By Han Jun-guPosted : October 2, 2024, 17:24Updated : October 2, 2024, 17:24
SEOUL, September 30 (AJP) - The UAE's historical heritage and unique culture were showcased at an event on Nami Island, a small island near Chuncheon, Gangwon Province last week.
In cooperation with the UAE Embassy in Korea, the three-day event from Sept. 27 to 29, hosted by the Sharjah Institute for Heritage, an educational institution in the Middle Eastern country, aimed to build a cultural bridge between Korea and the UAE, promoting mutual understanding.
As part of the event, a sculpture symbolizing Sharjah, one of the seven emirates of the UAE, was also presented to the island.
Visitors gather for an event on Nami Island, Gangwon Province on Sept. 27, 2024. AJP Han Jun-gu
Performers showcase the UAE's traditional dance Al-Ayyala at an event on Nami Island, Gangwon Province on Sept. 27, 2024. AJP Han Jun-gu
Performers showcase the UAE's traditional dance Al-Ayyala at an event on Nami Island, Gangwon Province on Sept. 27, 2024. AJP Han Jun-gu
Performers showcase the UAE's traditional dance Al-Ayyala at an event on Nami Island, Gangwon Province on Sept. 27, 2024. AJP Han Jun-gu
Performers showcase the UAE's traditional dance Al-Ayyala at an event on Nami Island, Gangwon Province on Sept. 27, 2024. AJP Han Jun-gu
Korea's traditional music ensemble SU performs on Nami Island, Gangwon Province on Sept. 27, 2024. AJP Han Jun-gu
Korea's traditional music ensemble SU performs on Nami Island, Gangwon Province on Sept. 27, 2024. AJP Han Jun-gu
Korea's traditional music ensemble SU performs on Nami Island, Gangwon Province on Sept. 27, 2024. AJP Han Jun-gu
A sculpture is being unveiled at an event on Nami Island, Gangwon Province on Sept. 27, 2024. AJP Han Jun-gu
Visitors look at a sculpture during an event on Nami Island, Gangwon Province on Sept. 27, 2024. AJP Han Jun-gu