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Egypt Today
01-05-2025
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- Egypt Today
Egypt, South Korea celebrate 30 years of diplomatic ties with traditional, modern Korean shows
A show performed by QUEEN team, Saengdonggam group and Beatboxer Jung Min-hyuk in an event marking 30 years of diplomatic ties between Egypt and South Korea in Cairo on April 30, 2025- press photo CAIRO – 1 May 2025: To mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the diplomatic Egyptian-South Korean relations, the Korean Embassy in Cairo organized a cultural event titled 'Dialogue of Five Thousand Years of Civilization' at the American University in Cairo, Tahrir Campus, on Wednesday. The event aimed at honoring the historic diplomatic relationship between South Korea and Egypt, promoting cultural exchange and mutual appreciation between the two nations, and exploring future avenues for cooperation in arts, culture, and education. The event started with a high-level symposium divided into six sessions, uniting artists, academics, and culture leaders from both nations. K-culture visionary Yoo Jae-heon, CEO of Yoozam Studio, delivered the keynote address on 'K-pop and K-Culture Design,' highlighting South Korea's transformative influence on global culture. The panelists of the symposium tackled topics about Arts Education in the Digital Age; Art as a Catalyst for Social Change; Theatre Exchange: Bridging Traditions; Smart Cities & Heritage Preservation; and Photography's Digital Evolution. The symposium resulted in the 'Cairo Arts Declaration' to support the global artistic cooperation. The declaration was signed by 11 luminaries including Korea's Cho Kang-hoon and Egyptian architectural engineer and former actor Seif Abo El-Naga. It aims to safeguard artistic freedom and diversity, to foster cross-cultural co-creation and education, and to build sustainable creative ecosystems. The celebration included an amazing Korean cultural show titled 'Colorful Korea.' The show featured a mixture of traditional and modern Korean culture. The Korean Saengdonggam (SDG) Crew performed one of the amazing LED dances, wowing the Egyptian audience and the other diplomatic representatives of different countries. Meanwhile, the Korean lady group, QUEEN, amazed the audience with a modern vision of 'gugak' (traditional Korean music). Moreover, the captivating performance of Korean beatboxer Jung Min-hyuk received an enthusiastic interaction from the audience. One of the most memorable moments featured a soundscape that simulated the audio of a film being created, portraying the picture of Egyptian civilization. The performance was met with loud applause and was widely regarded as one of the event's highlights. In a video, Minister of Culture of Korea Yu In-chon praised the event as 'the dawn of a new art ecosystem where artists from Korea, Egypt, Asia, and Africa co-create without boundaries, harnessing cross-continental collaboration to shape tomorrow's cultural landscape.' Reflecting on three decades of bilateral cooperation, Kim Yong-hyon, ambassador of Korea, underscored the evolution of the relationship between the two countries. He noted that South Korea and Egypt have successfully elevated their partnership to a strategic level, marked by deepened collaboration in the fields of trade, technology, and culture. 'Egypt, as the cradle of civilization and a Middle Eastern cultural nexus, and Korea, a global powerhouse of K-Culture, have long thrived on dynamic exchanges,' he said, adding that These cultural bonds will undoubtedly deepen bilateral cooperation and solidarity over the next 30 years, turning shared aspirations into reality.
See - Sada Elbalad
01-05-2025
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- See - Sada Elbalad
S.Korea, Egypt Celebrate Three Decades of Diplomatic Ties, Pledging to Deepen Cultural Bonds
Nada Mustafa In a vibrant celebration of cross-continental unity, South Korea and Egypt marked the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations yesterday with the cultural event 'Dialogue of Five Thousand Years of Civilization' at the American University in Cairo (AUC). The event not only honored three decades of bilateral cooperation but also charted a visionary path for art and culture to bridge continents and generations. Symposium Sparks Vision for Cross-Cultural Collaboration The day began with a high-level symposium divided into six sessions, uniting artists, academics, and culture leaders from both nations. K-culture visionary Yoo Jae-heon, CEO of Yoozam Studio, delivered a keynote address on 'K-pop and K-Culture Design,' underscoring Korea's transformative global cultural footprint. Speakers from both two countries explored pressing themes such as: - Arts Education in the Digital Age - Art as a Catalyst for Social Change - Theatre Exchange: Bridging Traditions - Smart Cities & Heritage Preservation - Photography's Digital Evolution Cairo Arts Declaration: A Blueprint for Global Creativity A landmark outcome was the unveiling of the 'Cairo Arts Declaration,' a manifesto championing global artistic collaboration. Signed by 11 luminaries, including Korea's Cho Kang-hoon and Egypt's Seif Allah Alnaga, the declaration launched the Asia-Africa Artists' Alliance (A3A). This pioneering platform aims to: - Safeguard artistic freedom and diversity - Foster cross-cultural co-creation and education - Build sustainable creative ecosystems Evening Extravaganza: Fusion of Tradition and Innovation The event crescendoed with 'Colorful Korea', an evening captivating performance at AUC's Memorial Hall. The Saengdonggam Crew fascinated audiences with a digital media show, while QUEEN reimagined 'gugak' (traditional Korean music) through a modern vision. The finale saw the two ensembles ignite the stage with a spellbinding performance—a masterful blend of traditional instruments, commanding vocals, and intricate choreography—that captivated every one and drew thunderous applause. A Shared Vision for the Future In a video address, Korea's Culture Minister Yu In-chon hailed the event as 'the dawn of a new art ecosystem where artists from Korea, Egypt, Asia, and Africa co-create without boundaries, harnessing cross-continental collaboration to shape tomorrow's cultural landscape.' Reflecting on 30 years of bilateral progress, South Korea's Ambassador to Egypt Kim Yong-hyon, emphasized that South Korea and Egypt have elevated their ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership through collaboration in trade, technology, and culture. 'Egypt, as the cradle of civilization and a Middle Eastern cultural nexus, and Korea, a global powerhouse of K-Culture, have long thrived on dynamic exchanges,' he stated. 'These cultural bonds will undoubtedly deepen our cooperation and solidarity over the next 30 years, turning shared aspirations into reality,', he added. 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 Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple
