The Korean Culture & Information Service (KOCIS) and the Korean Cultural Centre Canada (KCC) will co-host performance tours by Fusion Korean Traditional music group ADG7 with SORI agency this Summer in Eastern Canada. The tour will include appearances at major Canadian festivals, such as the Ottawa Jazz Festival, the Montreal Jazz Festival, the Festival d’été de Québec, the London Sunfest, and Toronto's Lula Lounge, marking the first collaboration of these festivals and venues with the KCC. ADG7 makes first appearances in these venues, providing a valuable opportunity to showcase Korea’s unique music on the international stage, and to foster new cultural exchanges through integration of Korea’s traditional music with Canadian jazz.   These collaborative performances are particularly significant as they mark the sixtieth anniversary of CAN-KOR diplomatic relations, and will contribute to broadening the international recognition of Korean culture.   ADG7 is known for creating and performing contemporary interpretations of traditional Korean folk songs and shamanic rituals, with a particular interest in excavating and reinterpreting the lesser known folk songs. Through innovative reinterpretations, ADG7 captivates audiences with their distinctive music and stage performances. These is a growing anticipation of how their creative music will be received by Canadian audiences with diverse cultural backgrounds.   The KCC, as a collaborator of the Ottawa Jazz Festival, will provide an open-house event for festival attendees alongside ADG7’s performances from June 27 to June 30. Festival visitors will have the opportunity to experience a wide range of Korean culture during their visit to the KCC. Attendees with performance tickets will be able to dress in traditional Korean attire, hanbok, use the photo zone, learn Hangul calligraphy, and sample Korean snacks and beverages. [Performances/Event details] -Toronto - Time/Date: June 28, 20:00 (ET) Venue: Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON *Ticketed event* Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/adg7-korean-shamanic-folk-pop-tickets-616862511377   -Ottawa- Time/Date: June 29 22:30 (ET) Venue: Marion Dewer Plaza, OLG Stage, 110 Laurier Ave W, Ottawa *Ticketed event*  Tickets: https://www.showpass.com/adg7/   -Open House (Ottawa)- Time/Date: June 27 – 30, 17:00 – 22:00 (ET) Venue: The Korean Cultural Centre Canada, Unit 101, 150 Elgin Street, Ottawa *Free entrance for Ottawaw Jazz Festival ticket holders* More information: https://canada.korean-culture.org/en/1253/board/594/read/123093   -Montreal- Time/Date: July 1, 18:00 & 22:00 (ET) Venue: Scene Loto-Quebec, Jeanne Mance St, Montreal, Quebec *Free event* More information: https://www.montrealjazzfest.com/en/Programmation/Concert/10773   -Quebec City- Time/Date: July 6, 18:00 (ET) Venue: Place de l’Assemblée-Nationale – Hydro-Québec Stage, Boulevard Honoré-Mercier #1082, Québec City *Free event* More information: https://www.feq.ca/en/lineup/ADG7 -London- Time/Date: July 8th & 9th, time TBA Venue: Victoria Park *Free event* More information: https://sunfest.on.ca/

The Korean Cultural Centre is delighted to invite you to the spectacular Taekwondo performances by the Kukkiwon Taekwondo Demonstration Team.  It will be held on Tuesday, June 20th at 7:00 pm (MT) at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium (Calgary).  ✻︎Date: Tuesday, June 20th at 7:00 pm (MT) ✻︎Location: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium (1415 14 Ave NW Calgary, AB, T2N 1M4) ✻︎Tickets (Free): https://www.ticketmaster.ca/2023-kukkiwon-taekwondo-demonstration-calgary-alberta-06-20-2023/event/11005EBFA14E2BD2  ✻︎Inquiry: canada@korea.kr 

The Korean Cultural Centre Canada and the Korean Culture and Information Service (KOCIS, director PARK, Myeongsoon) are pleased to co-present ADG7 (Ak Dan Gwang Chil) with the Lula Lounge and SORI agency on June 28th in Toronto.   Date: Wednesday, June 28, 2023   Time: Show 8PM / Food & Drinks 7PM   Location: Lula Lounge (1585 Dundas St W, Toronto)   Tickets: $31.05 (19+ only) *Up until May 31st, use the promo code ‘KCC’ to get $5 discount on your tickets*   Ticket Inquiry:https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/adg7-korean-shamanic-folk-pop-tickets-616862511377   They’re not your daughter’s K-Pop band! The nine-piece South Korean ensemble ADG7 (aka Ak Dan Gwang Chil) draws equal inspiration from newly reclaimed Korean folk styles of gut and minyo and the contemporary Eurocentric stylings of modern K-Pop for music for a mix that will surprise you with its raucous, danceable energy. The band’s charismatic and ultra-fashionably dressed trio of frontwomen are backed by masterfully played traditional Korean instrumentation and present a distinctively theatrical style of performance that's like nothing you've ever heard before, but that you'll never forget. You won't want to miss the crowd-pleasing sonic sensations that The New York Times calls “catchy, bouncy, and brash.”   ADG7 was organized in 2015, the year Korea commemorated its 70th anniversary of national liberation. By reconnecting with and reimaging shared Korean cultural roots, ADG7 expresses the true meaning of liberation and the desire for unification. The group's recognitions include Best Group at the 2018 KBS Korean Traditional Music Awards and the Sori Frontier Award at the 2017 Jeongju International Sori Festival, plus official showcase performances at WOMEX 2019 and globalFEST 2020. ADG7 has completed their 3-month long World Tour in 2022 including WOMAD, Roskilde Festival, Philadelphia Folk Festival, San Jose Jazz Festival to name a few. Band Members: Kim Yak Dae (Daeguem), Lee Man Wol (Piri & Saenghwang), Choi Byung Hwal (Ajaeng), Woen Meondongmaru (Gayaguem), Chun Gung Dal (Percussion), Sunwoo Barabarabarabam (Percussion), Hong Ok (Singer), Myeong Wol (Singer), and Yoo Wol (Singer) Staff: Chun Jae Hyun (Director), Jung Sae Rom (Sound Engineer), and Bae Sang Hee (Producer)

The Korean Cultural Centre is pleased to host an open house event for the Ottawa Jazz Festival (OJF) ticket holders! As an official sponsor of the Ottawa Jazz Festival, KCC will prepare an open house event with a few different activities and Korean snacks and welcome all OJF ticket holders. Please read the following details carefully and make plans to stop by KCC during the festival period! Also, don’t miss the ADG7’s stage on June 29!   * Date: June 27 – 30, 2023 * Time: 17:00 – 22:00 * Location: KCC Canada (101-150 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON) * Please show us your ticket/pass to OJF * Activities:       - KCC’s Cultural Box: an interactive exhibition       - Trying on Hanbok, traditional Korean clothing (A nice photo zone will be set up!)       - Write Your Name in Hangeul (Korean alphabet)       - Korean snack/beverage tasting * Inquiries: canada@korea.kr

The Korean Cultural Centre Canada, Seoul Shinmun and GF Entertainment is pleased to host a K-Pop Flash Mob/Random Play Dance Event with special guests, KINGDOM!   Come out to participate and show your passion for K-Pop and a special opportunity to dance with Kingdom!   Date: Sunday, June 11th   1) 1PM @Parliament Hill   2) 3PM @Confederation Park (*Confirmed)    RSVP Link: https://forms.gle/pE6GfFvqi3riF14S8    *RSVP opens: Monday, May 15th, 12 PM (ET)  *RSVP required for participants only! Spectators are welcome to come without RSVP.    Participation rules:   1) We will begin with a Random Play Dance. Come prepared to show-off your dance moves to as many songs as you know!   2) As the special finale, KINGDOM will join the crowd and dance with the participants to a few of their own songs! Recommended to learn choreos of their songs below to dance with them! -혼 Dystopia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSCX-2P6sug -승천 Ascension https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTq3MkceFn0 -백야 Long Live the King https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDo7cQ8mnyI   3) Please respect the artists’ privacy and their space. Photography and videos will be allowed but we will NOT tolerate any actions that violate their privacy. Anyone who violates this rule or is disrespectful of the artists and staff, will be banned from participating and be removed from the space.   4) In case of severe weather conditions, the event location may be changed or be cancelled