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Korea Herald
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Heritage Week to kick off Friday
The annual Heritage Week will kick off Friday, hosting programs engaging the public to raise awareness of Korean heritage. At over 400 locations from Seoul to Jeju Island, municipalities will showcase their cultural items or practices of exclusive historic significance, according to the Korea Heritage Service, the agency that has been organizing the free event since last year. 'It's an immersive experience open to people as young as grade schoolers,' a KHS official said. At 'Building Your Own Terrarium' program taking place in Seoul, participants will learn how to make a terrarium, a small glass enclosure for holding plants, at the hanok house and atelier of 19th-century landscape painter Yi Sang-beom. In Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, the 'Hyanggyo and Nature' program will introduce visitors to the history of state-run Confucian schools, or hyanggyo, whose establishment dates back to the Goryeo era (918–1392). The "exceptionally rich biodiversity' around hyanggyo premises will also be touched upon, according to the KHS. 'Nongak for Family' is a family-friendly program, where participants will be led to an open field to perform 'nongak,' traditional farmers' music, that served as both a rite and entertainment. 'Remembering Sunduksa' program on Jeju Island will look at how the Buddhist temple Sunduksa influenced life on the island in an immersive exhibition that will highlight heritage artifacts held at the temple. The Heritage Week runs through June 22. Some programs require reservation at
Korea Herald
26-05-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Korea, seeking key meeting, pledges W5b to UNESCO
Funding could boost Korea's bid to host UNESCO meeting, official says South Korea will contribute a total of 5 billion won ($3.6 million) to UNESCO's fund promoting intangible cultural heritage around the world, as it bids to host a meeting of the UN cultural body in the country. The Korea Heritage Service will gift 1 billion won annually over the next five years to help the body set up an online platform that shares the best practices of preserving intangible heritage, according to the state-run agency, which said a formal arrangement has been signed to oversee progress. A Korea Heritage Service official said the latest donation demonstrates Seoul's commitment to looking after cultural objects of global significance. Currently, Korea is ramping up efforts to host the annual meeting of the 21-member UNESCO World Heritage Committee next year. The meeting, which started in France in 1977, has since convened in only four Asian countries — Thailand, Japan, China and Cambodia. A meeting in Korea, the KHS official noted, would enhance the country's global profile. A July committee meeting in Paris will decide on Korea's bid, the official added, saying a dedicated task force is engaged in last-minute outreach to the 21 member countries that will vote on the host country. Korea is currently the sole country planning to announce a candidate host city in late June. 'The candidate host city will wait for confirmation at the July meeting of the World Heritage Committee,' a KHS official said. 'Our presence at UNESCO is bigger than what some might think,' another KHS official said of the country's growing influence in the organization, referring to Korean entries on UNESCO's list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity. Korea now has 23 entries, the fourth-highest after China with 39, Turkey with 28 and France with 26. Korea last made the list in December for jang-making, the traditional Korean ways of making fermented pastes and sauces known as 'jang.'
The Citizen
24-05-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
KHS matric learner strikes gold at U20 Afcon
Krugersdorp High School's very own Thato Sibiya has made both his country and community proud as he was part of the talented group of players who lifted the U20 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) title for the first time in Egypt after they beat Morocco 1–0 in the final on May 18. • Also read: KHS youngster among SA U17 squad at AFCON Thato, who is currently in matric, describes the feeling of winning as overwhelming and emotional, stating that it was all teamwork and hard work that earned them gold. Thato plays as a left-wing defender for the Mamelodi Sundowns Football Academy. It was in April 2023 that he received his first national team call-up, representing the U17 team in the Afcon that took place in Algeria that year. The U20 team won their maiden title while also reaching their first final in nearly two decades. The boys returned to a hero's welcome on May 20, and Thato was overwhelmed with joy. It feels unbelievable, you know, it feels like I'm dreaming because we made history as being the first youth group to do it, which I'm grateful for. It feels special.' Ahead of the match, the coach of the U20 national team, Raymond Mdaka, expressed confidence that the boys were capable of rewriting the history books. Raymond believed they could cause a significant upset against Morocco. 'For us, reaching the final was out of our reach, but the belief grew when we made it. Nevertheless, we have rewritten the history books. We would now like to turn the tables and see how best we can help develop young talent as a country, because you can see there has been a bit of a slump in South Africa regarding junior teams, but we have picked up our game, as my goalkeeper said. You see, the U17s have qualified, the U20s have qualified. It looks like we are getting there,' he said. According to Thato, the preparations going into the final were very clear and straightforward, as the team knew they had come that far not just to participate in the final but to win it and make history. The team played six games, facing formidable opponents such as Egypt, Nigeria, and Morocco to claim their first title. It was the boys' first final since 1997, facing Morocco once more. The victory in the final means the team qualifies for the U20 FIFA World Cup, which will be held later this year in Chile. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Kinston High School celebrates top students at annual banquet
KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — Kinston High School held their 48th Annual Academic Banquet to celebrate the academic achievements of their students. During this banquet, 9th-12th grade students were recognized for their high academic achievements, with a highlight for the seniors that ranked in the top ten of their class. 'The 48th Annual Academic Banquet is more than just a celebration of student achievement,'Kinston High School Principal Kellan Bryant said. 'It is a yearly reminder of the dedication, perseverance, and support that define our school community. For our school staff, it's a reminder of why we do what we do. For our students and their families, this evening is a well-earned moment of honor and pride.' Kyle Brown, a 2012 KHS graduate and rising leader in government affairs, was the keynote speaker. He shared how his experience at Kinston High School, being a former student body president and state basketball champion, has shaped his personal and professional success. 'This is a wonderful occasion for me because this is my home,' said Brown. 'The lessons,guidance, and unwavering support I received here have been instrumental in helping me make my dreams a reality.' Brown also reminded students of their worth and potential. 'You are enough, any day of the week,' he said. 'The sky is truly your limit.' Seniors were individually recognized and given a copy of Make Your Bed by Admiral William H. McRaven. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Korea Herald
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Korea to showcase works at London Craft Week
For the first time, Korean artisans are taking part in London Craft Week, running at The Lavery in London's South Kensington from May 2-18. Under the title 'Objects of Beautification,' 82 works by artisans are on display with the support of the Korea Heritage Service. The everyday items include letter openers, vases, brooches, leather pouches and quilted silk scarves, among others. These works have been developed through collaboration between traditional artisans and contemporary designers, according to the KHS. 'They are meant to show that traditional Korean handicrafts still have a place in everyday life today,' a KHS official said. More intricate crafts recognized by the agency for cultural significance are also on display, the official added. Those include 'hapjukseon,' a folding bamboo fan; 'seoan chabanham,' a tea table with a small built-in storage box; and 'durujumeoni,' a small traditional pouch worn around the waist. 'Everything Korean is riding a global wave of popularity, and we hope to see our traditional items on the top of that wave,' another KHS official said.
