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Soul Beat Korea

Korea’s Gorilla Crew will come all the way to Saint Lucia to share their country’s culture in a free performance on May 15.

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea is delighted to host the first ever Korean cultural event, ‘Soul Beat Korea’, in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Saint Lucia and the Republic of Korea on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the National Cultural Centre.

‘Soul Beat Korea’ will present a wonderful assortment of musical performances and bestow on guests the opportunity to learn about Korean traditional musical instruments such as the Gayageum, a silk string instrument which produces a variation of enchanting sounds. The show will feature performances by the Korean performing arts group Gongmyoung and acclaimed acrobatic B-boy dance team Gorilla Crew. Gongmyoung is recognized for its modern reinterpretations of classical Korean music and inspiring drumming whilst Gorilla Crew will captivate the audience with their distinct performance style.

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The Embassy believes that ‘Soul Beat Korea’ will offer the people of Saint Lucia an unforgettable evening to enjoy the unique beauty of Korean music and dance. Furthermore, the Embassy sincerely hopes that this event will further promote cultural exchanges and enhance the friendship between our two peoples for years to come.

Admission is free and on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets will be available at the Cultural Development Foundation, Castries from May 6 between 9:00am and 4:30pm.

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