Closing of the 2025 Korean Culture Week at NMEC
Under the theme “Modernizing Traditions”, the activities of the 2025 Korean Culture Week concluded at the NMEC in Fustat. The event was organized in cooperation with the Korean Cultural Center in Egypt, as part of strengthening cultural exchange between Egypt and South Korea.
This annual event provided a unique platform that brought together elements of Korean heritage and contemporary arts. This year’s edition aimed to highlight the beauty and diversity of Korean culture, blending authenticity and modernity, amidst the growing interest of the Egyptian public in Korean arts.
The Korean Week featured a variety of activities, including an opening ceremony with a performance by the “Sanggaro” band, which combined traditional Korean music with jazz, funk, and rock styles. The daily cultural program included an exhibition of the traditional costume Hanbok and workshops on related handicrafts. An exhibition of traditional musical instruments also gave visitors an interactive experience to learn about their different types. The events concluded with the Egyptian preliminary round of the World K-Pop Festival, giving Egyptian youth the chance to qualify for the final round in Changwon, South Korea.