7:30PM - 8:30PM │ Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi             ※ In collaboration with the Korean Film Festival 2025 (Concert follows film screening)       ③ June 27 (Fri) │ 7:30PM - 8:30PM │ Mohammed Bin Rashid Library, Dubai                ※ In collaboration with the Korean Film Festival 2025 (Concert follows film screening) ▣ Audience : Open to all who loves Korean culture ▣ Performers : Choi Yeowan Group ▣ Registration : RSVP / https://forms.gle/NurwTrey58mfovuq9 ────────────────────────────────────────────── ▣ Notes 1. Admission is free, but RSVP registration is required for entry and smooth event operation. 2. Photos and videos may be taken during the event for promotional use by the Korean Cultural Center. 3. Korean residents in the UAE are also welcome to attend. ▣ Arists Choi Yeowan Group is a Korean crossover ensemble led by Jeongga (traditional Korean singing style) artist Choi Yeowan, bringing together five artists from traditional and contemporary music scenes. This group presents a fresh reinterpretation of Korean film music, conbining classical OST melodies with traditional Korean musical aesthetics. The group will perform a special reportoire of Korean movie soundtracks rearranged with vocals, Heageum, Piano, Contrabass, and drums. This performance is designed exclusively for the UAE concerts, offering audiences a unique experience where cinematic emotion meets Korean musical heritage. ▪︎Choi Yeowan / Vocal ▪︎Bae Hwan / Keyboardist ▪︎Sung Younyoung / Haegeum (Korean traditional instrument) ▪︎Lee Jaeha / Bassist ▪︎Han Kyungwook / Drummer

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The Korean Cultural Center in the UAE is pleased to present an amazing Korean performance. As part of our efforts to showcase the richness of Korean performing arts, we are proud to introduce Korean Mime. This unique performance tells the story of a person's life - filled with joy, sorrow, and laughter - without using a single word. We warmly invite you to join us for an evening of silent storytelling that speaks to the heart. □ Performance Title : Korean Mime Performance "Empty Hands" □ Hosted and Organized by : Korean Cultural Center in the UAE □ Date & time : 23th May (Fri) & 24th May (Sat) 7:00PM / 60 min □ Venue : Korean Cultural Center, Abu Dhabi □ Who can attend : Anyone who loves Korean culture □ Performers : Taikun Lee, SungGuk Ryu □ RSVP Registration : https://forms.gle/dPZYFehcpB7rzuDP9 ※ Notice 1. Mime Workshops for children  and youth will be held at 4:00PM on 23th May and 24th May. For more details, please refer to the RSVP page.      RSVP page : https://forms.gle/odYKqN2NcnbvAaEZ9 2. The event is free, but RSVP registration is required for smooth event management. 3. Photos and videos may be taken during the event, which could be used for the promotion of the Korean Cultural Center. 4. Participation is also open to members of the Korean community. □ What is Mime? Mime is a wordless art form that uses body and facial expression to tell stories and express emotions. It brings invisible objects and spaces to life through imagination. Easily understood by all, Mime is loved worldwide. □ About the performers 1. Taikun Lee : A graduate of the École de Mimodrame de Paris Marcel Marceau in France, Taikun Lee has performed on numerous stages, including the Chuncheon Mime Festival and Via Festival, continuing the tradition of Korean mime. He is actively working to share the artistic beauty and significance of mime with wider audiences. 2. SungGook Ryu : Widely recognized as one of Korea's leading mime artists, Sunggook Ryu captivates audiences with his delicate technique and rich expressiveness, revealing the full essence of classical pantomime. Through sincere performances that evoke deeper emotions than words can, he creates silent stories that touch the heart. In 2023, he performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where he received an enthusiastic response from audiences around the world.

