Most Popular
-
1
Dongduk Women’s University halts coeducation talks
-
2
Defense ministry denies special treatment for BTS’ V amid phone use allegations
-
3
Russia sent 'anti-air' missiles to Pyongyang, Yoon's aide says
-
4
OpenAI in talks with Samsung to power AI features, report says
-
5
Two jailed for forcing disabled teens into prostitution
-
6
Trump picks ex-N. Korea policy official as his principal deputy national security adviser
-
7
South Korean military plans to launch new division for future warfare
-
8
S. Korea not to attend Sado mine memorial: foreign ministry
-
9
Kia EV9 GT marks world debut at LA Motor Show
-
10
Gold bars and cash bundles; authorities confiscate millions from tax dodgers
The Korea-Arab Society held its fifth annual Arab Cultural Festival on Tuesday, coinciding with Korea and Morocco’s 50 years of diplomatic ties.
The festival featured performances by the Moroccan Orchestra Chabab Al Andalous offering Korean people a chance to experience Moroccan Andalusian music.
Kim Sung-hwan, minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade applauded the festival for “deepening mutual understanding,” and “strengthening the ties of friendship between Koreans and Arabs.”
Moroccan Ambassador Mohammed Chraibi echoed Kim’s remarks calling the festival “an opportunity to explore and learn about the rich cultural heritage of Morocco.”
The festival started in conjunction with the establishment of the Korea-Arab Society in 2008. The festival provides a chance for Koreans to experience Arabian culture.
The festival featured performances by the Moroccan Orchestra Chabab Al Andalous offering Korean people a chance to experience Moroccan Andalusian music.
Kim Sung-hwan, minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade applauded the festival for “deepening mutual understanding,” and “strengthening the ties of friendship between Koreans and Arabs.”
Moroccan Ambassador Mohammed Chraibi echoed Kim’s remarks calling the festival “an opportunity to explore and learn about the rich cultural heritage of Morocco.”
The festival started in conjunction with the establishment of the Korea-Arab Society in 2008. The festival provides a chance for Koreans to experience Arabian culture.
-
Articles by Korea Herald
