UAE residents take Korean traditional music from classroom to stage
From a 9-year-old child to adults in their 40s, 40 residents of the United Arab Emirates took to Korean traditional music this month, learning to play the traditional "janggu" drum and culminating their lessons with a live performance in Abu Dhabi. The Korean Cultural Center UAE held its 2026 Overseas Korean Traditional Music School in partnership with the National Gugak Center from Oct. 5 to…
The Korea Times reports that 40 residents of the United Arab Emirates participated in the 2026 Overseas Korean Traditional Music School, organized by the Korean Cultural Center UAE in partnership with the National Gugak Center. The program, held from October 5 to Thursday at Arirang Hall inside the center, introduced participants to the fundamentals of Korean traditional music, including basic rhythms and ensemble playing.
Led by Kwon Oh-sung, an instructor affiliated with the National Gugak Center and a certified practitioner of Namsadang Nori, a traditional Korean performing art designated as an intangible cultural heritage, the participants learned the janggu's basic structure, playing posture, and stick techniques. They then practiced traditional rhythms and coordinated their performances with one another, culminating in a live performance in Abu Dhabi.
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