재외한국문화원 Overseas Korean Cultural Center

Date & Time: 26 January (Sun), 5:00 pm Venue: Manarat Al Saadiyat, Auditorium Ganre: Drama, history Rate: 12 Starring: Sol Kyung-gu, Byun Yo-han, Lee Jung-eun, Min Do-hee Reservation: https://csad-260125.splashthat.com/ In 1801, when a new king ascends the throne, a scholar Jeong Yak-Jeon who served the last king is exiled to remote Heuksando island during the Catholic Persecution for incorporating Christianity into his Confucian teachings. When he lands on the unknown issland with fears, rather he is amazed by wonders of various sea creatures. There he meets Chang-dae, a young fisherman who is a huge admirer of Confucianism and has a wide knowledge about the sea. Fascinated by his knowledge, JEONG decideds to write a book about the sea and asks Chang-dae to help him write the book, in exchange for helping Chang-dae's study of Confucianism.  The unlikely relationship eventually results in the creation of the first encyclopedia on Korea’s indigenous fish and the underwater world. Based on Jeong’s life and Book of Fish, the film is a sweeping account of 19th century Korea and a tender portrait of an unlikely friendship. A gorgeously lensed homage to classical monochrome cinema this masterwork by Lee Joon-ik is infused with poetic humanism. Against the backdrop of history, this coming-of-age morality tale dazzles not only with its lush style, evocative of traditional ink painting, but also with its emotional, structural, and philosophical scope.

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Creative Film Nights Date: 31 October 2024 Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM Location: Creative lab, Yas Creative Hub, Abu Dhabi Registration: Creative Media Authority - Events - Creative Film Nights Join us this month for a cinematic journey with Creative Film Nights, in collaboration with the Creative Lab & Arab Film Studio, and experience the richness of Korean short films alongside the short documentaries by graduates of the Arab Film Studio programs. Be part of a unique movie night featuring short documentaries and films: 1. The Korean short film “Cheong (청이)” by director IM Jung-in About the film: Having fun with friends was so enjoyable, Hong pretended not to see her blind father. Children grow when they are able to see things that they couldn’t see before. 2. The documentary “Luminary” by director Nada Jahed (Arab Film Studio alumni) About the film: A poetic portrait of a blind father with a bright perspective on life, who is strongly determined to deliver his message to the world. 3. The documentary “Made of Clay” by director Fayssal Bin Sahli (Arab Film Studio alumni) About the film: Made of Clay is the story of Ahmed, a passionate young stop-motion artist. Ahmed wants to pursue his dream, but finds it difficult to do so because of his father’s views on his art. In an attempt to gain his father’s acceptance, Ahmed unravels the truth behind his dissatisfaction. What Ahmed could not have foreseen is that in uncovering his father’s past, he learns something about his own future. 4. The documentary “M1-K0” by director Fahad Shaikh (Arab Film Studio alumni) About the film: A film about journey to find a deeper meaning of the unknown, “M1-K0” follows Mikolaj Zenliski, a Polish software engineer on his bicycle training in the middle of the desert, who could be blasting off to the Red Planet after getting through to the next stage of the Mars One project.

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Date & Time: 17 October (Thu), 7:30 pm Venue: Manarat Al Saadiyat, Auditorium Ganre: Drama Rate: 12 Starring: HA Jung-woo, BAE Doona, OH Dal-su Reservation: https://csad-171024.splashthat.com/ Jung-soo (HA Jung-woo), the manager of a car dealership, is in a cheerful mood on the way home from work thanks to a big order that he has just received. Then suddenly, the tunnel he is driving through collapses, and he is trapped inside. The only thing he can see around him is concrete wreckage, and all he has to sustain himself is 78% of his phone’s battery, two bottles of water, and his daughter’s birthday cake. With the news of a major tunnel collapse, South Korea is thrown into panic and the government rushes to put together a rescue plan. Dae-kyung (OH Dal-su), leader of the rescue team, tries various means to access the tunnel, but work proceeds at a frustratingly slow pace. Meanwhile, Jung-soo’s wife Se-hyun (Doona BAE) sends him messages of support through the only radio station he can hear under the tunnel, and she keeps up hope that he will return alive. Ultimately, the slow rescue effort causes a setback to the construction of a nearly complete tunnel nearby, and public opinion becomes divided over whether to proceed with a rescue effort that seems doomed to fail.