Daily News Egypt
29-04-2025
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- Daily News Egypt
'5,000 Years of Civilizational Dialogue' theme for Korea-Egypt 30th anniversary event
South Korea and Egypt will mark the 30th anniversary of their diplomatic relations with a cultural and arts exchange symposium and performances at the American University in Cairo (AUC) on April 30, 2025. The event, themed '5,000 Years of Civilizational Dialogue,' will take place from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM at AUC's Oriental Hall. It aims to foster deeper mutual understanding and long-term cultural cooperation between the two countries, organisers said. Hosted by South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, in collaboration with the Korea Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (KOFICE) and the Federation of Artistic and Cultural Organizations of Korea, the event is jointly organised with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Egypt. The stated goal is to deepen cultural and artistic exchanges and establish a sustainable foundation for cooperation among artists. The event comprises three parts: the 'Dialogue of Five Thousand Years of Civilization' symposium, the 'Cairo Arts Declaration,' and a 'Colorful Korea' celebration performance. The symposium will cover topics including the social role of the arts, art education in the digital age, the future of cities and art, and current cultural cooperation. Organisers noted that presenters emphasised the power of art in enhancing empathy and solidarity and the possibilities for cross-border creative collaboration. The second part will see the official launch of the Asia-Africa Artists' Alliance (A3A). This initiative is described as a sustainable platform intended to promote cultural exchange and mutual understanding among artists from Asia and Africa. Celebrations will continue the same evening with the 'Colorful Korea in Cairo' performance at AUC's Ewart Memorial Hall from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. This event aims to foster understanding of K-culture while expanding cultural exchanges, featuring a programme showcasing traditional Korean arts and contemporary popular culture. Organisers described the events as a significant milestone in the South Korea–Egypt partnership, underscoring a shared commitment to cultural diplomacy and people-to-people exchange. Kim Yonghyon, Ambassador of South Korea to Egypt, said: 'Over 30 years, our nations have transformed cooperation in to tangible progress, and will continue their commitment to a future oriented alliance, levering innovation, and shared values.' He added: 'Egypt's vision for sustainable development aligns with Korea's technological expertise will be a synergy that will shape the next decade.' Oh Sungho, Director of the Korean Cultural Centre in Egypt, stated: '30th anniversary celebrations are a testament to three decades of friendship and a launching platform for future cooperation in all domains.' He added: 'We aim to create a sustainable model for two-way cultural exchange that will fuel our co-prosperity.'
See - Sada Elbalad
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
South Korea and Egypt Celebrate 30 Years of Diplomatic Relations with Cultural Symposium and colorful Performances
Basant Ahmed In celebration of the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between South Korea and Egypt, a landmark cultural and arts exchange symposium to be held on April 30, 2025, at the Oriental Hall of the American University in Cairo (AUC). Under the slogan '5,000 Years of Civilizational Dialogue,' the event will take place from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM and aims to foster deeper mutual understanding and long-term cultural cooperation between the two historic civilizations. The event will be hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, in collaboration with the Korea Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (KOFICE) and the Federation of Artistic and Cultural Organizations of Korea and jointly organized with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Egypt. The event aims to deepen cultural and artistic exchanges between the two countries and establish a sustainable foundation for cooperation among artists from both countries. It will consist of three parts: 1. Symposium: 'Dialogue of Five Thousand Years of Civilization' 2. 'Cairo Arts Declaration' 3. Celebration Performance: 'Colorful Korea' The symposium will cover a wide range of topics, including the social role of the arts, art education in the digital age, the future of cities and art, and current cultural cooperation between Korea and Egypt. Presenters emphasized the power art in enhancing the empathy and solidarity and the possibilities for cross-border creative collaboration. Reflecting the solidarity between Korean and Egyptian artists, the second part of the symposium will witness the official launch of the Asia-Africa Artists' Alliance (A3A), a sustainable platform for collaboration among artists from Asia and Africa that mainly seeks to promote cultural exchange and mutual understanding. The celebrations will continue the same evening with a special event titled 'Colorful Korea in Cairo,' to be held at Ewart Memorial Hall, AUC, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Designed to foster understanding of K-culture while expanding the cultural exchanges between the two countries, the performance will feature a vibrant program that showcased the essence of both traditional Korean arts and contemporary popular culture. These events mark a significant milestone in the South Korea–Egypt partnership, underscoring their shared commitment to cultural diplomacy and people-to-people exchange. Kim Yonghyon, Ambassador of the South Korea to Egypt said that 'over 30 years, our nations have transformed cooperation in to tangible progress, and will continue their commitment to a future oriented alliance, levering innovation, and shared values. 'Egypt's vision for sustainable development aligns with Korea's technological expertise will be a synergy that will shape the next decade, ambassador Kim added. '30th anniversary celebrations are a testament to three decades of friendship and a launching platform for future cooperation in all domains,' said Oh Sungho, Director of the Korean Cultural Center in Egypt. 'We aim to create a sustainable model for two-way cultural exchange that will fuel our co-prosperity,' he added. 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 Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple
