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Korea Culture Week 2025 Draws Great Turnout
Yara Sameh - Ali Abo Deshish The Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in Egypt brought the curtain down on Korea Culture Week 2025 with a spectacular closing ceremony held at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC). It amis to enhance cultural and civilizational exchange between Egypt and South Korea. The annual event provided a unique platform that combined elements of Korean heritage and contemporary arts. The highlight of the evening was the Egyptian Preliminary Round of the renowned K-Pop World Festival, where rising talents competed for a chance to represent Egypt at the global finals in Changwon, South Korea. Egyptian performers captivated the audience with their dynamic, high-energy dance routines, expressing their deep admiration and passion for K-Pop idols. Out of 5 performance groups, the winners of the competition 1st Place The Groove, 2nd Place Hams Mohamed and 3rd Place Angster earned top honors and will be qualified for participation in the global finals, co-hosted in October by Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS). The ceremony opened with captivating performances by graduates of the K-Pop and Gugak (traditional Korean music) academies, which were held earlier last month at the Academy of Arts. Their performances reflected the growing cultural exchange and mutual understanding between Egypt and Korea. Throughout the week, the KCC organized a rich program of events, including traditional and contemporary Korean music performances, a vibrant hanbok (traditional Korean attire) exhibition, hands-on workshops, and an engaging display of traditional Korean musical instruments. Visitors of all ages enjoyed hanbok try-on experiences and captured memorable moments in photos while wearing the colorful garments. The exhibition was curated by renowned Korean designer Kim Ji-Eun, who also led a popular workshop on hanbok accessory design that welcomed around 300 participants. Audiences also explored the 'Korean Culture Boxes' – a traveling showcase featuring miniature exhibits of Korean life, including traditional housing, hangeul (the Korean alphabet), and various cultural artifacts, offering an interactive cultural experience. Meanwhile, the KCC launched the K-Comics World Exhibition, marking Egypt as the first international stop. The exhibition features the globally acclaimed webtoon Hellbound, ahead of its next destinations in Canada, China, Hungary, and Japan. The exhibition will remain open to the public at the Korean Cultural Center in Cairo until the end of July. Korea Culture Week 2025 has once again served as a vibrant platform for cross-cultural dialogue, drawing thousands of visitors and celebrating the shared passion for creativity, music, and heritage between Korea and Egypt. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha 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 Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Arts & Culture Hawass Foundation Launches 1st Course to Teach Ancient Egyptian Language
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Korea Culture Week 2025 Concludes with Spectacular Finale
Basant Ahmed The Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in Egypt brought the curtain down on Korea Culture Week 2025 with a spectacular closing ceremony held at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC). The highlight of the evening was the Egyptian Preliminary Round of the renowned K-Pop World Festival, where rising talents competed for a chance to represent Egypt at the global finals in Changwon, South Korea. Egyptian performers captivated the audience with their dynamic, high-energy dance routines, expressing their deep admiration and passion for K-Pop idols. Out of 5 performance groups, the winners of the competition 1st Place The Groove, 2nd Place Hams Mohamed and 3rd Place Angster earned top honors and will be qualified for participation in the global finals, co-hosted in October by Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS). The ceremony opened with captivating performances by graduates of the K-Pop and Gugak (traditional Korean music) academies, which were held earlier last month at the Academy of Arts. Their performances reflected the growing cultural exchange and mutual understanding between Egypt and Korea. Throughout the week, the KCC organized a rich program of events, including traditional and contemporary Korean music performances, a vibrant hanbok (traditional Korean attire) exhibition, hands-on workshops, and an engaging display of traditional Korean musical instruments. Visitors of all ages enjoyed hanbok try-on experiences and captured memorable moments in photos while wearing the colorful garments. The exhibition was curated by renowned Korean designer Kim Ji-Eun, who also led a popular workshop on hanbok accessory design that welcomed around 300 participants. Audiences also explored the 'Korean Culture Boxes' – a traveling showcase featuring miniature exhibits of Korean life, including traditional housing, hangeul (the Korean alphabet), and various cultural artifacts, offering an interactive cultural experience. Meanwhile, the KCC launched the K-Comics World Exhibition, marking Egypt as the first international stop. The exhibition features the globally acclaimed webtoon Hellbound, ahead of its next destinations in Canada, China, Hungary, and Japan. The exhibition will remain open to the public at the Korean Cultural Center in Cairo until the end of July. Korea Culture Week 2025 has once again served as a vibrant platform for cross-cultural dialogue, drawing thousands of visitors and celebrating the shared passion for creativity, music, and heritage between Korea and Egypt. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha 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 Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results Arts & Culture Hawass Foundation Launches 1st Course to Teach Ancient Egyptian Language
Al-Ahram Weekly
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- 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:
