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Photographs Capture Happy Lives of Foreign Wives in Korea

By Cathy Rose A. Garcia Staff Reporter When it comes to interracial marriage in Korea, much of the media attention has been focused on the problems and conflicts between foreign wives and their Korean husbands. But photographer Huh Hyun-joo has taken a look at a more positive, happier side of interracial marriages for her exhibition ``Yes, we are … 우리도 행복한 한국인입니다" at Gallery Now, Gwanhoon-dong, Jongno. ``It is so true that anywhere in the world you look at, the life of immigrant wives is not so easy. Are they all so hapless, as we learn from the media? Why are only conflict and pains exposed so plainly? I dearly wish their lives to be easy and happy here in Korea. This is why this work was about the happy life of those immigrant women because they are now Koreans themselves," she said in the exhibition's introduction. Her photographs capture the daily lives of immigrant women trying to raise their families while adapting to Korean culture. There are poignant images of mothers and their children, as well as the women happily interacting with the community. Huh hop

Oct 30, 2009

Festival Brings Adoptee Artists Together

By Lee Hyo-won Staff Reporter A group of leading artists will highlight overseas adoption through an eclectic art festival in Seoul this weekend. The 1st Foreign Adoptees' Art Festival will continue through Sunday at Kring Cultural Complex, Daechi-dong. Organized by the Global Overseas Adoptees' Link (GOAL), the inaugural event's opening ceremony Friday featured speeches and greetings by various adoptee-artists and a performance by American jazz saxophonist Jonathan Haffner. An art exhibition will welcome visitors until 7:30 p.m., Sunday. Works on display include installation pieces such as ``Maps in Flux'' and ``Desert Roaming'' by Swedish adoptee Hanna Alvgren. Local artists Ahn Yun-mo and Kwon Nam-hee are also presenting their works, ``Dream'' and ``Meet Me at the Train Station,'' respectively. Visitors can also enjoy video artworks ``The Unwed Mothers'' by Jette Hye-jin Mortensen and ``Korean War Memorial'' by Jane Jin Kaisen, both from Denmark. At 7 p.m. on Saturday, Maja Lee Langvad (Denmark) will give a speech, which will be followed by a recital by violini

Oct 30, 2009

British Photographer Walks From Busan to Seoul

By Cathy Rose A. Garcia Staff Reporter Armed with a camera, a good pair of walking shoes and a handful of Korean words, British photographer Oliver Raw set out to walk from Busan to Seoul in April 2008. Raw, a Shanghai-based illustrator, wanted to capture the true essence of Korea by exploring the countryside, meeting people and taking photographs of his journey. A selection of Raw's photographs are currently on display as part of his solo exhibition ``Korea on Foot'' at Gallery M, Jung-gu, Seoul, through Wednesday. ``I've lived nine years in Asia, usually in big cities. I thought it would be good to travel and walk, but where? Korea is a good idea, because one, it is not as big as China, and two, it's a country that not many people know about. I wanted to get a new look at Korea,'' he told The Korea Times at the gallery, last week. Throughout his trip, Raw discovered many unusual things about Korea, which most tourists will probably overlook or ignore. ``This is what was good about a walk, you see unique things that you don't see in other countries, or something yo

Oct 30, 2009

59th Communities Key to Protecting Intangible Heritage

By Chung Ah-young Staff Reporter Five Korean intangible properties were designated as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritages of Humanity at the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Convention in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates last month. The five are ``Ganggangsullae,'' (a combination of songs and dances for women dressed in traditional Korean attire); ``Namsadongnori'' (acrobatics, singing, dancing and circus performances by itinerant males for poor farmers and the public); ``Yeongsanjae'' (a Buddhist ritual for the dead); ``Jeju Chilmeoridang Yeongdeunggut'' (traditional dances to celebrate the harvest on Jeju Island); and ``Cheoyongmu'' (an iconic traditional Korean dance based on a son of the Dragon King of the Eastern Sea). The inscription draws a fresh spotlight on Korean intangible heritages both at home and abroad and looks at viable ways of keeping them alive by involving communities, creating jobs and exporting good practices. ``The intangible cultural heritage of Koreans, like the intangible heritage of communities aroun

Oct 29, 2009

59th Korea Emerging as Intangible Heritage Hub in Asia

By Chung Ah-young Staff reporter After nearly half a century of protecting its intangible cultural heritage, Korea has become especially keen on promoting the idea of international safeguards for intangible properties. So it is no wonder that Korea's Intangible Cultural Heritage Center for Asia and the Pacific (ICHCAP) received category II status under the auspices of UNESCO at its 35th General Conference in Paris this month. "The center is the first international organization sponsored by the UNESCO in cultural sectors to be housed in Korea," Park Seong-yong, executive director of the center, said in an interview with The Korea Times. The proposal to create the center was approved by UNESCO because the government demonstrated its commitment to support and implement the organization's programs to safeguard intangible cultural heritages. Park said that among other things, the nation's continuous efforts to enhance regional safeguarding were highly appreciated in UNESCO's approval. Category II means the member nation supports financing, provides facilities and proj

