Friday, May 31, 2013

Korean Festival in ASEAN kicks off Philippine leg in June at the CCP


June 3, 2013, 7:00 PM Ensemble SINAWI
June 4, 2013, 7:00 PM Seoul Chamber Society
June 7, 2013, 7:30 PM Eun-ju Shin Dance Company & EDx2 Dance Company
Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater)
CCP Complex
Pasay, Metro Manila

The Korea Foundation in cooperation with the Cultural Center of the Philippines and the Korean Cultural Center opens the Philippine leg of the Korean Festival in ASEAN via a series of performances happening on June 3, 4 and 7, 2013 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater).

On June 3, 2013, at 7:00 PM, the Ensemble SINAWI performs traditional and fusion style Korean music. The ensemble, composed of six musicians, combines the earthy essence of Korean folk music, shaman improvisational works, and Pansori narrative song with a smart, edgy and contemporary chamber jazz attitude.

Classical music takes centerstage as the Seoul Chamber Society performs on June 4, 2013 at 7:00 PM. The chamber group, playing a variety of instruments from the string, woodwind, brass and percussion sections, will perform a wide range of works from the Baroque era up to contemporary times.

Finally, the Eun-ju Shin Dance Company and the EDx2 Dance Company will highlight contemporary dance on June 7, 2013. The Eunju SHIN Dance Company is considered as the trailblazer in creating a new path for traditional Korean dance. As a successor of Taepyung-mu and Yansanhak-chum, the Intangible Cultural Heritage No. 92, Eunju SHIN creates works that integrate contemporary experimentation with a multi-faceted language of the body and motion, based on her artistic passion for contemporary expression and reinterpretation of tradition. On the other hand, the EDx2 Dance Company, established by choreographer In-soo Lee, delves into various dance genres like hiphop, contemporary, drama mime and acrobatics.


All performances will be held at the CCP Little Theater. Admission is free on a first-come, first-served basis. Limited amount of tickets can be claimed on the registration table at the CCP Little Theater lobby.

After the performances, the Korean Festival in ASEAN continues in August starting with the KF Lecture Series tackling various topics related Korea intended for Korea-related scholars and specialists, local journalists and the general public happening on August 1, 2013 at the University of the Philippines. An exhibit of Korean contemporary print works will also be on view at the Metropolitan Museum of Manila from August 1-23, 2013. This touring exhibit of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Korea features a collection of print works that display the advancement of printmaking in Korea, as aligned with the development of print technology.

The Korea Foundation was established in 1991 to promote awareness and understanding of Korea by enhancing goodwill and friendship throughout the international community. Through the festival, Korea Foundation seeks to introduce aspects of Korea’s culture and arts to local audiences in an effort to enhance mutual understanding and closer cooperation.

Ticket price:
Free admission. First-come, first-served basis

For inquiries:
Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines www.koreanculture.ph
Korea Foundation www.kf.or.kr

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