Andong Unites the World Through Masks... 10 Days of Harmony at the International Mask Dance Festival

The Andong International Mask Dance Festival, the signature event of Andong, will take place for 10 days from September 26 to ...

Thai traditions and T-pop energy share the spotlight at Cheonggye Plaza in Seoul

Rain swept through central Seoul on Saturday, but it didn’t stop the crowds from showing up early, and staying late, for one ...
The New York Times

How South Korea Became a Cultural Powerhouse, and What’s Next

With BTS poised to reunite, “Squid Game” returning and a Broadway show winning awards, the Korean cultural wave keeps on rolling. By Jin Yu Young Reporting from Seoul A Tony Award-winning play on ...
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Villa Swagatam announces 34 laureates to celebrate cultural exchange between France and South Asia

The French Institute in India has announced the selection of 34 laureates for the third edition of Villa Swagatam, a residency programme that fosters cross-cultural dialogue and creative ...
Reuters

South Korea turns to culture in search of next fillip for growth

SEOUL, Aug 22 (Reuters) - South Korean entertainment companies riding the Korean Wave, or Hallyu, are scrambling to widen their global reach as Asia's fourth-largest economy bets on cultural exports ...
The New York Times

For South Koreans,‘Squid Game’ Was More Than Just Entertainment

The Netflix hit has left a lasting legacy as a major cultural export, but also one that exposed some unsettling aspects of Korean society. By Jin Yu Young Reporting from Seoul Contains spoilers for ...
UNESCO

Cultural sites in Africa, Arab Region, Asia, Europe, and Latin America inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List

The World Heritage Committee today added 13 cultural sites to UNESCO’s World Heritage List and one extension to an existing cultural site in Mexico. Roșia Montană Mining Landscape (Romania), was ...
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Embassies around DC will host open house tours as part of annual month-long celebrations

WASHINGTON (7News) — Embassies around the nation's capital this month will welcome the public to dozens of cultural events and food offerings as part of the annual "Passport DC," with one of the ...