Held every July in the southern French city since 1947, the Avignon Festival presents a broad spectrum of arts including music, dance, and literature, along with various performances, discussions, and other programs, highlighting a particular language as a bridge connecting different cultures.
Korean will take the baton from this year's guest language Arabic to serve as next year's, following English in 2023 and Spanish in 2024.
The Korean Arts Management Service (KAMS), a government agency dedicated to promoting the country's performing arts, on Monday hailed it, saying, "This is the first time an Asian language has been selected as the guest language," adding that the decision reflects the growing global recognition of Korean arts and culture.
Several Korean works have also been included in next year's official lineup for the first time in nearly 28 years.
Meanwhile, this year's festival, which began earlier this month, wraps up this weekend.
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Im Yoon-seo
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