📚 2026 K-Book Festival: Books are the Foundation of Nations The Korean Cultural Center in the UAE presents the "2026 K-Book Festival," introducing the world of literature and illustration from Korea and the UAE through meetings between Korean and Emirati authors, offering a space for children and families to enjoy together. This festival features panel discussions and book talks with leading picture book authors from Korea and the UAE, screenings of animations based on outstanding Korean picture books, and various hands-on workshops where attendees can interact with the authors and experience traditional culture. We warmly invite you to this special picture book festival taking place in Dubai and Sharjah. 📖 Event Overview ■Event Period: September 4 (Fri) – September 5 (Sat), September 7 (Mon), 2026 (Note: No events on September 6) ■Venues: September 4 (Fri) – September 5 (Sat): Mohammed Bin Rashid Library (MBRL), Dubai September 7 (Mon): House of Wisdom, Sharjah ■Target Audience: Children, families, and anyone interested in Korean literature and culture ■Admission: Free 🎟️ Registration & Notice ■Registration Method: The Opening Ceremony, Author Book Talks, and K-Animation Screenings are open to all without prior registration. Workshops marked with "Prior Reservation Required" have limited materials and space, so participation is restricted to those who register in advance via the link (Google Form) below. (Maximum 2 sessions per person) ■Registration Link: https://forms.gle/8dJkaBcRAHv2fn2f8 ■Recommended Age for Workshops: To ensure smooth operations, participation is recommended for children aged 7 and above (elementary school age and older). ■Confirmation Email: Confirmation emails for workshop reservations will be sent individually 2 days prior to the event. ■Photography & Filming Consent: Photos and videos may be taken during the event for promotional and archival purposes. We hope you have a meaningful time at the 2026 K-Book Festival, celebrating the heartwarming impression of picture books and fun cultural experiences! 📌 Program Schedule [Day 1] September 4, 2026 (Fri) | Mohammed Bin Rashid Library (MBRL), Dubai 16:00 Opening Ceremony & Korea-UAE Author Panel Discussion Words Across Borders: K-Book Meets the UAE (Authors: Kim You-dae, So Yun-kyoung, Maitha Al Khayat) 17:40 K-Animation Screening The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly 19:00 Workshop #1 (Prior Reservation Required) Paint Your Own Korean Folk Painting! (Minhwa Scroll Making) [Day 2] September 5, 2026 (Sat) | Mohammed Bin Rashid Library (MBRL), Dubai 14:00 Book Talk with Author So Yun-kyoung 15:00 Creator's Lab #1 (Reservation Required) Imaginary Faces: Traditional Korean Mask Making with Author So Yun-kyoung 16:00 Book Talk with Author Kim You-dae 17:00 Creator's Lab #2 (Reservation Required) One-of-a-Kind: Unique Insect Crafting with Author Kim You-dae 18:30 K-Animation Screening The Magic of Sound: Magic Candies 19:00  Workshop #2 (Reservation Required) The Beauty of Hangeul and Craft Arts: Hangeul Name Bracelet & Hanbok (Commemorating the 100th Hangeul Day) [Day 3] September 7, 2026 (Mon) | House of Wisdom, Sharjah 18:00 Korean Authors Book Talk & Panel Discussion (Authors: Kim You-dae, So Yun-kyoung) 19:40 Creator's Lab  (Reservation Required) Artistic Workshop with Authors So Yun-kyoung & Kim You-dae (Separate Workshop)

The Korean Cultural Center in the UAE is pleased to present a special Korean Cooking Class, offering participants the opportunity to learn how to prepare simple and delicious Korean home-style dishes. During this hands-on class, participants will learn how to make Beef Bulgogi Rice Bowl and Korean-style Cucumber Salad. The program will introduce Korean ingredients and basic cooking techniques, followed by a hands-on cooking session where participants will prepare the dishes themselves. The class is designed to make Korean cooking easy to understand and recreate at home. After cooking, participants will enjoy the dishes together and experience Korean food culture through both cooking and tasting. We invite Korean food lovers to join us for an enjoyable afternoon of learning, cooking, and sharing Korean food! □ Event: Korean Cooking Class □ Date & Time: Thursday, 10 September 2026, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM □ Venue: ICCA Abu Dhabi □ Menu: Beef Bulgogi Rice Bowl & Korean-style Cucumber Salad □ Program: Cooking Demonstration, Hands-on Cooking & Tasting □ Admission: Free □ Registration: Required in advance □ RSVP: https://forms.gle/kvhXEbc2E7H6yhD7A

