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"Korean American Day Cultural Celebration"

2011

Richard J. Daley Civic Center, Chicago

January 13, 2011 - Ceremony, Cultural Performances
January 10 - 28, 2011 - Art Exhibition

Cultural Performances | Art Exhibition | Reception | Performers Profile
Jan 15 Skokie Library Events

January 13, 2011 Thursday at Richard J. Daley Civic Center, Chicago
12:00 - 1:00 PM

Richard J. Daley Civic Center
(50 W. Washington St., Chicago, IL. 60602)
12:00pm-1:00pm

Opening Ceremony

Greetings by dignitaries &
"Korean Americans of the Year" presentation

 

 

Cultural Performance

1. Gyebang Moo (Kingdom, highclass Women's dance) - MKTAA/ Chumsarang
This dance was widely performed during the chosun dynasty to entertain nobles. The key point
of this dance are fluid motion, rhythmic movements, and graceful lines.

2. Doll Dance - Bulta Art Performing Group (Art Director, Eujean Jung)
Traditionally in korea, the Lunar New Year is a time of great ioy and festivity. one of the traditional games during this festival is dramatized in the Doll Dance.
Each participant makes and decorates a beautiful korean doll. Then she manipulates the doll she has made, puppet fashion, in the various movements of the dance.

3. Singosan Taryeong (Korean traditional folk song) – Kyung Jae Lee, tenor & Soo Lee, piano

4. Hourglass Drum Dance - MKTAA/Chumsarang
The bright rhythms of the hourglass drum and the grace of the hourglass drum dance are brought vividly to life in the work.
The depth of the Ariang melory and beauty of the Soijanko rhythm hamonize with traditional choreography to create an outstanding work

performers photos

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January 10 - 28  Art Exhibition by Young Korean Artists at Daley Center

Exhibition of Korean young artists' award winning art works

at Richard Daley Center
50 W. Washington St. Chicago, IL 60602

Exhibition: January 10 - January 28

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January 13, Thursday Reception at Korean American Association of Chicago

Koream American Day Reception & Scholarship Award

January 13 (Thursday)
            7 pm - Reception
            7:30 pm - Scholarship Award

Location:
The Korean American Association of Chicago
5941 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60659
773-878-1900

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PERFORMERS

Gyebang Moo
Gyebang Moo
(Kingdom, highclass Women's dance) - MKTAA/ Chumsarang
This dance was widely performed during the chosun dynasty to entertain nobles. The key point
of this dance are fluid motion, rhythmic movements, and graceful lines

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Doll Dance

Doll Dance
- Bulta Art Performing Group (Art Director, Eujean Jung)
Traditionally in korea, the Lunar New Year is a time of great ioy and festivity. one of the traditional games during this festival is dramatized in the Doll Dance.
Each participant makes and decorates a beautiful korean doll. Then she manipulates the doll she has made, puppet fashion, in the various movements of the dance

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Simon Kyung Jae Lee


Soo Lee
Singosan Taryeong
(Korean traditional folk song) – Kyung Jae Lee, tenor & Soo Lee, piano

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Chang Goo Dance
Hourglass Drum Dance
- MKTAA/Chumsarang
The bright rhythms of the hourglass drum and the grace of the hourglass drum dance are brought vividly to life in the work.
The depth of the Ariang melory and beauty of the Soijanko rhythm hamonize with traditional choreography to create an outstanding work

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