The event will be held at the Au Co arts centre in Hanoi on November 15.

The Sookmyung Gayaguem Orchestra will be giving a musical performance on Korean traditional instruments, whilst the Expression Crew dance group will provide a unique performance to the event which is sure to excite watching crowds.

In addition, Ariang folk songs, a marionette pantomime performance, and a black light show will all serve as some of the event’s highlights.

The festival will give Vietnamese spectators an insight into the traditional and modern arts of the RoK, while it is also hoped that the occasion help boost cross-cultural exchange between local people and international friends. VOV

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