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23
Aug 2025
(Sat)

Korea through Objects: Discovering Korean Culture through the Works of Intangible Heritage Masters

Event of
Humanities and Law Open Day (August 2025)
Subject
Korean
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Date & time
23Aug 2025 (Sat)16:00 - 17:00 Free
Type of Event
Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
Venue
Room 205, 2/F., Admiralty Centre
Speaker
  • Mr Alan Park (Chief Manager, Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong)

Mr Alan Park

Alan Park holds a Master’s degree in Art History from HKU, specializing in East Asian art, and currently manages creative media and film projects for the Korean Cultural Center. With a strong focus on objects, design, and cultural identity, his notable work includes the exhibition "Home Away from Home" and he has also been involved in international collaborations in projects such as deTour and many others.

Enquiry
37620820 (jolang@hkuspace.hku.hk)
Relevant Programmes
Certificate in Korean (Introductory) Certificate in Korean (Foundation) Certificate in Korean (Intermediate) Certificate in Korean (Advanced) Diploma in Korean Certificate for Module (Introduction to Korean Culture)
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One of the best ways to understand a culture is through its objects, and the most meaningful way to engage with objects is through experience. This session aims to "bring the museum to the classroom" by offering an hands-on look into Korean culture by exploring three distinctive set of items crafted by Korean masters: Bows & Arrows, brassware (Yugi) and masks (Tal).

Language: English

Online participation link (Zoom): https://hkuspace.zoom.us/j/97924678158

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