Korean deaf artist group HandSpeak held its first sign language performance in Beijing, China.
According to the Korean Cultural Center in China, HandSpeak presented its inaugural performance in China on July 23 at the center, combining music, dance, sign language, and expressive acting.
The performance began with 'Dokdori' and included popular songs such as 'Fighting,' 'Love and Remember,' 'Jeon Woochi,' and 'Like JENNIE,' concluding with 'This is Me,' a song celebrating dignity and pride beyond disabilities. The deaf artists also engaged with the audience by teaching simple sign language and conducting a Q&A session.
The event was attended by over ten deaf individuals from the China Deaf Federation, along with local audience members who responded enthusiastically.
Noh Jae-hun, the Korean Ambassador to China, stated, "This was a meaningful occasion to confirm that sign language art can connect with audiences beyond language and cultural differences. We will explore ways for deaf artists from both Korea and China to collaborate in creating sign language art together."
Founded in 2018, HandSpeak is a cultural arts organization focused on producing performance, video, and educational content centered around deaf artists. This performance, organized by the Korean Cultural Center in China and the Korean Cultural Center in Shanghai, aimed to explore the artistic value and international potential of deaf art while expanding cultural exchange between Korea and China through sign language.
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