Deaf artist group HandSpeak presented its first sign language performance in Beijing, China.
According to the Korean Cultural Center in China, HandSpeak held its inaugural performance in Beijing on July 23, combining music, dance, sign language, and expressive acting.
The performance featured popular songs including 'Dokdori,' 'Fighting,' 'Love and Remember,' 'Jeon Woochi,' and 'Like JENNIE,' concluding with 'This is Me,' a song celebrating dignity and pride beyond disabilities. The deaf artists also engaged with the audience by teaching simple sign language and conducting a Q&A session.
Attendees included over ten deaf individuals from the China Deaf Association, who actively responded to the performance.
Ambassador Noh Jae-hun stated, "This was a meaningful occasion to confirm that sign language arts can connect with audiences beyond language and cultural differences. We will explore ways for deaf artists from both Korea and China to collaborate in creating sign language arts together."
Founded in 2018, HandSpeak is a cultural arts organization focused on producing performances, videos, and educational content centered around deaf artists. This performance, organized through a joint invitation from the Korean Cultural Center in China and the Korean Cultural Center in Shanghai, aimed to explore the artistic value and international potential of deaf arts while expanding cultural exchange between Korea and China through sign language.
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