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.