위대한 낙서 행사 포스터 The Korean Cultural Center in the UAE is pleased to present the final program of SAC ON SCREEN: Family and Youth Series with The Great Graffiti Exhibition and a special Hangeul Street Art Wall Workshop. The Great Graffiti Exhibition introduces graffiti and street art as forms of free visual expression and contemporary art. For this final event, the main focus will be a hands-on cultural workshop where participants can experience Korean language and visual culture through creative street-art-inspired design. During the workshop, exhibition stands will be transformed into a large collaborative Hangeul Street Art Wall using foam boards and traditional Korean paper, hanji. Participants will choose Korean words such as “friendship,” “love,” “dream,” “peace,” “Korea,” “culture,” and “art,” and reinterpret them in a bold street-art style using the visual beauty of Hangeul, the Korean writing system. This workshop also connects Korean tradition with contemporary art by using hanji as an artistic surface and reimagining the traditional Korean folding screen, byeongpung, as a modern graffiti wall. We invite families, youth, and Korean culture lovers to join us for a creative evening celebrating Korean language, tradition, and contemporary visual expression. □ Event: SAC ON SCREEN: The Great Graffiti Exhibition & Hangeul Street Art Wall Workshop □ Date & Time: Thursday, 20 August 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM □ Venue: Arirang Hall, Korean Cultural Center in the UAE □ Program: Screening of The Great Graffiti Exhibition and Hangeul Street Art Wall Workshop □ Target: Families, youth, and Korean culture fans □ Admission: Free □ Registration: Required in advance □ RSVP:  https://forms.gle/rWMw2nz977H7Q22e8

The Korean Cultural Center in the UAE is pleased to present the third screening of SAC ON SCREEN: Family and Youth Series with the Korean music theatre performance Bongjangchwi. Bongjangchwi was originally a form of Korean traditional music performed together with humorous storytelling about a phoenix. Today, only the music has been passed down, while the original story has disappeared. This performance reimagines the traditional music by creating new stories about birds and transforming it into a music theatre piece for children. The performance presents lively and imaginative stories of birds through Korean traditional music. With changes in rhythm, beat, pitch, and sound, combined with actors’ performances, puppets, and familiar everyday props, Bongjangchwi offers an accessible and enjoyable theatre experience for both children and adults. The screening features two stories. The first follows a cuckoo who dreams of traveling to the Sahara Desert after hearing stories from a swallow when it was young. The second tells the story of the shoebill, the biggest bird in the world, who wishes to fly like other birds and begins a journey to discover its true self. Join us at the Korean Cultural Center for a family-friendly evening filled with Korean traditional music, imagination, and theatrical storytelling. □ Event: SAC ON SCREEN: Bongjangchwi □ Date & Time: Thursday, 6 August 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM □ Venue: Arirang Hall, Korean Cultural Center in the UAE □ Screening: Bongjangchwi / 봉장취 □ Target: Children, families, and Korean culture fans □ Admission: Free □ Registration: Required in advance □ RSVP: https://forms.gle/deQxJWTWvjcf5Dof9 Notes: ●Seats are limited and advance registration is required. ●Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. ●Photography and video recording during the screening are not allowed.

The Korean Cultural Center in the UAE is pleased to present the second screening of SAC ON SCREEN: Family and Youth Series, The Illusion Masterpiece. SAC ON SCREEN is a special screening program by Seoul Arts Center that brings high-quality Korean stage performances to audiences through filmed productions. Through this series, the Korean Cultural Center introduces different genres of Korean performing arts to families, youth, and Korean culture lovers in the UAE. This screening features The Illusion Masterpiece, a spectacular performance by Korea’s leading illusionist Lee Eun-gyeol. Combining magic, performance, storytelling, and visual stage effects, the show invites audiences into a world of imagination, surprise, and wonder on the big screen. Join us at the Korean Cultural Center for a magical evening with Korean performing arts. □ Event: SAC ON SCREEN: The Illusion Masterpiece □ Date & Time: Thursday, 23 July 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM □ Venue: Arirang Hall, Korean Cultural Center in the UAE □ Screening: The Illusion Masterpiece / 이은결 더 일루션 : 마스터피스 □ Target: Families, youth, and Korean culture fans □ Admission: Free □ Registration: Required in advance □ RSVP: CLOSED Notes: Seats are limited and advance registration is required. Photography and video recording during the screening are not allowed. Guests with the SAC ON SCREEN stamp card can receive their stamp at the venue.