The Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) has entered into a landmark partnership with the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (KOFICE). The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed in the presence of His Excellency Abdulla Saif Ali Slayem AlNuaimi, UAE Ambassador to South Korea, and Mr. Chang-Shik Park, President of KOFICE.
This collaboration aims to strengthen cultural dialogue between the UAE and South Korea, focusing on creativity, knowledge exchange, skill development, and capacity building among artists from both countries.
The MOU also serves as a cornerstone for the “2024 Korea Season in the UAE,” as part of the Abu Dhabi Festival 2024.
The cultural partnership will include notable events such as a performance of Jungle by the Korean National Contemporary Dance Company at the Louvre Abu Dhabi and NYU Abu Dhabi, a research trip and panel discussion with artists from the Nam June Paik Art Center at Abu Dhabi Art, and a collaborative performance by Korea’s “Orchestra of Dream” alongside the Abu Dhabi Youth Orchestra.
Her Excellency Huda Ibrahim Alkhamis-Kanoo, Founder of ADMAF and Artistic Director of the Abu Dhabi Festival, highlighted the importance of this agreement, stating: “The signing of the MoU with KOFICE reflects our vision to strengthen cultural diplomacy and international cooperation. Together, we aim to lead on innovation, creative thinking, and cultural understanding, while nurturing the arts and building bridges of dialogue.”
She added: “Our partnership with KOFICE will offer a diverse range of cultural exchanges, from performances at the Louvre Abu Dhabi and NYU Abu Dhabi to collaborative art projects and discussions. We hope to continue our long-standing relationship with Korea to present more world-first productions and exclusive commissions.”
ADMAF has been dedicated to advancing cultural diplomacy through partnerships like this, which promote mutual understanding and global unity through the arts. Since 2008, Abu Dhabi Festival has celebrated the richness of Korean culture, and this partnership will continue that tradition through groundbreaking projects and cultural collaborations.
For further details on ADMAF’s initiatives, please visit www.admaf.org.