재외한국문화원 Overseas Korean Cultural Center

Date & Time: 8 September (Sun), 3 pm Venue: Manarat Al Saadiyat, Auditorium Ganre: Drama Rate: G Starring: Choi Soo-in, Seol Hye-in, Lee Seo-yeon Reservation: https://csad-080924.splashthat.com/   CLOSE-UP ON CHILDREN'S WORLD, SEEM SIMPLE BUT FULL OF EMOTIONAL TURBULENCE At an age when perhaps friends mean more than moms, 10-year-old Sun is an outcast at school. After all her classmates go home on the last day before summer break, Sun is left alone cleaning the classroom. Later, she meets Jia who had just finished transferring over to the school. While Sun shows Jia around the neighborhood as she had just moved there, they feel close to each another and become friends. At last, Sun has a friend! Sun and Jia go over to each other's houses to play, share secrets, and have fun together during their break. Jia who is cheerful and outgoing likes Sun who is very kind and caring, while Sun likes Jia, her first friend ever who is even nice ɔ her younger brother. Towards the end of break, Jia dragged by her grandmother > a tutoring academy. As she makes new friends there, she notices a strange vibe between Sun and the other kids. Bora, an easy-going and cool leader of the kids, seems puzzled that Jia is close with Sun. When school is back in session, Jia tries to get into Bora's clique and starts to distance herself from Sun. Inside the world of children that is perhaps more complex and delicate than that of adults, Sun taken aback by her best friend Jia's sudden change of heart, while Jia on the other hand doesn't want to lose out on the fun at her new school. And the two girls end up hurting and getting hurt by each other.

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CREATIVE FILM NIGHTS Date: Thursday, June 6, 2024 Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Location: Korean Cultural Center, Yas Creative Hub, Abu Dhabi Registration: https://www.cma.gov.ae/event/creative-film-nights CREATIVE FILM NIGHTS IS BACK! Gather with us for a “Family” themed cozy movie night featuring: From Arab Film Studio: an Emirati documentary “Why is my Grandfather's Bed in our Living Room?” by Director Sarah Alhashimi (Arab Film Studio alumni). About the film: A short documentary tells the story of an Emirati family that lost their ancestral house to community development plans aimed at modernizing the city. As they recall the sudden loss of the family house, it is apparent that a century-old wooden bed, which is the only tangible memory that remains, is a poignant feature of their story. The attachment of both the house and the bed are intertwined together in the bittersweet memories of the family members. From Korean Cultural Center: a Korean short film “Sprout” by director Yoon Ga-eun. About the film: the family preparing for their grandfather’s ancestral offering forgot to buy bean sprouts. A child gets lost on her way to the market. She ends up in a house of an old man in a straw hat. That night on the ancestral offering table, she puts a sunflower she got from the old man. We are excited to see you there and can't wait to have you join us for some quality family time!

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RAMADAN GHABGA The Korean Cultural Center and TEKA invite ladies to Ramadan Ghabga! Bring your cute pajamas or Jalabiya. Let’s experience Ramadan and have fun! This event is for LADIES ONLY! When? 21 March (Thursday) 7:30 PM Where? Korean Cultural Center, Arirang Hall What we will do? 1. We will enjoy Korean & Arabic snacks ! 2. Let’s make cupcakes together and play different games!  3. Korean comedy show/film will be showing. What to bring? Jalabiya/Mukhawar or pajama, sleepers: any comfortable clothing! Please apply on this link: http://ramadanghabga2024.splashthat.com

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EXPLORE KOREAN AND ARAB SHORT FILMS WITH CREATIVE FILM NIGHTS. On the occasion of the 'Year of Sustainability' and COP28 in the UAE this month, we invite you to a themed screening aligning with these events. Join us for an evening of environmental awareness through Emirati and Korean films, presented in collaboration with the Korean Cultural Centre. Date: Wednesday, November 22, 2023 Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Venue: Creative lab space, Tower 4, Entrance 14, Podium 1 at Yas Creative Hub, Abu Dhabi Films, friends, and a fantastic evening await. Save the date! Registration: CLICK HERE Screening Films: 1. "Back to the Wild" (2018), Veronia Iocono We share our planet with over 2 million species, but upto two thousand become extinct every year. What if we could turn back the clock for one of them? Back to the Wild explores this question, tracing the journey of Nya and her fellow Scimitar-horned Oryx as they travel from Abu Dhabi and return home. 2. "Where Mermaids Go" (2015), KIM Tae-yong One day Eu-jin urgently goes to Jeju Island with his son, Min-ho, after she receives a phone call that her mother has been missing in the sea. Since her mother is a woman diver, her mother’s house on the Island is still filled with the signs of her sea life in every corner but Eu-jin never hears from her mother all night long. In the early morning, Eu-jin finds out that there is a big wild bear in the yard and the bear comes close to her, saying that she is her mother. As her son Min-ho calls the bear “Grandma”, Eu-jin gets dumbfounded and then the special day of three people, which is dreamlike, begins.

