The King Sejong Institute Multimedia University (KSI MMU Melaka) successfully hosted the 2024 Korean Traditional Performing Arts Workshop on 25 and 26 May 2024 at the Main Hall of MMU Melaka campus. The event offered participants an immersive experience in Korean culture with various workshops and performances.
The program began with promotional videos about MMU, the King Sejong Institute Foundation, KSI MMU Melaka, and Hanok (traditional Korean house). Dr. Ong Sue Lyn, Director of KSI MMU Melaka and LiFE, welcomed attendees with an opening speech. Participants engaged in workshops on making tal (traditional Korean masks), calligraphy, crafting jangmyeongru (bracelets), and creating sotdae (ceremonial wooden poles). Interactive game booths featured ddakji, gonggi, jaegichagi, and yut nori, adding to the festive atmosphere.
The second day featured performances and cultural exhibitions, attended by Prof. Dr. Wong Eng Kiong, Vice President of Student Experience and Entrepreneurship Development (SEED) and Director of Melaka Campus. Highlights included a K-pop dance performance by Infini-x and student performances by the KSI Choir Team, mask dances, and a samulnori (traditional Korean music instrument) showcase.
The traditional arts performances included gilnori and samulnori, Jindobuknori and ginori, traditional dance sanjo, and Gyeonggi folksongs. Each participant received an e-certificate for their involvement and dedication to learning about Korean traditional arts. Notable Korean traditional artists from the Korean Research Institute of Traditional Performance, such as Song Ju Kwang, Kwon Jiyoung, Kim Tae-min, Ahn Jinhun, Choi Dongsuk, Kim Donghyun, and Kang Junghyo, also performed, providing an authentic experience of Korea’s rich cultural heritage.
The 2024 KSI MMU Melaka Korean Traditional Performing Arts Workshop celebrated vibrant Korean traditions and fostered cultural exchange and understanding, leaving a lasting impression on all who attended.