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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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The Korean Cultural Center in the United Arab Emirates celebrates the Korean New Year, Seollal, by showcasing the royal cosmetic culture of the Joseon Dynasty through an exhibition of traditional ceramics, vanity tables, and more. This event aims to reinterpret traditional culture in a modern context and shed light on the royal culture of Joseon. The exhibition features "Princess’s Make-up" by artist Heukyoseok (Wooh Na-young), "Gyeongdae(Cosmetic Mirror Box made of Mother-of-Pearl Lacquer with hexagonal pattern)" by Korea National University of Cultural Heritage, and a series of traditionally inspired modern cosmetics. Additionally, Professor Lee Jung-yong, Head of the Department of Traditional Arts and Crafts Korea National University of Heritage, will deliver a special seminar on the discovery of Princess Hwahyeop’s cosmetics and the development of traditional ceramic containers. ■ Event Information Hosted by: Korean Cultural Center in the UAE Organized by: Korea National University of Heritage Event Title: BEAUTY: The Harmony of Tradition and Modernity Location: Korean Cultural Center Dates: Ongoing throughout 2025 ■ Special Seminar Date & Time: January 29, 2025, at 6 PM Venue: Multipurpose Hall, Korean Cultural Center Registration: https://princesshwahyup.splashthat.com ■ Exhibition Details Princess Hwahyeop (1733–1752), the daughter of King Yeongjo and sister of Crown Prince Sado, passed away at the age of 20 due to smallpox. Her tomb in Namyangju revealed cosmetics that are believed to have been used during her lifetime. This exhibition, a collaborative effort by the Korea National University of Heritage, the National Palace Museum of Korea, and COSMAX, presents a modern reinterpretation of traditional cosmetics through artifact analysis and historical research. Visit the "Princess’s Room", adorned with Princess Hwahyeop’s ceramic cosmetics, traditional furniture, and vanities, along with the work of artist Heukyoseok, to experience the blossoming beauty culture of royal women in the Joseon Dynasty.

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Here are two artists who speak of the city and depict it in their work: Lee Yerim, who focuses on the buildings that provide everyday spaces for people, and Roh Jungyun, who explores the coexistence and conflict between the natural elements—plants—and the artificial structures—concrete walls—of the city. <<Color The City>> is an exhibition featuring Seoul, a city colored by the works of two rising young Korean artists, Roh Jungyun and Lee Yerim. It will be held at the Korean Cultural Center in Abu Dhabi from January 13 to 23, 2025. ■ Event Name: Color the City ■ Venue: Korean Cultural Center in the UAE, Multipurpose Hall ■ Dates: January 13 – 23, 2025 ■ Exhibition Hours: (Sun-Thu) 10 AM - 6 PM | (Fri) 10 AM - 2 PM | (Sat) Closed ■ Host: Korean Cultural Center in the United Arab Emirates ■ Organizer: Not A Galerie ■ Participating artists: LEE Yerim, ROH Jungyun "People built cities and constructed buildings out of necessity, but in the end, it’s the buildings—standing in place, watching people come and go like the tides—that remain as the true guardians of the city. Some buildings carry historical or artistic significance, but most of them are unremarkable structures where everyday life unfolds. They are the face of the city, and each day they tell me a different story. We spend most of our lives in the city, specifically among the buildings. Above all, these buildings are built solidly and need to be. I think this solidity is similar to the daily lives of people who live each day with a calm face while hiding a complex interior. The buildings in my paintings are solid yet soft, straight-lined yet organically intertwined, reflecting the emotions of people living in the city." — From LEE Yerim's Work Notes "I am interested in urban spaces that lack a distinct sense of place or are difficult to define. I categorize the elements that make up the city broadly into natural and artificial, and I express how these two elements coexist or clash through semi-abstract images that blend geometric patterns and natural forms. The geometric patterns in my work symbolize artificial structures like concrete walls or fences. Seoul, where I live, is a city where old urban landscapes in need of redevelopment coexist with new, apartment-dense neighborhoods. Around the fences of old apartments over 40 years old and the street trees, various weeds grow profusely. Passing by this area every day, I wonder as I watch the weeds grow almost daily: should these plants be considered essential for urban coexistence since they obscure unsightly concrete walls, or should they still be seen as weeds that need to be removed?" — From ROH Jungyun's Work Notes

