Through crafted daily goods and elegant artistic crafts simultaneously, 

K-Maestro exhibition expresses the lives of ordinary people. It combines the beauty of traditional Korean arts with the functionality found in crafts.

Celebrating the 70th anniversary of the opening of the National Gugak Center in 2021, a convergence stage project of traditional music and crafts designed to expand the Korean traditional music stage will be presented during the Korea Festival 2023. Performances and exhibitions will be held together with Pansori and Sanjo performances. 

"DIOS" is set to hold its debut performance in Abu Dhabi. The band, whose name means ‘creator’, aims to take the forefront of K-pop with their challenging music and trending charisma. The four members -Loki, Jay, Woojung, Hyun - will be presenting their signature song ‘Whistle’, live performances of BTS songs and dynamic performances of Arab cover songs.

The Namwon City Art Troupe will present modern reinterpretations of three representative genres of traditional performances: 'Heungtaryeong,' 'Taepyeongmu,' and 'Samulnori,' which convey the meanings of joyful community festivals as well as peace and prosperity.

The Chungbuk Cultural Foundation showcases the legitimacy of Korean traditional music while offering a modern reinterpretation that incorporates modern instruments. Familiar Korean folk songs will be reinterpreted and performed in Western classical music and jazz styles, creating a unique and mysterious atmosphere for the audience, perfect for a mid-Autumn night.

The ON THE K: TAEKWON screening is a captivating online performance that provides an exciting experience to the audience by merging two essential elements of Korean culture: K-pop and the traditional martial art, Taekwondo. This show promises to deliver a unique delight as audiences immerse themselves in the collaborative spectacle of K-pop and Taekwondo, captured from all angles by 360-degree cameras.

This upcoming K-pop concert, titled “KITE: K-Pop in the Emirates”, is jointly organized by the Korea Creative Content Agency and the Korean Cultural Center. It will feature an electrifying collaboration between MustB and DIOS and is gearing up for its fourth edition this year, following its debut as an online performance in 2020.

In collaboration with the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO), Korean Cultural Center will set up numerous workshops and information booths to offer visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in and acquire knowledge about various aspects of Korea, including tourism, beauty, traditional crafts, and cuisine during the event.

Emirati Korean language enthusiasts have an exciting opportunity to showcase their language skills. This unique competition invites Emirati nationals to deliver a speech on the theme, ‘A challenging time you have faced and how you have overcome it.’ This event marks the 11th edition of the contest and is a significant part of the Korea Festival, fostering friendship between Korea and the UAE.

The Taekwondo championship is co-organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the UAE and the UAE Taekwondo Federation to encourage the youth to practice and show off their Taekwondo skills. The championship is specially organized to enhance the friendly relations between Korea and the UAE.

MEDICAL KOREA 2023: Adopting Digital & AI Technology in Medical Services, oranized by KHIDI, will gather regional and international experts, policymakers, and healthcare professionals to share knowledge and experiences in the field of digital and AI technology in medicine.