The King Sejong Institute is a public institution under the aegis of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea. Its mission is to globalize the teaching of the Korean language and disseminate Korean culture abroad.
On the occasion of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games and as part of the "Around the world in a day" organized by the Forum des Instituts Culturels Étrangers à Paris (FICEP), the French Center of the King Sejong Institute is offering, in collaboration with the Korean Cultural Center, a short program introducing the Korean alphabet, Hangeul, and traditional Korean paper, Hanji, both emblematic of Korea's rich cultural heritage.
On the program for theCultural Olympiad at the King Sejong Institute's French Center:
Hangeul and Hanji, the art of Korean language and paper" discovery workshop
※Thetwo parts of the workshop are inseparable, so this workshop is recommended for beginners wishing to learn the Korean alphabet.
Free 1h30 sessions - registration required
- Friday, July 19, from 2:30 to 4:00 pm
- Friday, July 19, 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
- Saturday, July 20, 2.30 - 4.00 pm
- Saturday, July 20, 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Events for the general public
Come and enjoy the interactive booths set up in the inner courtyard of the Korean Cultural Center from July 19 to July 20, 2024, with no obligation to register.
- Take photos with large Korean paper flowers.
- Try traditional Korean clothing, Hanbok.
- Decorate a fan with self-colored Korean paper.
- Take part in missions to win your surprise gift.
Find out more on the Facebook and Instagram pages of the King Sejong Institute's French Center
Come one, come all!
Dates and Opening Time
From July 19th, 2024 to July 20th, 2024
Location
Korean Cultural Center
20 Rue la Boétie
75008 Paris 8
Access
Metro lines 9 and 13 "Miromesnil" station
Prices
Free
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