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The Korean Cultural Center in the UAE presents the exhibition <Timeless Treasures: Gifts from Korea>, featuring works of art that combine traditional and modern Korea. This exhibition features works that interpret traditional Korean beauty in a modern way, such as bojagi (traditional Korean wrapping cloth), hanbok (traditional clothing of the Korean people), and folk paintings, along with creative works by young UAE artists. In particular, hanbok is given special meaning through the participation of Chonnam National University’s Department of Clothing, and folk paintings are reinterpreted with new vitality to tell a story. Through art, the importance of cultural exchange and collaboration is emphasized, and people from different backgrounds share the philosophy of blessing and inclusion. ■ Event Name: Timeless Treasures: Gifts from Korea ■ Venue: Korean Cultural Center in the UAE, Multipurpose Hall  ■ Dates: December 13 – December 27, 2024 ■ Exhibition Hours: (Sun-Thu) 10 AM - 6 PM | (Fri) 10 AM - 2 PM | (Sat) Closed  ■ Host: Korean Cultural Center in the United Arab Emirates ■ Organizer: Studio K ■ Participating artists: Korean painters, Chonnam National University Department of Clothing, UAE local artists, a total of 17 people

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Event Date: December 6th, 2024 (Friday) Event Time: 8:00 pm Ticket information: https://culturalfoundation.ae/en/event/SB-Circle-Coreyah   SB Circle and Coreyah blend traditional Korean music with contemporary, jazz, electronic, and folk influences.   SB Circle is a quartet comprising of bassist Seo Young-do, drummer Christian Moran, saxophonist Shin Hyun-pil, and gayageum player Park Kyung-so; a band of veteran musicians who engage in a myriad of musical activities including Gugak, free improvisation, jazz performance, and music for film.   Coreyah has pioneered a new style of Korean music that blends genres of contemporary ethnic and popular sounds while still maintaining the distinctive characteristics of traditional Korean instruments. The group’s unique freewheeling, polystylistic vision combines a variety of influences, including Anglo-American rock, Balkan gypsy, and genres from South America and Africa.

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The Korean Cultural Center in the UAE is now accepting participants for the Traditional Cosmetics Lip Balm Workshop. The Korean Cultural Center will host a two-day workshop on January 29 (Wed) and 30 (Thu), where participants will make traditional lip balm. This workshop is part of the <BEAUTY: The Meeting of Tradition and Modernity> exhibition, aiming to help participants understand the cosmetic culture of the Joseon royal court and reinterpret traditional culture in a modern way. Participants will be able to take home the lip balm they create. Due to limited materials, registration will be closed once 10 people have registered! Venue: Library, Korean Cultural Center in the UAE   Date & Time: January 29 (Wed) - January 30 (Thu), 2025 / Please refer to the RSVP link below for specific timings.   Registration: https://princesshwahyup.splashthat.com/   Participation Fee: Free   *All materials will be provided by the Korean Cultural Center.   Eligibility: Non-Koreans aged 16 and above   Registration Period: January 21 (Mon) - January 24 (Thu), 2025   The confirmation email will be sent on January 25 (Fri) morning.   Due to limited seating, only 10 participants will be accepted.   How to Register: https://princesshwahyup.splashthat.com/   <Notes> 1. Failure to attend without prior notice may result in disadvantages when applying for future cultural classes organized by the Korean Cultural Center.   2. Photos and videos taken during the workshop may be used for the Korean Cultural Center's operational purposes, media promotions, and other broadcasting or distribution purposes. <Inquiries> Email: lecture.kccuae@gmail.com (Only email inquiries will be replied)

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Celebrate Korean culture and desserts in the heart of the desert, blessed with perfect weather! Join us to explore the flavors of Korea as you enjoy Korean desserts crafted by renowned Korean cafes and restaurants, in partnership with local brands. aT Center weekend pop-up event will be held at a desert camp, featuring live cooking and tasting sessions, dessert-making workshops led by Korean chefs, and a variety of exciting activities and giveaways. Opening Event 23 November, from 4pm onwards Dates Saturday & Sunday 23&24 November 30 November & 1 December Timing 4pm-9pm Location Badaya Camp & Cafe Dubai-Hatta Rd-Al Qasimiah City https://maps.app.goo.gl/n6NFbNomYqQNMktn9 RSVP https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe938NRai_WYhtTFrPCZIOMim1jUYkykpU74TloS1DSI2__FA/viewform Korean Dessert Class Schedule 23 November 24 November 30 November 1 December Nutty and sweet Dasik Class Soft and nutty Chestnut  Ball Class Netflix Culinary Wars Chestnut Tiramisu Korean Strawberry Cordial

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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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