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Korean cultural extravaganza to visit Christchurch in October
Christchurch is in for a Korean cultural extravaganza in October
when a 36-strong cultural group from Christchurch’s South Korean
sister-city Songpa-Gu will give three performances, featuring the best
of Korean music, dance and drumming. Honorary Consul of the Republic of Korea Graeme Plummer says
the colour, grace and movement of the performances provide a
unique opportunity for city people to get a glimpse into 5000 years
of Korean tradition and culture. “The group visited Christchurch two years ago and its
performance was very well received,” Mr Plummer says. “It has
promised something even more spectacular this time.” Two free performances, which will provide a taste of the full
programme, will be held on Friday, 4 October in Cathedral Square
from 12.15 to 1.15pm, and on Saturday, 5 October at the Art
Centre’s South Quad at lunchtime. The full programme, Sights and Sounds of Korea, will be
performed at the James Hay Theatre on Saturday, 5 October from
7.30pm. Burnside High School’s Morrison Quartet will perform
during the first half of the concert. The $5 tickets will be available
from Ticketek. Songpa-Gu is located in the southeast of Seoul, the capital city of
South Korea. It and Christchurch have been sister cities since 1995.
Christchurch's newest sister-city relationship is supported by the
fast-growing local Korean community. The Christchurch Songpa-Gu Sister City Committee is arranging
the visit, with support from Christchurch Casino, Christchurch
International Airport, Gary Cockram Hyundai, New Avonhead
Travel, and Asia 2000 Foundation. |