Writers: Ayushi Verma and Nishaa Ghosh (Delhi, India) Editor: Pooja Vishwanathan (Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India) Rang De Korea is KCCI’s flagship Korean culture festival in India. This festival was started in 2022 and unites all things Korean, from traditional arts and crafts to pop culture (K-pop, K-dramas), giving Indians a chance to enjoy and immerse…
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K-Event Review: Inauguration of Jodhpur Garden At Nami Island Children’s International Book Festival, South Korea
Writers: Dr. Priyanka Vyas and Neital Sharma (Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India) Editor: Pooja Vishwanathan (Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India) The Nami Island International Children’s Book Festival, often referred to as NAMBOOK, is a biennial event (occurring every two years) held annually in May on Nami Island, South Korea. This year, the celebration was held from May 3rd (Sat)…
Pansori: Storytelling in the Song
Pansori, a Korean genre of musical storytelling, was historically treasured by the elite and recognised by UNESCO in 2003. It gained popularity in the 19th century, appealing to both the upper and lower classes. Pansori’s resurgence in the 21st century has led to modern adaptations, and its influence is still felt in contemporary scene.
A Festival of Lights: Lotus Lantern Festival
Sumona Sinha, Silchar, Assam South Korea is not only famous for its beauty products, food, fashion, K-Drama, K-Pop, and technology, Samsung is considered one of the world’s largest smartphone manufacturers, Hyundai etc. but it is also famous for its scenic beauty. There are plenty of things we can enjoy in South Korea, from food to…
Journey of Korean Fashion: Morals weaved in utilities
Nehal Tambe, Mumbai, Maharashtra: In today’s world, where South Korea stands as a leader in pop culture & entertainment and has a secondary influence on fashion, known on one side for clothing with simplicity and class; and on the other side with quirky, vibrant popular culture inspired fashion trends. If we take a closer look, we might be able to trace the fading threads weaved to the journey and transition of the clothing styles of ancient Korea to the fashion trends of modern Korea.
Cheoyongmu: A Traditional Korean Dance-Form
Khiroda Singh Khuntia, Rourkela, Odisha: South Korea, a country which is famous for not only its entertainment, music, food, beauty, and fashion but also for its long preserved diverse tradition and culture. South Korea is now dominating the world due to the ever-increasing popularity of K-Pop and K-Dramas; and also has a fascinating history of its own traditional dances and music forms. Many K-Fans who love K-Dramas probably have seen the historical dramas such as Hwarang, Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo, and Hwang Jini; and might have found out how the traditional dance-forms were performed back then. Traditional dance-forms like Cheoyongmu, Seungmu, Hallyangmu, and Buchaechum which were beautifully performed in royal courts and among masses since the ancient times, are preserved and performed even today.