Invitation to the North Korean Human Rights Performing Arts Festival

Hosted and Organized by: IDH, BYFY Council
Supported by: Human Rights Foundation(HRF), International Republican Institute(IRI), Estonian Embassy Seoul, Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre
In Collaboration with: Uni-seed

Dear all,

International Democracy Hub (IDH) and IRI BYFY Council are pleased to invite you to the Resonance: North Korean Human Rights performing Arts Festival. This meaningful event features the participation of both South and North Korean youth and seasoned musicians, coming together to highlight the ongoing human rights issues, including the current human rights violations in North Korea and the regime’s involvement in the Ukraine-Russia war, through the universal language of music. The concert aims to inspire empathy, raise awareness, and foster international cooperation to address the ongoing challenges faced by the North Korean people. Through the power of music, we seek to give strength and hope to those who continue to endure these injustices.

Concert Details
Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Venue: Prugio Art Hall (3rd Floor, West Wing, Eulji Twin Tower, 170 Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul)
Notice: Consecutive interpretation and KOR-ENG subtitles will be provided.

Program

7:30 PM - Opening 

·         Opening remarks : Mr. Seung-hyeon Kim, Representative, International Democracy Hub (IDH)

·         Welcome remarks : H.E. Sten Schwede, Ambassador of Estonia to the Republic of Korea

·         Congratulatory remarks : Mr. James Heenan, Representative, UN Human Rights Office, Seoul

7:45 PM - First Half: Musical Performances

·         Traditional Korean music featuring "Samulnori"

·         Classical pieces by Dvořák and Chopin

·         Beloved famous songs including "I Believe"

·         Vocal performances by professional vocalists

8:55 PM - Intermission

9:10 PM - Second Half: Musical Performances and Dialogues

·         Special speech: H.E. Ričardas Šlepavičius, Ambassador of Lithuania to the Republic of Korea

·         Fusion performances blending Korean and Western styles

·         Inspirational collaborations, including "You Raise Me Up" and "Beautiful Country"

9:55 PM - Closing Performances

·         Heal the World

Admission
All seats are free of charge. Special seating arrangements are available for diplomats and their families.

We look forward to welcoming you to this meaningful evening of music and dialogue. Please RSVP using the contact details below by January 15, 2025. The invitation is transferable and shareable.

RSVP: https://forms.gle/noHXSAd5oQYKcE477

Warm regards,

IDH

북한인권 공연예술향연 초대장

주최 및 주관: IDH, BYFY Council