Melody, Voice and Motion: Korean Violinist, Soprano and Dancer Celebrate Friendship Through Art
This classical Korean music evening in New Delhi honors seven decades of Korean presence in India with world-class performances and a celebration of Indo-Korean friendship.
Gurugram / New Delhi – The Korean community in India is set to commence its 70th Anniversary Year-End Celebrations with a vibrant series of public cultural performances beginning tomorrow, bringing Korean music, movement, and community spirit to major public venues across Gurugram and New Delhi.
The celebrations will open at Ardee Mall, Gurugram, with a special performance at 6:00 pm, offering visitors a dynamic introduction to Korean classical and contemporary arts. The cultural caravan will then move to the capital on Saturday, December 20, with a grand commemorative concert and ceremony at the O.P. Jindal Auditorium, National Trust for the Handicapped (Jindal Center), New Delhi, beginning at 5:00 pm. The anniversary festivities will conclude on December 21 at Ambience Mall, Gurugram, with a lively public performance starting at 6:00 pm.
The programme at the Jindal Center will form the ceremonial heart of the 70th anniversary observance. The evening will open with a formal ceremony from 5:00 pm to 5:40 pm, featuring addresses by Lee Kwang-il, President of the Korean Association in India, Ambassador Rajasekhar Chinthapally, Ambassador Lee Seong-ho, and Jagdip Singh, Honorary Consul General of the Republic of Korea.
The speakers are expected to reflect on seven decades of Korean presence in India and the growing depth of India–Korea friendship across culture, business, and people-to-people ties.
Following the ceremonial segment, audiences will witness a refined cultural concert featuring violinist Baek Jin-joo, soprano Yoo Kyungjin, and contemporary dancer Im Jongkyung, whose performances will blend classical mastery with modern artistic expression, symbolising the evolution and resilience of the Korean diaspora in India.
Speaking ahead of the celebrations, Lee Kwang-il, President of the Korean Association in India, said the anniversary represents a shared journey of friendship. “Seventy years of the Korean community in India is not only about time, but about trust, contribution, and cultural harmony. By presenting these performances in both concert halls and public spaces, we wish to celebrate this journey together with the Indian people,” he said.
The concluding performance at Ambience Mall, Gurugram, on December 21 has been specially curated for a wider public audience. The programme will feature one violinist, one soprano, one contemporary dancer, guitar, drum pad, and two singers, blending classical and popular elements.
Adding a strong community dimension, nearly 20 Korean expatriates—around 10 adults and 10 children—will participate in a coordinated flash mob, highlighting inter-generational continuity and the vibrant spirit of the Korean community in India.
Together, the three-day celebrations reflect the diversity, creativity, and warmth of the Korean diaspora, while reaffirming the enduring cultural and people-to-people ties between India and the Republic of Korea. All performances are open to the public, inviting audiences across NCR to be part of this historic milestone.
