Gugak Image Performance: Danwon dreaming and Hyewon dancing

Theme Festivals, Traditional Art 

Period September 24, 2009 - September 25, 2009 

Korea traditional music comes alive with live images of the past. Danwon Kim Hong-do and Hyewon Shin Yoon-bok were two greatest painters of Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) who focused on the portrayal of everyday lives of commoners. Thanks to the state-of-art technology the old paintings of musical performance that'll be shown at the stage through video, will later be demonstrated by real musicians and dancers. The actu...

• Sep 15, 2009
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Traditional Music Festival

Theme Festivals, Traditional Art 

Period September 20, 2009 - September 20, 2009 

Get in touch with Korean traditional music and songs. Traditional Music Festival is a 26th regular performance of Korea W Philharmonic Orchestra. The stage will include samulnori concerto, daegeum (large transverse flute) concerto, arirang song, folk song of Gyeonggi-do Province and more. Admission Ticket Price: 70,000 won (VIP)/ 50,000 won (R)/ 30,000 won (S)/ 20,000 won (A) Time: 8 p.m. Further Information Korea T...

• Sep 15, 2009
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Meet The Maestro Series: Han Sung-jun

Theme Traditional Art 

Period September 20, 2009 - September 20, 2009 

Three legendary figures in the field of gugak (Korean traditional music) are returning back to the stage this fall. The first of the series is dancer Han Sung-jun (1874-1942) whose movements opened a whole new chapter to Korean history of dance. A dialogue will take place in the middle of the performances to get to know him better. Lawyer Kang Ji-won will question Han's legacy and Choi Hae-ri will be there to...

• Sep 15, 2009
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Let's Make and Play Danso, a small bamboo flute

Theme Traditional Art 

Period September 12, 2009 - December 26, 2009 

Here is an interesting Korean craft class that teaches how to make danso, a Korean traditional bamboo flute. The class is open for all ages from elementary students to tourists form overseas and last for two hours. Get few tips about making bamboo flute and enjoy the elegance sound upon completion. Details Time: 2 p.m. (Every second and fourth Saturday) Sept. 12 - Dec. 26. Fee: 15,00o won (will cover material cos...

• Sep 15, 2009
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The 7th World Calligraphy Biennale of Jeollabuk-do

Theme Exhibitions 

Period September 19, 2009 - October 18, 2009 

Calligraphy is the essence of Sinosphere yet due to its heavy influence in East Asia, the genre itself was regarded a part of art. Before the development and full usage of Hangeul, Korea too, played a part in enriching the calligraphy culture of the East. The 2009 World Calligraphy Biennale chose mutual understanding as a subject for internal harmony not only with different cultural spheres but also between di...

• Sep 15, 2009
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Beauty Design Expo 2009

Theme Exhibitions 

Period September 18, 2009 - September 20, 2009 

Learn more about Korea's beauty industry and experience hands-on hot trends in Korea. Beauty Design Expo Korea 2009 is a festival for global beauty design industry aiming to create values, foster related industry and expand market overseas. Manufacturers, distributors, agents, marketers, colleges & universities, media, beauty association and other professionals of related fields will attend. The Expo expects to attrac...

• Sep 15, 2009
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Yangyang Song-i Mushroom Festival

Theme Festivals 

Period September 25, 2009 - September 29, 2009 

The Song-i pine mushroom is so special that it is referred to as a golden mushroom or diamond in the woods. It is also particularly expensive, one kilogram of songi costs over 200,000 won. Access to the natural environment to these luxury pine mushrooms is strictly restricted, therefore the Songi Festival is a great opportunity to discover the mushroom's ecology and pick them in the mountains. Visitors can also ...

• Sep 15, 2009
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Fragrance of White Flowers and Green Leaves

Theme Traditional Art 

Period September 04, 2009 - October 30, 2009 

Take an autumn tour to Korean traditional music. Seoul Namsan Theater for Traditional Music and Performing Arts presents Fragrance of White Flowers and Green Leaves. Six selected musicians including Shin Hee-jae, Ha Jee-ah, Choi Seul-ki, Jeon Ji-hyeon, Jung Eun-hye and Jo Ju-sun will perform Korean traditional vocal and instrumental music for this concert series. Admission Ticket Price: 20,000 won (Adults)/ 10,000 won ...

• Sep 02, 2009
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Flying with Gold Wind

Theme Traditional Art 

Period September 02, 2009 - October 28, 2009 

Welcome to September's weekly performance at Seoul Namsan Gugakdang every Wednesday at 7: 30 p.m. from Sept. 2 to Oct. 28. Audiences will enjoy the beauty of Korean traditional dance with seven selected musicians and groups. Park Kun Hee Dance Company will present various types of Korean dances including Taepyeongmu, Hallyangmu, Salpurichum and Sogochum. Kim Jin Hwan Korea Dance Academy too prepared songs, dances and...

• Sep 02, 2009
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Seoul Dance Festival

Theme Festivals, Performances 

Period September 09, 2009 - September 30, 2009 

The Dance Association of Korea will launch its 30th Seoul Dance Festival for a whole month from September 9th to 30th at Arko Arts Theater, Seoul. The stage will feature Korean dance, ballet and other creative performances to be awarded at the end of the festival. There will also be photo exhibition of modern dance from Sept. 10 to 18, a free dance lesson from Sept. 14 to 16 and outdoor stage of ...

• Sep 02, 2009
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2009 Incheon Jazz Festival

Theme Festivals, Performances 

Period September 05, 2009 - September 06, 2009 

Get ready to meet the noted jazz musicians from overseas at the 2009 Incheon Jazz Festival from Sept. 5 to 6. Other well known jazz musicians from overseas are coming to Korea to perform at Incheon Culture and Arts Center in line with the ongoing Incheon Global Fair and Festival. On Saturday Blanchard Terence Oliver will take the trumpet, Winston Brice David will do the saxophone Almazan Fabian the pi...

• Sep 02, 2009
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The Sound of Silence

Theme Performances 

Period September 04, 2009 - September 20, 2009 

The best of stage actors and staff members from Korea and Japan have came together to pull off a therapy musical The Sound Silence. The story goes back to the time of World War II when so many youths died of war. The musical depicts the tragedy of lost love. The Sound of Silence, after completing the performance in Korea and Japan in 2009, plans to go to China in 2010 and then London, signaling a new ...

• Sep 02, 2009
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