Oct 29, 2009

Classical Concerts, Big Tickets, Dance, Pop and Jazz

Classical Concerts Toyota Classic 2009 Concert Hall, Seoul Arts Center Nov. 9 Prague Chamber Orchestra is well-known as a conductor-less ensemble, but this time conductor Charles Olivieri-Munroe will take the baton, and soprano Marie Fajtova will also be on stage. Tickets cost from 20,000 to 60,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 720-3933. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3. Woodwind Chamber Concert Chamber Hall, Sejong Center for the Performing Arts Nov. 6 The Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra will offer a woodwind chamber concert for the third of its serial chamber concerts featuring works by Soussmann, Beethoven and Mozart. Tickets cost from 10,000 to 30,000 won. For more information, visit www.seoulphil.or.kr or call (02) 3700-6300. Located near exits 8 and 1 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5. The Schubertiade Kumho Art Hall Nov. 5-26 Kumho Art Hall will present four Thursday concerts featuring pianists Severin von Eckardstein, Klaus Hellwig and Lee Mi-ju, the Berlin Trio and bariton

Oct 29, 2009

Art Exhibitions, Kids and Sports

Art Exhibitions Peppermint Candy: Contemporary Art from Korea in Seoul National Museum of Contemporary Art Korea Through Feb. 15 The National Museum of Contemporary Art originally organized this exhibition in 2007 to introduce contemporary Korean art to Chile and Argentina. It is now being held in Korea for the first time. Visit www.moca.go.kr. Pieces of Paradise Michael Schultz Gallery Seoul Through Nov. 13 Michael Schultz Gallery Seoul, located in the Nature Poem Building, Cheongdam-dong, is hosting an exhibition of artwork by Kim Yusob. Visit www.schultzgallery.co.kr. Ahn Jung-geun Exhibition Seoul Calligraphy Art Museum, Seoul Arts Center Through Jan. 24 ``Peace Beyond Independence" is the theme of this special calligraphy exhibition focusing on patriot Ahn Jung-geun. This year marks the 100th anniversary of Ahn's assassination of the first Japanese resident-general of Korea, Hirobumi Ito, on Oct. 26, 1909, in China. The exhibition is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Closed Mondays. Visit www.sac.or.kr. Historic Present Gallery Kong Thro

Oct 29, 2009

Best Play Series to Open With Equus

By Chung Ah-young Staff Reporter "Yeongeuk Yeoljeon 3" (Series of the Best Plays) has unveiled this year's lineup of nine plays, and will embark on a 13-month run starting Dec. 1. The project consists of classic masterpieces, literature-based dramas and world premieres. "Equus,'' written by Peter Shaffer in 1973, will be on stage as the opening performance. The play portrays the story of Dysart, a psychiatrist who attempts to treat a young man named Alan who has a pathological fascination with horses. Cho Jae-hyun and renowned producer and actor Song Seung-hwan will take the role of Dysart. Television stars Jeong Tae-woo and Ryu Deok-hwan will play Alan. Cho, who is making his directorial debut, performed as Alan in 1991 and 2004. Song, head of PMC Production, which is renowned for "Nanta," is making his comeback to the stage after three years out of the spotlight. "A Streetcar Named Desire," written by American playwright Tennessee Williams, will take the stage from March to May of next year. "Return of Oppa," which is based on a novel by Kim Young-ha,

Oct 28, 2009

Tango Seduction to Go on Stage

By Han Sang-hee Staff Reporter Experience the fiery essence of the tango with the upcoming performance "Tango Seduction" at Chungmu Art Hall next month. Praised as a "sensation and a prize of excellency," by the French daily, Le Figaro, the 90- minute "dance sensation from Buenos Aires" will bring dance, music and even a little surprise at the end for local audiences. Gustavo Russo, the choreographer and one of the performance's dancers, will visit Korea for the first time with his team, including actor and dancer Samantha Garcia. "Tango Seduction" blends the theme "temptation" into the dramatic dance, with more than 20 dancers moving to the beat in the background. Divided into three main scenes ― Comic Scene, Tango Classics and Tango Seduction ― viewers will have the chance to witness the passion and energy of one of the most famous dance forms in the world. The first scene starts with the beginning of a tango, adding a humorous touch. Pay a visit to Buenos Aires during the 19th century and explore the mysterious night life of the city through comical and li

Oct 28, 2009

Dreamgirls Sweeps Korea Musical Awards

By Chung Ah-young Staff Reporter The musical "Dreamgirls" won six awards at the 15th Korea Musical Awards held at KBS Hall in Seoul, Monday night. The musical won in six categories ― Best Foreign Musical, Best Actress, Best Producer, Best Set Design, Best Stage Technician and Best Orchestrations. For this year's awards, a total of 58 musicals competed in 18 categories. Among them, 38 were Korean productions. ``Dreamgirls," which opened in February at Charlotte Theater in southern Seoul, was a big commercial success with sold-out performances. The musical, better known as the Hollywood hit film starring Beyonce Knowles and Jennifer Hudson, had its premiere here as a co-production of OD Musical Company head Shin Chun-soo and American producer John F. Breglio. With such devices as LED panels and glamorous lights, the musical triumphed in upgrading the '80s musical into a modern rendition starring a local cast. Its budget was some 10 billion won. The show portrays an African-American singing group in the 1960s making its journey from the ghetto to stardom, overcom

Oct 27, 2009
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