Busan, the world at your fingertips: the free exhibition at the Korean Cultural Center

Published by Graziella de Sortiraparis · Published on April 28, 2023 at 07:20 p.m.
Come and discover the beautiful port city of Busan from all angles, during a free exhibition at the Korean Cultural Center, from May 30 to September 16, 2023. A beautiful glimpse of the Korea of yesterday and today, between traditional culture and digital arts.

This year, the Korean Cultural Center is putting the port city of Busan in the spotlight, on the occasion of its candidacy for the 2030 Universal Exposition. For the summer of 2023, visit this exceptional marine city through an immersive exhibition, between tradition and contemporary, from May 30 to September 16, 2023. Enjoy a few hours of change of scenery in a historical Busan, traveling from the past to the present.

A real trip to Korea awaits you in a reproduction of this city of incredible economic and cultural wealth, to be discovered through cinema, art, music and gastronomy. First, we explore theevolution of the city and its identity through the ages, thanks to sound documents, objects and visuals, right in the heart of a buzzing atmosphere. The port of Busan, a true portal to the world, will allow us to discuss the Japanese colonization, the war and the foreign influences that have grown up in the city.

It isalso an opportunity to discover Korean artistic disciplines, inspired by the city's hustle and bustle, a rallying point forartists and cultural trends from elsewhere . Throughout the exhibition, workshops and lectures will be offered to immerse you in Korean culture from all angles. There will be a collection ofvirtual works, video mapping projections, as well asa retro pop up café, in a Korean coffee shop atmosphere of the 80s .

An exceptional cultural program is planned, with a film club that puts Busan in the spotlight during the screenings of three films that take place in the Korean city, a street food market toimmerse yourselfin the culinary culture with gourmet specialties typical of the Southeast of theKoreanpeninsula , or a traditional dance show.

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
From May 31, 2023 to September 16, 2023

× Approximate opening times: to confirm opening times, please contact the establishment.

    Location

    20 Rue la Boétie
    75008 Paris 8

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    Accessibility info

    Access
    Metro lines 9 and 13 "Miromesnil" station

    Prices
    Free

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