Pune, 13th December, 2016: 3rd Korean and Indian Festival hosted by consulate general of the republic of Korea in Mumbai, sponsored by Korean Association Pune and Powered by Face of India will be held at Phoenix Market City, Pune. This festival is designed to contribute to cultural diversity through communication to look at unfamiliar cultures without prejudice and promote mutual understanding between Korean & Indian.
It is structured to realize ‘the escape from everyday life’ and ‘breakdown of the barrier by associating with other groups’. In particular, this festival included both ‘ethnic festivals’ and ‘multicultural festivals’. Not only expressing cultural identity of Korea and India, but also trying an experimental collaboration of two different arts forms.
This festival will give an educational effect to the Indians who reside in Pune; participating effect of artists and local residents who will participate in the event; healing effect to relieve stress through culture and art; it is expected that the cultural exchange between Korea and India will lead to the improvement of bilateral relations.
Theme of the festival arouses empathy from the universality of humanity within five elements (earth, water, fire, wind and ether) which are the basic concept of entire festival. It expresses the commonness as well as differences between Korean & Indian culture.
There will be 190 performers including Jeollabukdo Provincial Institute of Korean Traditional Music, Renowned Indian musicians & dancer, Winner of K-pop contest, Korean school students, Show by Pune Fashion Week, Kukkiwon Taekwondo Demonstration Team India, Bhosale’s Taekwondo Academy etc.
Visitors can try on the Korean costume, Hanbok and get the pictures on the spot. There will be demonstrations of Korean calligraphy in Hangul, Korean letters. Everyone is welcome to be a part of the art and craft activities.
Korean Indian Cultural Festival will also witness the presence of guest from Korea and India, Mr. Soungeun Kim (Consulate General of the Republic of Korea), Mr. Hyunseok Choo (President of Korean Association Pune) Mr. Badal Saboo (Chairman Face of India).
Mr. Soungeun Kim (Consul General of Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Mumbai) says- “Cultural exchanges provide a firm foundation for people to progressively propel into more integrated and cooperative relationship. Korea and India is the cultural hub of the ancient world which sets them in an advantageous position to reap it. As the soil, however rich it may be cannot be productive without cultivation, so the mind without culture can never bear good fruit.
This spectacular event will showcase and promote Indo-Korean cultural exchanges through a variety of performances where talented individuals and groups from Korean and Indian Community across India come on stage. With the kind of overwhelming response we received at Korean Film festival, I’m sure this event will be a huge success too and our audience will be well gratified”.
Hyunseok Choo (President of Korean Association Pune) – “This festival is designed to unite growing Korean community in Pune as well as sharing our Korean rich culture with other Indian communities. Hopefully, it will be a celebration of the development of social cultural and economical relationships between Indian and Korean communities”.
Badal Saboo (Chairman Face of India) – “Face of India is indeed very proud and humbled to take this initiative along with Korean Indian Cultural Festival to promote the mutual understanding and relation between India & Korea and foster cross-border cultural and business relations with Korea. India displays a cultural and intellectual character with as much élan as it features smoldering growth commercially and economically. In other words, it is one of the most exciting times for the country and to witness it reaching zenith with so much style and culture, is a matter of heartfelt pride, especially for Face of India team”.
This festival is coordinated by hundreds of Korean volunteers who engage in the undertaking of the event. Without all the participants’ hard work and commitment this meaningful cultural festival would have not been possible.
The event is open for all; join us for the festive mood in the winter!
