[Kculturescene] All about the Korean culture festival linked to the Stourbridge International Festival of Glass
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| (Source: Korean Cultural Center in the UK) |
On August 26, another Korean Culture Scene comes to the UK.
Expanding Horizons: Contemporary Glass from Korea
Promoting Korean culture at the Stourbridge International Festival of Glass!
The International Festival of Glass is a festival that takes place in the historical City of Stourbridge. Stourbridge is a city in the West Midlands of the UK that has about 400 years of history in glass craftsmanship.
This festival is held every two years and attracts nearly 300 glass craftsmen and thousands of visitors from all around the globe.
This year is special in that the theme of the festival is Eastern Asia and will spotlight the works of artists from Korea, Japan, and China.
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| (Photo: Joon-yong Kim, Flower in the Night, 2019/ Provided by Korean Cultural Center in the UK) |
As Korean glass crafts are expected to attract much attention at this festival, the Kculturescene has prepared various events in collaboration with the Korean Cultural Center in the UK in an effort to promote more aspects of Korean culture.
You can experience a variety of works by globally recognized Korean glass artisans such as Joon-yong Kim, Young-ho Park, Ji-yong Lee, Gwang-min Jung, Eun-su Choi, Hye-suk Choi, and Seong-hwan Hong.
In addition, various Korean events have been set up including a Hanbok fashion show with special performances and Korean culture experience programs.
We are pleased to introduce you to the Kculturescene, a Korean culture festival that you can experience in the International Festival of Glass that takes place in Stourbridge, UK!
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| (Photo: Modern Hanbok by Danha Judan/ Provided by Korean Cultural Center in the UK) |
On August 27 (Saturday), Korea Night with the theme of “Hot Hanbok, Cool Glass!” will be held.
In the string trio performance by a classic trio of the Royal Academy of Music, you can enjoy classical music such as works by Hayden and the Korean folk song ‘Arirang’.
A Korean dance troupe that is performing in the UK will also give a special performance of fusion Korean dance.
Festival attendees will especially look forward to the Hanbok fashion show on Korea Night.
Traditional Korean Hanbok is the central theme of the show and ‘Danha Judan’ will showcase modern Hanbok on the stage. Danha Judan, which operates their business in the UK, caught global attention through their Hanbok in Black Pink’s music video and ‘London Hanbok.’
Hanbok will also be presented with glass jewelry crafted by glass crafts artists Joon-yong Kim, Kieth , and other artisans so that you can appreciate the ‘special combination of Hanbok and glass.’
The Kculturescene has prepared workshops where visitors to the Stourbridge International Festival of Glass can get hands-on experience of Korean culture.
<Making Korean traditional craft - Lotus Lantern>
August 26 (Friday) 12:00-13:00
Experience Korean Buddhist culture while making a lotus lantern that has the meaning of ‘lighting up the darkness!’
<Making Korean traditional craft - Norigae>
August 29 (Sunday) 11:30 – 12:30
Make your own Norigae that shows off the beauty of Korean traditional Hanbok!
<Making Korean traditional food – Kimchi>
August 29 (Monday) 14:00 – 16:00
Experience Korean traditional food culture while making Kimchi which is gaining worldwide popularity as a superfood!
The Kculturescene and Korean Cultural Center in the UK have prepared many different workshops where you can learn Korean culture through various physical activities.
<Korean traditional dance – Ganggangsullae>
August 27 (Saturday) 12:00 – 13:30
Experience Korean community culture while learning the Ganggangsullae dance enjoyed during the Korean traditional festival called ‘Chuseok’!
<Korean traditional art – Calligraphy>
August 28 (Sunday) 11:00 – 13:00
Write the Korean alphabet ‘Hangeul’ and make your own calligraphy art!
<Korean traditional martial art – Taekwondo>
August 28 (Sunday) 14:00 – 16:00
Discover the origin and history of Taekwondo and learn some of the skillful Taekwondo techniques!
You can experience unique Korean culture through ‘Kculturescene’ in the Stourbridge International Festival of Glass
Various Korean culture experience events await you.
The Kculturescene is unfolding for four days from August 26~29!
Please come and appreciate the beauty of Korean culture at the Stourbridge International Festival of Glass!
Korean Culture Scene website
Korean Cultural Center in the UK website
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