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The Korean Cultural Center in the UAE, in collaboration with the Asia Culture Center, is hosting an exhibition titled “Bandi Walk: One Step Closer to Our Earth” in celebration of the UAE’s Year of Sustainability. This exhibition, which features installation art and media art, explores the timely and profound theme of the Anthropocene, offering a perspective on the past, present, and future of the Earth’s ecosystems. Through the artworks, both the artists and visitors will have the opportunity to remember the Earth’s once abundant ecosystems,, listen to the story of the Earth today, empathize with the need for carbon neutrality, and commit to taking small actions for positive change. ■ Event Name: Bandi Walk: One Step Closer to Our Earth ■ Venue: YAS Creative Hub Park (Outdoor) & Korean Cultural Center in the UAE, Multipurpose Hall (indoor) ■ Dates: Tuesday, October 1, 2024 - Friday, November 22, 2024 ■ Exhibition Hours (KCC): (Sun-Thu) 10 AM - 6 PM | (Fri) 10 AM - 2 PM | (Sat) Closed *Outdoor area open 24/7 ■ Participating Artists: Um Along, Choi Ji-ii, Jang Jongwan, AABB, Lim Yonghyun ■ Admission Fee: Free ■ For more details, please visit :  https://bandiwalk.splashthat.com 

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The Korean Cultural Center in the UAE and Al Ain Al Qattara Arts Center, Zayed Central Library are pleased to present a special event showcasing Korean Culture. We are honored to welcome the Korean Traditional Art Company 'GOREU' and the traditional Korean singer 'Seungjun Jung'. We invite you to join us for this event, which will highlight the rhythms and melodies of Korea. □ Event Title : Traveling K-Culture 'Pungryu' in Al Ain □ Hosted by : the Korean Cultural Center in the UAE / Al Qattara Arts Center □ Date and Time : 12th, September(Thu) 2024 / From 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm □ Venue : Al Ain Zayed Central Library / https://maps.app.goo.gl/k64psgUbzo9CGWAc6 □ Participants : Anyone interested in Korean culture □ Performers : Korean Traditional Art Company 'GOREU' / Seungjun Jung □ Registration : RSVP / https://shorturl.at/QYDUb □ Notice 1. This event is free of charge. Please make sure to RSVP. 2. Photos and videos may be taken during the event, which may be used for the perations and promotion of the Korean Cultural Center. □ About the performers 1. Korean Traditional Art Company 'GOREU' Founded in 2000, the 'GOREU' is a comprehensive performance group dedicated to creatively preserving traditional Korean arts. The word 'Goreu' is derived from a Korean word meaning 'constant'. Just like the sun and moon in the sky, the group aspired to achieve unity through sound and movement.  In this performance, they will showcase traditional Korean drum and dance performances. 2. Seungjun Jung Seungjun Jung is a traditional Korean singer-songwriter who graduated from Chung-Ang university in Korea. He is dedicated to making traditional Korean music more accessible to the general public. He actively engages in various artistic attempt and creative activities to make traditional music more familiar. He is curretly the vocalist for the group 'L'Art Pour L'Art' and is gaining recognition through various TV programs. In this performance, he will present traditional Korean song and cover a popular UAE song 'Mohem Jiddan' by Hussain Al Jassmi.

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The Korean Cultural Center in the UAE and Sharjah Department of Government Relations are pleased to present a special event showcasing Korean Culture. We are honored to welcome the Korean Traditional Art Company 'GOREU' and the traditional Korean singer 'Seungjun Jung'. We invite you to join us for this event, which will highlight the rhythms and melodies of Korea. □ Event Title : Traveling K-Culture 'Pungryu' □ Hosted by : the Korean Cultural Center in the UAE / Sharjah Department of Government Relations □ Date and Time : 13th, September(Fri) 2024 / From 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm □ Venue : Sharjah Cultural Palace / https://maps.app.goo.gl/7HrqhPxFrWpz8m768 □ Participants : Anyone interested in Korean culture □ Performers : Korean Traditional Art Company 'GOREU' / Seungjun Jung □ Registration : RSVP / https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfgFTXV4y5TIToKnu5LjroHYhfjj4Oz_7DWUJ-0EpvtwIhbXQ/viewform?usp=sf_link □ Notice 1. This event is free of charge. Please make sure to RSVP. 2. Photos and videos may be taken during the event, which may be used for the perations and promotion of the Korean Cultural Center. □ About the performers 1. Korean Traditional Art Company 'GOREU' Founded in 2000, the 'GOREU' is a comprehensive performance group dedicated to creatively preserving traditional Korean arts. The word 'Goreu' is derived from a Korean word meaning 'constant'. Just like the sun and moon in the sky, the group aspired to achieve unity through sound and movement.  In this performance, they will showcase traditional Korean drum and dance performances. 2. Seungjun Jung Seungjun Jung is a traditional Korean singer-songwriter who graduated from Chung-Ang university in Korea. He is dedicated to making traditional Korean music more accessible to the general public. He actively engages in various artistic attempt and creative activities to make traditional music more familiar. He is curretly the vocalist for the group 'L'Art Pour L'Art' and is gaining recognition through various TV programs. In this performance, he will present traditional Korean song and cover a popular UAE song 'Mohem Jiddan' by Hussain Al Jassmi.

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The Korean Cultural Center in the UAE is hosting a special event for those who love Korean culture. We invite renowned Gayageum influencer Oh Hyunji (Yageum Yageum) and promising Korean dancer Cho Da Hee from Korea.  We welcome all those interested in attending this event.   □ Event Name: 2024 Yageum Yageum □ Venue: Korean Cultural Center in the UAE (Google Map Link : https://maps.app.goo.gl/QSCU5aFVqrYkoA7C7) □ Date & Time: Saturday, August 31, 2024, 18:00 - 19:30 □ Participants: Anyone who loves Korean culture / Open to the Korean community □ Program: Gayageum Performance (K-Pop, Traditional, Art Songs, etc.), Korean Dance (Salpuri, Sogo Dance, etc.) □ RSVP : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOhdL_jxchuZoDFOpPtkMJFGwuHmOeCBGMM2d_nzBn9Ro1JA/viewform?usp=sf_link ※ Attendance is limited to those who receive a confirmation email after RSVP: Confirmation emails will be sent on Tuesday, August 27.   □ Notice 1. This event is free of charge. 2. Only those who receive a confirmation email can attend the event. Confirmation emails will be sent on August 27 (Tuesday). 3. Absence without any notice will be a significant disadvantage for another event in the future. 4. Photos and videos may be taken during the event and could be used later for the operation and promotion of the Korean Cultural Center.     □ Introduction to the Performance Team ∙ Oh Hyunji (Known as ‘Yageum Yageum’) Hyunji Oh majored in Gayageum at Dankook University and is currently a rising Gayageum artist in Korea. Not only does she perform traditional Korean music, but she also releases covers of various pop and K-Pop songs, actively engaging with audiences online. With 690,000 followers on TikTok and 310,000 followers on YouTube, nearly 1 million people follow her activities. In particular, her Gayageum performance video for the “Untouchable Challenge” gained 23 million views, earning her global recognition as an artist. (Link: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZS2Le2Ajq/) - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yageum_yageum - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yageum_yageum - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yageum_yageum   ∙ Cho Da Hee Cho Da Hee is a traditional Korean dancer. She graduated from the Korea National University of Arts and she is a designated apprentice of the Jongmyo Jerye Ilmu, a National Intangible Cultural Heritage. She has received numerous awards in competitions, such as the National New Dancer Competition, the National Gugak Center’s Onnara Traditional Dance Competition, and the Seoul International Dance Competition. After graduating from university, she has continued her artistic journey.

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The Korean Cultural Center in the UAE is holding a Traditional Drum Workshop from Sep 2nd to Sep 5th for 4 days. For 4 days, we will start with the basics of drumming with the buk (Korean traditional drum), and on the final day, we will have a performance. ●︎  Location: Multipurpose Hall, KCC ●︎  Date and Time: Sep 2nd(Mon) to Sep 5th(Thu), 2024, 6 PM to 8 PM ●︎  Fee: Free ●︎  Eligibility: Open to anyone aged 14 and above, excluding Korean ●︎  Registration period: Aug 19th(Mon) to Aug 26th(Mon) *Results will be notified by email on Aug 27th(Tue) ●︎ How to Register: https://forms.gle/Lxp8PgeGSw6TPVZK9 ●︎ Important Notes: - Those who register but do not attend without prior notice may face restrictions from future cultural classes organized by the Cultural Center. - Photos and videos taken during the workshop may be used by the Korean Cultural Center for operational purposes, media promotion, broadcasting, and transmission. ●︎ Inquiries Email: lecture.kccuae@gmail.com (Only email inquiries are accepted.)

