The Korean Cultural Center in the UAE is pleased to present a special performance. Under the theme "Beyond Fear and Darkness", we are bringing together a visually impaired dance company from Korea and a talented autistic pianist from the U.A.E. This performance will share a message of hope, overcoming adversity and challenges. We warmly invite everyone to join and support this meaningful event. □ Performance Name : Korea-UAE Collaborative Performance "Stars, Lights, and Dances" □ Organized by : The Embassy of the Republic of Korea to the UAE □ Hosted by : The Korean Cultural Center in the UAE □ Performance Dates and Locations : 1. October 28th, 6 PM : Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination (Shakhbout City) / Google map Link : https://maps.app.goo.gl/n5euqjbyKPje7dYr9 2. October 29th, 2 PM : Sheikh Khalifa Specialty Hospital, RAK / Google map Link : https://maps.app.goo.gl/AMf6NkSzWwhkaevu6      ※ Note : This is a short performance, no RSVP needed. 3. October 30th, 8:30 AM : The Wellspring Private School      ※ Note : This performance is for school students only. □ Who can attend : Anyone who loves Korean culture. □ Registration : RSVP / https://forms.gle/1cfPWMjsAUmXPxpJ8 □ Performers 1. LUXbit Art Company : A visually impaired dance company from Korea 2. Ahmed Al Hashemi : An autistic pianist from the UAE □ Notes 1. The event is free, but RSVP registration is required for smooth event management. 2. Photos and videos may be taken during the event, which could be used for the promotion of the Korean Cultural Center. 3. Ahmed Al Hashemi will perform only at the performance on October 28th. □ About the Performers 1. LUXbit Art Company Established in 2013, LUXbit Art Company brings together visually impaired and non-impaired dancers, performing creative works based on traditional Korean dance and ballet. They aim to show the world that disability is only an inconvenience, not a barrier. The company holds annual performances and, in 2023, performed at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris. 2. Ahmed Al Hashemi Ahmed, a 14-year-old Emirati pianist and composer, is known as a musical genius and has won several international competitions. He uses his sense of touch to recognize every note, and has performed over 40 times in countries like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and South Korea, using music as a way to communicate with the world despite his inconvenience.

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 

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.

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.

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.