Staff Reporter
Artists from Jeollabuk-do Provincial Institute for Korean Traditional Performing Arts, Korea gave a wonderful performance at Korean Cultural Festival and mesmerized the people of twin cities on late Monday night.
The festival was arranged under auspices of Embassy of Republic of Korea in collaboration Rawalpindi Arts Council. State Minister for Climate Change Zartaj Gul graced the occasion as chief guest flanked by Kwak Sung Kyu, Ambassador of Republic of Korea, Saman Rai, Executive Director Punjab Council of the Arts, Lee Tae-Geun, Director of Jeollabuk-do Provincial Institute for Korean Traditional Performing Arts, Korea, Naheed Manzoor, Waqar Ahmed, Director RAC, Ghulam Qadir Thebo, Deputy Director General Anti Narcotics Force, Muhammad Riaz Soomro and Abrar Alam, Director Operation.
Troupe comprising of 15 artists gave six performances in which “A feast of Korean Traditional folk songs and Pakistani music for the friendship between Korean and Pakistan, Sin-Beannori, Korean traditional chamber music, Beautiful world, Pannoreum, Film music medley in Korean traditional way, and Carnival”.
The auditorium was jam-packed with audience who thronged RAC to enjoy Korean Cultural Festival. Addressing at the occasion, State Minister for Climate Change Zartaj Gul said that the mega event proved blessing for cultural exchange program between Pakistan and Republic of Korea. “Pakistan and South Korea have strong bilateral diplomatic relationships and cultural ties. We must continue to work hard to promote cooperation and strengthen cultural ties between Korea and Pakistan in the future”, she added.
In celebrating the National Foundation Day of Korea, the Quintet concert took place at the Korean Ambassador’s Residence on October 15, following a special performance by Jeollabuk-do provincial traditional orchestra. Politicians, businesspersons, government officials, the diplomatic corps and the Korean community members in Islamabad enjoyed the beautiful pieces of music played in both traditional and modern style, and left impressed.
