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Al-Ahram Weekly
2 days ago
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- Al-Ahram Weekly
Korea Culture Week 2025 kicks off in Cairo - City Lights - Life & Style
The Korean Cultural Centre in Egypt has launched Korea Culture Week 2025, offering a vibrant showcase of South Korea's cultural heritage and contemporary creativity through music, fashion, exhibitions, and interactive workshops. The week-long cultural programme, running from 11 to 17 July, commenced with an inaugural concert at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC). This year's edition illuminates the beauty and diversity of Korean culture, blending the traditional with the contemporary. In response to the growing fascination with the Korean arts and culture in Egypt, the event seeks to reinterpret traditional elements with modern sensibilities, offering audiences a multifaceted and enriching experience. Over the week, visitors are invited to engage with the finest expressions of Korean artistic traditions through music, dance, fashion, and storytelling. The festivities opened with a mesmerizing performance by Sangjaru, an acclaimed Korean folk fusion ensemble celebrated for its dynamic interplay between heritage and innovation. Fusing traditional Korean melodies with the vibrant energies of gypsy swing, funk, rock, and improvisation, Sangjaru embodies a compelling cultural synthesis. The group's name — derived from the Korean words sangja (box) and jaru (sack) — symbolizes the coexistence of structure and adaptability, echoing their artistic mission to revitalize tradition through contemporary interpretation. Sangjaru, an acclaimed Korean folk fusion ensemble, opened the Korean Cultural Week. The Korea Culture Week also offers a wealth of participatory opportunities and curated exhibitions, such as the Hanbok: Carrying on Tradition Exhibition, featuring modern reinterpretations of Korea's traditional attire and blending classic designs with practicality and comfort. In collaboration with Nabim — a hanbok brand known for reinterpreting traditional designs into modern styles — the exhibition showcases hanbok's versatility in daily life and on stage. Visitors can also enjoy a hanbok-wearing experience. Attendees can participate in hands-on workshops throughout the week, crafting hanbok accessories under the guidance of Korean specialists. The cultural week also explores the history of traditional Korean musical instruments through an exhibition introducing ancient Korean musical instruments categorized into strings, winds, and percussion. These instruments have been used in court music, folk traditions, and ceremonial rituals for centuries, offering a glimpse into Korea's rich musical heritage. Visitors are being introduced to the auditory heritage of Korea through an interactive display of traditional instruments. They can scan the QR codes placed next to each instrument to listen to its unique sound. Concurrently, the KCC is presenting the K-Comics World Exhibition throughout July at its headquarters in Dokki. The showcase highlights the celebrated webtoon Hellbound, a critically acclaimed creation by writer Choi Gyu-seok and director Yeon Sang-ho. It garnered global attention following its adaptation into a Netflix original series. Egypt proudly hosts the inaugural leg of this international exhibition, which will subsequently travel to Canada, China, Hungary, and Japan, further advancing the global footprint of Korean digital storytelling. Korea Culture Week opening at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization Thursday, 17 July, will bring the Egyptian Preliminary Round of the K-Pop World Festival, an esteemed global competition orchestrated by Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, KBS, and Korean diplomatic missions worldwide. This electrifying event will offer aspiring Egyptian performers the opportunity to showcase their passion for K-pop and vie for a place in the prestigious finals to be held later this year in Changwon, South Korea. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Daily News Egypt
7 days ago
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- Daily News Egypt
Korea Culture Week in Egypt to blend K-Pop with traditional arts
The Korean Cultural Centre in Egypt will launch its 2025 Korea Culture Week on July 11, presenting a week-long programme that blends traditional arts with contemporary culture, culminating in a K-pop competition. The event, titled 'Exploring Han Vibes: From Hanbok to K-Pop,' aims to showcase the diversity of Korean culture by reinterpreting traditional elements for a modern audience, responding to growing interest in Korean arts in Egypt, the centre said. The cultural programme will run from July 11 to July 17, opening with a concert by the Korean folk fusion ensemble Sangjaru at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation (NMEC) at 7:00 PM on Friday. The group is known for fusing traditional Korean melodies with genres such as gypsy swing, funk, and rock. Throughout the week, the event will feature a range of exhibitions and participatory workshops. An exhibition will showcase the elegance and evolution of hanbok, Korea's traditional attire, alongside hands-on workshops where attendees can craft hanbok accessories. Visitors will also be introduced to Korea's auditory heritage through an interactive display of traditional string, wind, and percussion instruments. Running concurrently throughout July, the Korean Cultural Centre is also presenting the K-Comics World Exhibition. The showcase highlights the webtoon Hellbound, created by writer Choi Gyu-seok and director Yeon Sang-ho, which gained global attention after its adaptation into a Netflix original series. Egypt is the inaugural host of the international exhibition, which is scheduled to travel to Canada, China, Hungary, and Japan. The week-long celebration will culminate on Thursday, July 17, with the Egyptian Preliminary Round of the K-Pop World Festival. The global competition, organised by Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, and broadcaster KBS, offers Egyptian performers the opportunity to compete for a place in the finals to be held in Changwon, South Korea.
