 Free Concert: UMD Korean Percussion Ensemble April 26
Experience the sights, sounds and rhythms of Korean percussion - Samulnori!
Samulnori is an ensemble of four percussion instruments: an hourglass drum, a barrel drum, a small gong and a large gong. This exhilarating contemporary form of Korean music will be performed by the UMD Korean Percussion Ensemble. In addition, director Sebastian Wang will be accompanied by trained professionals and will perform some of the great repertoire of Samulnori. All are invited to come and enjoy this great event!
Date and Time: Friday April 26, 7:30 PM Location: Dekelboum Hall, Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Stadium Drive and Route 193, College Park, MD 20742 Fee: FREE and open to the public! |
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Korean Culture Camps and Homeland Tours
Summer is on the horizon, as are Korean culture camps and tours to Korea. Visit the Korean Focus website for information about camps and tours around the country.
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Metro DC Asian Pacific Heritage Month Events
We in the metro DC area are fortunate to have a wide variety of activities to choose from during Asian Heritage Month. Here are a few to get you in the mood, because May is just around the corner!
Passport DC 2013 Around the World Embassy Tours May 4
DC Mayor's APIA Office Events
Smithsonian APA Center Events
 The beautiful Korean Bell Garden at Meadowlark is especially beautiful in the spring. The park is open from every day 10 AM to 7:30 PM. Entrance fees range from $2.50 to $5 per person depending on age; children under 6 enter free.
Stay tuned here and at the Korean Focus web, Facebook and Twitter pages.
We'll post more activities as they're announced.
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