The Sangnok Mukhyang Association, led by President Song Young-mi, expanded artistic exchanges between South Korea and China through a calligraphy culture exchange event held in Liaocheng, Shandong Province.
The second "Water City Ink Connection" Sino-Korean Calligraphy Culture Exchange event took place from September 10 to 13 in the Liaocheng area.
The opening ceremony on September 11 at the Canal Culture Museum was attended by artists from the Sangnok Mukhyang Association and cultural figures from both countries. Chen Mo, chairman of the Liaocheng Artists Association, delivered a welcoming speech, followed by remarks from Kim Yong-nam, an advisor to the Sangnok Mukhyang Association and head of the Korean calligraphy exchange group.
President Song introduced key works from both countries, explaining their significance and artistic characteristics. Chen Fei, secretary of the Liaocheng Calligraphers Association, and Zhang Shului, secretary of the Liaocheng Artists Association, presented eight works from the Chinese side, while Korean artist Jang Sang-sook shared her insights and evaluations, fostering a mutual appreciation of each other's artistic worlds.
Notably, Chen Mo and Kim Yong-nam collaborated on a piece themed around the "Moon," with Chen painting and Kim adding calligraphy, symbolizing Sino-Korean friendship and the meaning of the Mid-Autumn Festival. A session was also held where artists from both countries exchanged congratulatory messages written in calligraphy.
The Sangnok Mukhyang Association artists toured various sites, including Guangweirou and Sansan Hall, as well as workshops for brush-making and paper crafts, and visited museums and galleries in Dongyu County and Gaotang County. During the event, Kim Yong-nam introduced the flavors and culture of Dangjin, fostering closer ties between Dangjin and Liaocheng.
This event was reported by Shandong Broadcasting and China International Broadcasting, widely promoting the international cultural and artistic exchange achievements of the Sangnok Mukhyang Association.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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