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The Nakdong Art Center establishes a cultural touchstone in Western Busan

source: bsgangseo.go.krThe Nakdong Art Center will officially open its doors on Jan. 10. The occasion will be marked by a grand opening festival running through March 5. Over nearly two months, the festival will feature 27 performances across 20 distinctive works, spanning genres from opera and ballet to theater and jazz.The opening ceremony runs from Jan. 10 to 11 and features performances deeply rooted in local identity, highlighting the unique charm and potential of Busan’s arts scene. The festival will premiere “Nakdonggang Fanfare,” an original symphony composed by Soo-ran Jeong, a professor at Pusan National University. The piece reflects the profound history and ecological significance of the Nakdonggang River. Following this is Mahler’s iconic “Symphony of a Thousand,” renowned for its massive scale and dramatic, magnificent sound. Marking its first-ever performance outside the Seoul metropolitan area, the production features 330 musicians and choir members, including the Nakdong Art Center Festival Orchestra and local performers from Busan and its neighboring cities.Beyond serving as a performance venue, the Nakdong Art Center also showcases its appeal as a comprehensive arts institution with a strong focus on in-house production. A highlight of the festival is the opera “Aida.” From directing and production to stage technology and casting, the Nakdong Art Center managed the entire creative process to stage this masterpiece.The festival will conclude in March with performances by world-renowned musicians. Along with the enchanting melodies of Germany’s WDR Symphony Orchestra Cologne, the British a cappella ensemble The King’s Singers will bring musical euphoria to western Busan. For more details on the festival and ticket purchases, please visit the Nakdong Art Center's official website. ※ Nakdong Art Center Grand Opening Festival, Jan. 10 to March 5◎ Address: 141, Myeongjigukje 1-ro, Gangseo-gu◎ Website: Click ◎ Naver Map: Click <Today's Vocabulary - 오늘의 단어>officially: 공식적으로 identity: 정체성 profound: 깊은 massive: 거대한Editor: Song SoomiCopy Editors: Ryu Hyoseung, Anton J. Mapoy

Domoheon Media Facade: Every Saturday, January 10–February 28, 2026

Domoheon Media Facade: Every Saturday, January 10–February 28, 2026Domoheon Media Facade○ Period: January 10–February 28, 2026 (every Saturday; 8 sessions in total)○ Venue: Domoheon○ Admission: Free○ Operating Hours: 18:30–19:40(a citizen participation program will follow the media facade screening)○ Website: https://www.busan.go.kr/domoheon/indexScreening Details:From 18:30, a program consisting of approximately 10 minutes of content will be screened three times consecutively.Overview:Video artworks will be projected onto the exterior walls of the building under the themes of Domoheon’s memories, transformation, and harmony.Citizen Participation Program (Domoheon Main Building, Dahal Lecture Hall)Jan 10: Classical MusicJan 17: Fusion Gugak (Traditional Korean Music)Jan 24: Magic ShowJan 31: Recreation ActivitiesFeb 7: Magic ShowFeb 14: Indie BandFeb 21: Recreation ActivitiesFeb 28: Musical EnsembleThe event schedule and program details are subject to change depending on on-site conditions and operational circumstances.

Busan Metropolitan City Signs Friendship City Memorandum of Understanding with the Municipality of Anchorage, U.S.

Busan Metropolitan City Signs Friendship City Memorandum of Understanding with the Municipality of Anchorage, U.S.◈ At 10:30 a.m. (local time) on Jan. 5, Busan Metropolitan City signed a Friendship City Agreement at Anchorage City Hall… to pursue substantive exchanges and cooperation across a wide range of areas, including ports and logistics, tourism, culture, energy resources, and people-to-people exchange◈ As Busan’s first Friendship City partnership with North America’s Arctic region, the agreement is expected to serve as a stepping stone for expanding the city’s diplomatic and economic influence into the northern United States◈ At 3:00 p.m., the delegation met with the Governor of Alaska… confirming shared perspectives on proactively preparing for the era of Arctic shipping routes and discussing practical cooperation measures in a range of areas, including energy and natural resources, as well as the potential hosting of an Arctic Port ForumFor more details, please visit the AI-translated press release.