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Korea On Stage is an international project by the Korean Heritage Visit campaign, showcasing the value and beauty of Korean cultural heritage—the true source of K-Culture—to the world. Through traditional crafts, performances, and a variety of cultural experiences, the project reinterprets Korean history and culture from a contemporary perspective, offering everyone the opportunity to discover and enjoy a new K-Heritage experience.
To mark the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between France and Korea, this edition in France brings Korea’s thousand-year-old heritage to life in the streets of Paris, the city of art and freedom. “Matter,” shaped by the hands of artisans, meets the “breath” of a living spirit, creating a shared momentum. By engaging with patterns passed down through a thousand years of tradition and being swept away by the energy of movement and sound, Korean and French audiences are invited to feel “our hearts in unison,” brought together by heritage and creativity. PROGRAM: Traditional Korean performances October 1–3 | Place du Trocadéro and other venues in Paris Experience the full vitality of traditional Korean arts through the energy of heung (joy and enthusiasm) and meot (elegance and beauty). From the infectious rhythms of samulnori to the powerful movements of lion dance and Sogochum, a traditional Korean small-drum dance, let yourself be swept away by the energy and vitality of traditional Korean arts in the heart of Paris. Performance venues and times to be confirmed at a later date Korean Cultural Heritage Passport Trail October 2 and October 5–7, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. | Centre Culturel Coréen (ground floor) Receive a passport specially designed around Korean cultural heritage and explore the Centre Culturel Coréen’s various spaces and activities while collecting stamps. Participants who complete the entire trail will receive a special souvenir. Free admission, no advance booking required. Traditional Korean craft experiences October 2 and October 5–7, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. | Centre Culturel Coréen (ground floor) Discover the beauty of traditional Korean craftsmanship by creating your own objects inspired by ancestral techniques. Through a range of activities, including making a keychain from bojagi, a traditional Korean fabric, everyone can explore the world of Korean crafts. Free admission, no advance booking required. “IEOJIGYO” – Immersive experience October 2 and October 5–6, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. | Centre Culturel Coréen (ground floor) Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies offer a new way to discover Korean cultural heritage. Visitors can playfully explore the richness and stories of Korean heritage through VR content such as Dinosaurs of the Korean Peninsula, Mudong and Danijeon, as well as AR content including Imaginary Animals of Gyeongbokgung Palace and Magnificent Intangible Cultural Heritage, complemented by tactile models. Free admission, no advance booking required. “IEOJIGYO” – Korean Cultural Heritage Discovery Workshop October 2 and October 5–6, 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. / 2–3:30 p.m. / 4–5:30 p.m. | Centre Culturel Coréen (library) An educational and creative workshop introducing Korean cultural heritage through fun, hands-on activities. Under the theme “Discovering Seokguram, a World Heritage Site,” participants will explore the history and beauty of the Seokguram Grotto before making their own paper creation inspired by this masterpiece of Korean heritage. Free workshop with advance booking. Registration opens September 7 on the Centre Culturel Coréen website. ORGANIZATIONS: Korea Heritage Service The Korea Heritage Service is the central government agency of the Republic of Korea responsible for protecting and passing on the nation’s heritage, enabling everyone to discover and enjoy it, and creating new value for its future. Korea Heritage Agency The Korea Heritage Agency, a public institution operating under the Korea Heritage Service, works to preserve, promote, and enhance Korean cultural heritage so that everyone can discover, appreciate, and keep it alive.
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