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.