‘2026 KoCACA아트페스티벌 in 부산’ 성황리 개막

<Art Market KoCACA Booth Overview>

The '2026 KoCACA Art Festival in Busan,' which was attended by over 3,000 people from nationwide cultural centers and art organizations, opened successfully at the Busan Cinema Center on the 8th.

Hosted by the Korea Culture and Arts Centers Association (KoCACA) with joint organization by KoCACA and the Busan Cinema Center (Representative Director In-beom Ko), this event, held under the slogan 'Together in ARTS,' will run until the 11th, showcasing various programs for performing arts distribution and collaboration.

The opening ceremony held at the Rooftop Theater of the Busan Cinema Center featured the presence of key figures in the cultural and arts industry, including Hyang-mi Jung, Director of the Cultural Arts Policy Office at the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, Beom-heon Lee, Chairman of the Korea Culture and Arts Council, and Yoo-jang Cho, Director of the Culture Department of Busan Metropolitan City, along with officials from nationwide cultural centers and art organizations, marking the start of the festival.

The opening ceremony began with a red carpet entrance performance by festival participants. Representatives from 7 regional cultural centers, art organizations, and related cultural institutions walked the red carpet, symbolizing harmony and exchange in the performing arts scene. Following this, performances by the Haeundae District Youth Choir, Gimhae City Youth Choir, and Ulsan Jung-gu Youth Choir took place.

As part of the opening celebration, the National Asian Cultural Center (ACC) presented the performance 'Shirring Shirring: Jevinu Jeonggi,' a modern reinterpretation of the traditional pansori 'Heungboga,' which received a great response by blending traditional and contemporary elements on stage.

On the first day of the festival, an art market featuring over 470 participating organizations was held. At the KoCACA booth, art organizations, performance equipment companies, and related cultural institutions introduced performance contents and institutional projects, conducted on-site consultations, and networking. The showcase presented performance contents of outstanding cultural center performances discovered through the '2025 Cultural Center Specialization Support Project,' attracting participants' interest.

At the KoCACA Forum, discussions were held on the theme 'Transition of Performance Venues in the Era of Climate Crisis: Path to Green Theaters,' focusing on the sustainability of performing arts and eco-friendly operation methods for theaters. Various cases and opinions were shared, including Theater Green Book, low-carbon operation of theaters, changes in creative processes and audience experiences, cooperation between public institutions and the arts industry, and step-by-step implementation plans considering the reality of regional cultural centers.

On the second day, the 9th, there will be a continuation of the KoCACA booth introducing works of various genres such as theater, musicals, dance, and music, along with art organization showcases and repertoire pitching. Additionally, the newly arranged evening program 'Healing Humanities Concert' will be held for the first time this year. On the 10th, an excellent case presentation competition for cultural centers will take place, and the selected award-winning institutions will be honored at the closing ceremony on the 11th.

KoCACA Chairman So Hong-sam stated, "Like the Ubuntu spirit that says, 'I exist because we exist,' cultural centers and art organizations are a fate community that grows through each other," expressing hopes that the KoCACA Art Festival will become a platform for collaboration connecting good works and new opportunities.

📝 Brief Summary:
The '2026 KoCACA Art Festival in Busan' successfully opened at the Busan Cinema Center, with over 3,000 attendees from cultural centers and art organizations. The event, held under the theme 'Together in ARTS,' will run until the 11th, featuring various programs for performing arts distribution and collaboration.

🗣️ Natural Korean Translation:
부산 영화의 전당에서 열린 '2026년 부산 KoCACA 예술 축제'는 전국의 문화 센터와 예술 단체에서 3,000명 이상의 참가자가 참석한 가운데 성공적으로 열렸습니다. '예술로 함께'라는 주제로 진행된 이 행사는 11일까지 진행되며, 공연 예술 유통과 협력을 위한 다양한 프로그램을 선보입니다.

❓ Comprehension Questions:
1. How many people attended the '2026 KoCACA Art Festival in Busan'?
'2026 부산 KoCACA 예술 축제'에 몇 명이 참가했나요?

2. What was the theme of the event?
이 행사의 주제는 무엇이었나요?

3. Who were some key figures present at the opening ceremony?
개막식에 참석한 주요 인물은 누구였나요?

💡 Vocabulary Learning:
1. distribution (분배, 배포, 분포) - noun
The distribution of food and supplies to the affected areas was well-organized.
영향을 받은 지역으로 식품과 물자를 분배하는 것은 잘 조직되었습니다.

2. collaboration (협업, 협력) - noun
The collaboration between the two companies resulted in a successful product launch.
두 회사 간의 협력은 성공적인 제품 출시로 이어졌습니다.

3. reinterpretation (재해석) - noun
The artist's reinterpretation of the classic painting brought a new perspective to viewers.
예술가의 고전 그림에 대한 재해석은 관람객에게 새로운 시각을 제공했습니다.

4. consultation (상담, 협의) - noun
The company offers free consultations for new clients to discuss their needs.
회사는 새로운 고객들의 필요 사항을 논의하기 위해 무료 상담을 제공합니다.

5. sustainability (지속가능성) - noun
The company's sustainability efforts include recycling programs and energy-saving initiatives.
회사의 지속가능성 노력에는 재활용 프로그램과 에너지 절약 계획이 포함되어 있습니다.

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