SEOUL, November 09 (AJP) - South Korean battery maker SK On said Sunday it hosted a music festival for people with developmental disabilities at the Aranytiz Cultural Center in Budapest, Hungary, on Nov. 8.
This event was co-organized by the Hungarian Association for Music for the Disabled and the Korean Cultural Center in Hungary. The association helped design the program, while the cultural center worked to engage local audiences through its networks and events.
Three ensembles performed at the concert: Hungary’s Parapillék and Paraphonia, and Korea’s Vivace Ensemble. Parapillek, an orchestra founded in 2023 with support from SK Innovation and SK On, features musicians with developmental disabilities.
Paraphonia, a group with a two-decade history, is recognized for its accomplished performances. The Vivace Ensemble closed the evening with a rendition of Arirang that drew prolonged applause, the company said.
The event drew about 200 attendees, including representatives from SK On’s European operations, the Hungarian Ministry of Interior, the Hungarian Association for Music for the Disabled, and the Korean Embassy in Hungary, among others.
“It was a meaningful event that united us through music beyond borders and languages,” said Kim Se-jin, head of SK On’s European production unit. “We will continue efforts to bring Korea and Hungary closer, extending our connection beyond economic ties.”
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