See - Sada Elbalad
09-07-2025
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- See - Sada Elbalad
Korean Culture Week 2025 Kicks off in Cairo
Israa Farhan The Korean Cultural Center in Egypt is delighted to present the 2025 edition of Korea Culture Week, an immersive celebration of Korean cultural heritage and its modern evolution. The weeklong cultural program will commence with an inaugural concert on Friday, July 11, at 7:00 PM at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC). This year's edition aspires to illuminate the beauty and diversity of Korean culture, blending the traditional with the contemporary. In response to the growing fascination with Korean arts and culture in Egypt, the event seeks to reinterpret traditional elements with modern sensibilities, offering audiences a multifaceted and enriching experience. Over the course of the week—from July 11 to July 17—visitors will be invited to engage with the finest expressions of Korean artistic traditions through music, dance, fashion, and storytelling. The festivities will open with a mesmerizing performance by Sangjaru, an acclaimed Korean folk fusion ensemble celebrated for its dynamic interplay between heritage and innovation. Fusing traditional Korean melodies with the vibrant energies of gypsy swing, funk, rock, and improvisation, Sangjaru embodies a compelling cultural synthesis. The group's name—derived from the Korean words sangja (box) and jaru (sack)—symbolizes the coexistence of structure and adaptability, echoing their artistic mission to revitalize tradition through contemporary interpretation. Beyond the stage, Korea Culture Week offers a wealth of participatory opportunities and curated exhibitions: Hanbok Exhibition and Creative Workshops: A thoughtfully curated exhibition will showcase the elegance and symbolism of hanbok, Korea's traditional attire, tracing its aesthetic evolution across eras. Throughout the week, attendees may participate in hands-on workshops, crafting hanbok accessories under the guidance of Korean cultural specialists. Exploration of Traditional Korean Musical Instruments: Visitors will be introduced to the auditory heritage of Korea through an interactive display of traditional instruments—categorized into strings, wind, and percussion—each bearing centuries of cultural resonance. K-Comics World Exhibition: Concurrently, the Korean Cultural Center is presenting the K-Comics World Exhibition throughout the month of July. The showcase highlights the celebrated webtoon Hellbound, a critically acclaimed creation by writer Choi Gyu-seok and director Yeon Sang-ho, which garnered global attention following its adaptation into a Netflix original series. Egypt proudly hosts the inaugural leg of this international exhibition, which will subsequently travel to Canada, China, Hungary, and Japan, further advancing the global footprint of Korean digital storytelling. The celebration will culminate on Thursday, July 17, with the Egyptian Preliminary Round of the K-Pop World Festival, an esteemed global competition orchestrated by Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, KBS, and Korean diplomatic missions worldwide. This electrifying event will offer aspiring Egyptian performers the opportunity to showcase their passion for K-pop and vie for a place in the prestigious finals to be held later this year in Changwon, South Korea. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean