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Do you want to learn K-POP dance? Learn K-POP dance from passionate professional instructors! Don't miss the last K-POP Academy one-day class in 2024! Come and join us! ㅇ Course Date: August 18 (Sun), 11am-12.30pm (Mixed: Females & Males) ㅇ Location: Dee Studio, Abu Dhabi  https://maps.app.goo.gl/wxRuK3VVoU4K2dtC6 ㅇ Course Fee: Free ㅇ Who can apply: Males and females aged 14 and above ㅇ Registration Period: Aug 12 (Mon) - Aug 15 (Thu) *The confirmation email will be sent on August 16 (Friday) *Confirmation emails will not be sent during the registration period ㅇ How to Apply - You can apply on the link below. https://forms.gle/xn8EH8ewy6VgyS7j9 ㅇ Note - Due to space limitations, participation in each class is limited to 20 people. - Since the classes are free, if you are absent without notice after receiving a confirmation email, you may face disadvantages in participating in future classes offered by the Korean Cultural Center. - Videos and photos taken during the class may be used by the Korean Cultural Center, UAE, for broadcasting, transmission, etc. for the purpose of operating and promoting the Korean Cultural Center in the UAE.  ㅇ Contact kpopacademy.kccuae@gmail.com

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Do you want to learn K-POP dance? Learn K-POP dance from passionate professional instructors! ㅇ Course Date: August 16 (Fri), August 17 (Sat) - Session A : August 16 (Fri), 3.30pm - 5pm (Female only) - Session B : August 17 (Sat), 5pm - 6.30pm (Female only) - Session C : August 17 (Sat), 6.30pm - 8pm (Mixed Class: Females & Males) ㅇ Location: Melodica Music Academy, City Centre Al Zahia, Sharjah https://maps.app.goo.gl/rukMwKjjjeAb7NFz9 ㅇ Course Fee: Free ㅇ Who can apply: Males and females aged 14 and above ㅇ Registration Period: August 9 (Fri) - August 13 (Tue)  *The confirmation email will be sent on August 14 (Wednesday). *Confirmation emails will not be sent during the registration period. ㅇ How to Apply - You can apply on the link below. https://forms.gle/5A12yov3koznnmwe9 ㅇ Note - Due to space limitations, participation in each class is limited to 20 people. - Since the classes are free, if you are absent without notice after receiving a confirmation email, you may face disadvantages in participating in future classes offered by the Korean Cultural Center. - Videos and photos taken during the class may be used by the Korean Cultural Center, UAE, for broadcasting, transmission, etc. for the purpose of operating and promoting the Korean Cultural Center in the UAE.  ㅇ Contact kpopacademy.kccuae@gmail.com

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Boknal refers to the three hottest days of the year in Korea, which fall during the summer. These days are known as Chobok, Jungbok, and Malbok, and they usually occur in July and August by the solar calendar, and change every year according to the lunar calendar. Kongguksu(Noodles in Cold Soybean Soup) is a traditional Korean summer dish, characterized by its cool and savory flavor from soybean broth and noodles. It is typically enjoyed during the hot summer months and is a high-protein, low-calorie food that is also good for health. Gamjajeon(Potato Pancake) is a traditional Korean dish made primarily from grated potatoes, resembling a pancake. It is characterized by a crispy exterior and a soft interior. This simple yet delicious dish is beloved by many. ◯ Course Date: August 14, Wednesday, 5.30 PM ◯ Location: Taon Restaurant, Abu Dhabi ◯ Material Fee: 20AED ◯ Who can apply: Anyone aged 14 years or over (Excluding Koreans) ◯ Application Period: August 7 (Wednesday) - August 11 (Sunday), 2024 *The confirmation email will be sent on August 12 (Monday). ◯ How to Apply - You can apply on the link below. https://forms.gle/W58zxsHhUu7YLQrr9 ◯ Note - Since there are only 20 seats available, absence without notice will result in a significant disadvantage to you 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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