- July 5 ~ September 13. Online Challenge with MONSTA X,
LOONA, Weki Meki, WEi -
SEOUL,
South Korea, July 29,
2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Korean Foundation for International
Cultural Exchange (KOFICE) (President Jung
Gilhwa) has announced the holding of "K-Community
Challenge" from July 5 to September
13.
The "K-Community Challenge" is a challenge where the
K-Community (individuals who like Korean culture and actively meet
on a regular basis) from all over the world can easily learn about
Korean traditional culture and imitate Korean traditional
performances. Its goal is to spread people's interest in not only
Korean pop culture but also Korean traditional culture.
"K-Community Challenge" participation is available for any
K-Community inside and outside of Korea. It is divided into four
sections: Seoye (Korean Calligraphy), Sogochum (Small Drum Dance),
Hallyangmu (Prodigal Man Dance) and Minyo (Korean Folk Song), and
anyone can apply through the official website.
In particular, guide videos with experts of each genre and
popular K-POP artists, MONSTA X, LOONA, Weki Meki and WEi, are
provided, for the purpose of inducing K-Community to participate.
There are also videos of K-POP artists learning these aspects
of culture from different mentors, with Korea's main scenery and
landmarks as background.
Applicants will watch tutorial and guide videos and make their
own challenge video no more than 90 seconds long, upload it on
their social media, and submit the link using the application form
provided in K-Community Festival's official website. The
application period is from July 5 to
September 13, and the winning team will receive traditional
clothing and other instruments for later performances as prize.
The winning teams will be announced at "K-Community Festival
(Online)" on November 6. K-POP artists who took part in
this challenge will introduce Korean traditional performances and
will have interactive time with the winners.
K-Community Challenge's schedule, application method, and other
specific matters can be found at the official website
(www.kcommunityfestival.com).
According to KOFICE President, there are now more than one
hundred million Korean pop culture fans and Korean traditional
culture is drawing attention worldwide. "We need a way to spread
Korean traditional culture's beauty and distinction further. we're
expecting positive outcomes," he said.
K-Community Challenge
kcf@kofice.or.kr
+82-70-4086-1464
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