주시드니한국문화원 소식 (2020년 5월 28일자)
Korean Cultural Centre AU
info@koreanculture.org.au
KOREAN CULTURE in JUNE 2020
The 70th anniversary of the Korean War
The Korean Cultural Centre AU is temporarily closed due to COVID-19 and internal renovations until further notice. Meanwhile, check out our online programs that you can enjoy from the comfort of your homes. Keep safe and Korea on!
REMEMBERING ‘AUSTRALIANS IN THE KOREAN WAR’
25 June
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Korean War which erupted on the 25th of June 1950.
From 1950-1953, over 17,000 Australians in the Army, Navy and Air Force fought as part of the United Nations (UN) multinational force served during the Korean War defending South Korea from the Communist forces of North Korea, of which 340 were killed and over 1,216 wounded. As of December 2019, there are approximately 2,500 Australian Korean War veterans still alive in Australian of whom the average age is 89.5.
This anniversary is of great significance to the Korean people but, most importantly, we would like to remember and recognise those veterans and their families who sacrificed so much 70 years ago.
The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Sydney and the Korean Cultural Centre AU in collaboration with the ANZAC Memorial are bringing various programs in June in order to commemorate #KoreanWar70Years which will include a Sydney light rail campaign, a digital exhibition, a film screening and a special talk featuring some of the honorable faces of Korean War veterans in Australia.
We look forward to announcing the program in more detail in early June. Stay tuned for further updates on www.koreanculture.org.au as well as on our social media.
Image: Australian War Memorial
KOREAN SPEAKING CONTEST 2020
Preliminary application by 21 June @ Online
The Korean Speaking Contest is back for 2020! This year, ANYONE who’s learning the Korean language can join from the comfort of their homes because it will be ONLINE. But first, please send us a 3 minute video talking about one of the topics – ‘What I love about Korean culture’ or ‘The future that I dream of’ for the preliminary round. If you are a beginner student, you have the option to participate by singing your favourite Korean song instead (This is limited to KCC students only). The online final will take place in early July (details TBC). Find more info and apply here. → http://www.koreanculture.org.au/korean-speaking-contest/
ONLINE K-POP DANCE COMPETITION #2
Online vote 1-5 June @ KCC YouTube channel
The new song for our second Online K-pop Dance Competition was … ‘KICK IT’ by NCT 127 ⚡️ Check out all the contestants videos filmed at home while keeping social distancing and give a thumbs up for your favourite dance cover. Online vote starts on the 1st of June here. → https://www.youtube.com/koreanculturalcentreau
#함께극복, OVERCOME TOGETHER
The KCC believes that we can ‘함께 극복 (hamkke geukppok, Overcome Together)’ this challenging time and hopes that everyone keep staying safe and strong! Check out the beautiful Korean calligraphy written by Korean calligrapher, Kang Byung In for this #함께극복 campaign. → https://www.youtube.com/embed/LeszqwWBPNY
OUR DIGITAL PICK OF THE MONTH
THE MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY KOREAN WRITING
by National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea
The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) presents its first ever calligraphy-only exhibition as the very first new exhibition of 2020. Due to the restrictions from COVID-19, ‘The Modern and Contemporary Korean Writing’ exhibition was firstly revealed to the public through the MMCA YouTube channel on the 30 of March with a virtual guided tour, and now it’s also available with English subtitles. Take a deep dive into the unique history of Korean calligraphy showcasing 300 examples from Korean calligraphers which include calligraphy, engravings, paintings, sculptures and media art along with 70 archival materials.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT …
Check out all our finalists dancing along to ITZY’s WANNABE for our first ever ONLINE K-POP DANCE COMPETITION! Feel free to groove along at home to add a little glam to your iso day and don’t forget to vote for the contestants of our second competition which will start on the 1st of June here. → https://www.youtube.com/koreanculturalcentreau
We caught up with a few of our friends to see how they were keeping in touch with Korean culture while staying home safe and keeping social distancing! Listen to some of their recommendations to help you KEEP SAFE AND KOREA ON which include some of the best Korean films, books and DIY craft and home cooking ideas. → https://www.youtube.com/embed/nqS6VU1c8LI
Korean Cultural Centre AU
info@koreanculture.org.au
http://www.koreanculture.org.au/
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