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Call for Participants: K-POP Academy 2025 – On the Move The Korean Cultural Center in the UAE is pleased to announce K-POP Academy 2025 – On the Move, a traveling K-POP workshop program taking place in emirates across the UAE. This one-day experience offers exciting K-POP dance classes for both children and adults. We warmly welcome your participation!   □ Program Overview - Title: K-POP Academy 2025 – On the Move - Locations & Dates: • Al Ain: August 1 (Fri) – August 2 (Sat) • Abu Dhabi: August 3 (Sun), 10 (Sun), 17 (Sun), and 16 (Sat) • Dubai: August 8 (Fri) – August 9 (Sat) - Target Groups: • Kids Class: Ages 7–13 • Adult Class: Ages 14 and above □ Detailed Schedule   Al Ain – La Dolce Vita Date Time Class Type Aug 1 (Fri) 15:00 – 16:30 Adults 17:00 – 18:30 Aug 2 (Sat) 12:00 – 13:30 Kids 14:00 – 15:30 Abu Dhabi – DEE Studio Date Time Class Type Aug 3, 10, 17 (Sun) 12:00 – 13:00 Adults Aug 16 (Sat) 12:00-13:30 Kids 14:00-15:30 Dubai – Dream Center Date Time  Class Type Aug 8 (Fri) 17:00 – 18:30 Adults Aug 9 (Sat) 12:00 – 13:30 Kids 14:00 – 15:30 □ Application Details - Capacity: 30 participants per session - Tuition: Free of charge - How to Apply: Register via the online form https://forms.gle/WNWTcVPDBWME4E8y8  - Participant Notification: Selected participants will be contacted individually 5 days before each session   □ Important Notes - Classes are divided by age group. Applications outside the eligible age range may be restricted. - Photos and videos will be taken during sessions for internal documentation and promotional use by the Korean Cultural Center. □ Inquiry : kpop.academy2025@gmail.com  

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Call for Participants: K-POP Academy 2025 – Abu Dhabi Regular Class The Korean Cultural Center in the UAE invites K-POP enthusiasts to join the K-POP Academy 2025 – Abu Dhabi Regular Class. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to experience K-POP dance training in a dynamic, fun, and professional environment! □ Program Overview - Title: K-POP Academy 2025 – Abu Dhabi Regular Class - Dates: July 27 (Sun) – August 22 (Fri), 2025 - Class Schedule: • Weekday classes: Mondays & Wednesdays / Tuesdays & Thursdays (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM) • Weekend class: Sundays (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM) - Venue: DEE Studio, Abu Dhabi - All classes are offered exclusively for women aged 14 and above. □ Application  - Capacity: 30 participants per class - Tuition: Free of charge - How to Apply: Online via the link 👉 https://forms.gle/ykHN7Wpaui38WQbY7  - Application Period: June 23 (Mon) – July 14 (Mon), 2025 - Participant Announcement: July 21 (Mon), 2025 – Announced via individual contact   □ Important Notes - The Sunday class is for women only. Male applicants will not be accepted for this class. - Only non-Korean nationals aged 17 and above are eligible to participate. - Photos and videos may be taken during the course for documentation and promotional purposes by the Korean Cultural Center. By registering, participants are considered to have granted consent for such recordings unless stated otherwise in advance. □ Inquiry : kpop.academy2025@gmail.com   We look forward to your enthusiastic participation! Thank you.

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The Korean Cultural Center in the UAE is now accepting applications for the 2025 Samulnori Short-Term Workshop a special 3-day program! Join us for a unique opportunity to experience the dynamic traditional Korean percussion performance, Samullori, from May 19 (Mon) to May 21 (Wed), 2025.   What is Samullori? >>> It is contemporary Korean music with four musical instruments: the drum, kkwaenggwari, Jing, and Janggu. It was founded in 1978. (Source: Naver)   Venue: Multipurpose Hall, Korean Cultural Center in YAS   Time: May 19 (Mon) – May 21 (Wed), 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM (3 days only!)   Fee: Free   Eligibility: Open to individuals aged 14 and above (Excluding Koreans)   Registration Period: May 6 (Tue) – May 15 (Thu), 2025 * Confirmation emails will be sent to applicants on May 16th.   How to register: https://forms.gle/Fro6RfmQoT6fi58y5   * Please note that unexcused absences may affect future class enrollments.   * Photo and video documentation can occur during the class.   * Images and videos captured during the course may be used by the Korean Cultural Center for broadcasting and promotional purposes.   <Contact> Email: lecture.kccuae@gmail.com

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Learn how to make Korean-style strawberry cordial — fun, fragrant, and perfect for the summer! Experience a taste of Korea, right here at Zayed University! 쿠킹클래스 포스터   ◯ Course Date: April 29, Tuesday, 1.45 PM ◯ Location: Female Promenade, Zayed University, Abu Dhabi ◯ Material Fee: Free ◯ Eligibility: Zayed University Students ◯ Note    - Since there are only 20 seats available, absence without notice will be a significant disadvantage for future classes   - Videos and photos captured during the class may be used by the Korean Cultural Center, UAE, for broadcasting, transmission, and other promotional purposes related to the operation of the center in the UAE ◯ Contact    kfood.kccuae@gmail.com  

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