The National Center for Korean Traditional Performing Arts (NCKTPA) supports Korean traditional music & dance workshops organized by overseas educational and cultural institutes by dispatching performers of NCKTPA and supporting musical instruments in order to promote Korean traditional music.

1. ELIGIBILITY

● Organizations affiliated by Korean government in foreign countries. (Korean Cultural Center, Korea Education Center, etc)

● Universities with Korean Studies and music related studies. (musicology, ethnomusicology, etc)

● Organizations for overseas Koreans, local arts education centers with public interests.

2. PROGRAM

● Duration

  - Approx. two weeks

● Lessons

  - Instrumental: janggu, samulnori, danso, gayageum, daegeum, etc.

  - Vocal: minyo (folk song), pansori, court songs, etc.

  - Dance: court / folk dances

● Instruments support

  - Instruments can be supported only when they are necessary for lesson in consideration of the budget.

● Time of Lesson: 4 hours per day in principle

3. HOW TO APPLY

● Application Channel

  - Korean organizations: Submit application to nearest Korean Embassy or Korean Cultural Center under Ministry of Culture, Sports & Tourism of Korea

  - Foreign Organizations: Send application directly to NCKTPA with official cover letter.

● Application Procedure for 2009 program

  - Application Submission Deadline: February 6, 2009

  - Screening: by February 13

  - Announcement of Grant: By February 16

  - Beginning of program: March 1

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4. OBLIGATION OF GRANTEE

● Grantee should provide interpreter for the lecture and help the lecturer to get adapted to local area and living.

● Grantee should submit a report, activity photos, advertisement materials, etc. after finishing the workshop.

For more information and application form, please contact:
Mr. Lee, Baewon

E-mail: eric@korea.kr / baewon76@gmail.com
Tel: 02) 580-3054
Fax: 02) 580-3055