Embassy of the Republic of Korea to the Kingdom of the Netherlands

Overseas groups who perform gugak, or traditional Korean music, can apply to receive training in Korea.

□ Purpose

▶ To preserve and transmit Korea’s traditional arts worldwide and promote gugak by offering education and training support to gugak and dance groups consisting of overseas Koreans and internationals.

□ Summary

▶ Name of Program: 2025 Jindo National Gugak Center Invitation Program for Overseas Koreans and Gugak Groups

▶ Duration of Program: Approximately 10 invitational sessions are scheduled to be held from January to December 2025.

▶ Location: Jindo National Gugak Center and other locations around Korea.

▶ Session Length and Number of People: Approx. 2 weeks (10-20 people will be chosen for each invitation session).

▶ Eligible Applicants: Gugak groups and other groups recommended by domestic or international organizations (Airfare not included).

▶ Curriculum

   - Practicum: Choose only 1 areas of interest, including instrument, vocal music, dance, and percussion instrument.  

   - Performance:  Participants can perform what they have learned during training in the Center.

   - Performance Viewing: View regular concerts and other performances by the Center.

   - Gugak Lecture: Lectures on selected areas of interest and Gugak.

   - Culture Tour: Visit tourist attractions and historic sites.

Please find the attachment for detailed information.