To commemorate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Greece and to promote cultural exchange between the two nations, the Korea Foundation supports a performance of traditional Korean martial arts, including “taekkyeon” (Important Intangible Cultural Property No. 76), in Greece, along with a seminar on the traditional martial arts of Korea.


PeriodApril 2-7, 2011
VenuesGreece Syntagma Square, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Ano Liossia Olympic Hall
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During the month of April, eight outstanding Italian movies are being screened at the Korea Foundation Cultural Center, at 7 p.m. on Mondays Wednesdays, and at 3 p.m. on Saturdays. Admission is free.


PeriodApril 4-27, 2011
VenuesKorea Foundation Cultural Center
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The exhibition features some 50 paintings by 16 contemporary Bangladeshi artists to introduce the dynamic world of Bangladesh art in Korea.


PeriodApril 8-15, 2011
VenuesKorea Foundation Cultural Center
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City presents a special exhibition of buncheong ceramics of the Joseon Dynasty, mostly from the 15th-16th centuries, under the title of “Poetry in Clay: Korean Buncheong Ceramics.”


PeriodApril 7-August 14, 2011
VenuesMetropolitan Museum of Art in New York City
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Three prominent Korean dance groups, led by Lee In-soo, Lee Young-il and Shin Eun-joo, participate in the Havana Vieja Dance Festival, sponsored by the City of Havana. This prestigious Cuban dance festival brings together a number of world-renowned choreographers and dancers for the presentation of original dance works.


PeriodApril 13-17, 2011
OrganizerRetazos Dance Theater
VenuesHavana, Cienfuegos and Matanzas, Cuba
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The Keun Deul Art Center participates in the Pi Mai Festival, a popular traditional arts festival in Laos, to perform an array of traditional Korean farmers’ music and folk play.


PeriodApril 14-19, 2011
OrganizerThe Keun Deul Art Center
VenuesLuang Prabang and Vientian, Laos
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The Korea Foundation’s 2011 Spring Concert features world-renowned German cellist, Jan Vogler, performing with a German quintet.


PeriodApril 20-21, 2011
OrganizerGerman Embassy in Korea, Korea Foundation
VenuesKumho Art Hall (April 20), Bongseo Hall in the Cheonan City Hall (April 21)
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In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Korea-Australia diplomatic relations, the exhibition features some 100 artworks by artists from diverse backgrounds, who are currently active in Australia.


PeriodApril 28-May 17, 2011
OrganizerKWASS (Korean Women’s Art Society in Sydney)
VenuesKorea Foundation Cultural Center
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