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Hi, Shandong: Lyu Opera from Dongying Shines at Kyung Hee University, South Korea

On the afternoon of March 31, the Dongying Culture Exchange Event in South Korea, themed "Opportunities in China | Conveying the Yellow River’s Charm through Lyu Opera", kicked off at the Kyung Hee University’s Graduate School of Technology Management in Yongin City, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, drawing many Korean teachers and students interested in China’s fascinating traditional culture. During the event, the speaker vividly introduced Dongying’s history and culture, the ecological beauty of the Yellow River estuary, and the development, artistic features, melody styles, and major roles of Lyu Opera through pictures and videos. Wang Lingling, a representative inheritor of the Dongying municipal-level intangible cultural heritage of Lyu Opera, performed the Huadan role—typically portraying lively and cheerful young women—while explaining Lyu Opera art. Her Lyu Opera excerpt performance heightened the atmosphere, and her elegant, natural singing style received warm applause from the audience. To further promote China-South Korea cultural exchange, Korean Taiping dance expert Jun Young Kang shared insights into the artistic integration of traditional Korean dance and Hanbok. The event was strongly supported by Kyung Hee University’s Graduate School of Technology Management. Faculty and students from Kyung Hee University’s Graduate School of Technology Management and Seo Kyeong University’s Graduate School of International Integration attended the event. 최지원 기자university shandong university south south korea exchange korean

"Hi, Shandong" Laizhou Brushes Make Debut in South Korea, Opening a New Chapter in Cultural Exchange Through Calligraphy

On January 23, the "Ink Charm Sharing Friendship, Spring Couplets Spreading Blessings(墨韵传情，春联送福)" Calligraphy Exchange and Cultural Experience Day event was held at Kunsan National University in Gunsan City, South Korea. Laizhou brushes(莱州毛笔), a representative of Yantai’s intangible cultural heritage, were displayed during the event. Laizhou brushes are a traditional craft from Laizhou, dating back to the early Qing Dynasty, with a history of nearly 400 years. Once considered one of the four major local tributes, Laizhou brushes are meticulously crafted through over a hundred processes, characterized by four key features: roundness(圆), firmness(健), sharpness(尖), and uniformity(齐). Before the event, the Laizhou Municipal People’s Government carefully selected Laizhou brushes along with Yantai Spring Festival couplets and "Fu(福, meaning ‘fortune’ in Chinese)" characters written by local calligraphers to convey New Year blessings to Gunsan, South Korea. During the event, local residents in Gunsan were drawn to Chinese calligraphy, eagerly picking up Laizhou brushes to try writing the character "Fu (福) " and experiencing the charm of traditional Chinese calligraphy. One of Gunsan citizens, Seo Ryu-se, who participated in the event, stated that learning to write the character "Fu (福)" with a Laizhou brush was a unique experience. Through the process of writing, she was able to appreciate the intricacy and elegance of traditional Chinese calligraphy. This year, Laizhou brushes have been displayed several times in Gunsan, South Korea. At the "New Year Greetings from Yantai" Yantai Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience Event on January 10, Laizhou brushes, along with Laizhou grass braids(莱州草辫), were showcased in Gunsan as key representations of Yantai’s intangible cultural heritage. 최지원 기자calligraphy shandong calligraphy exchange chinese calligraphy south korea