Students from King Sejong Institute Dhaka 2, Independent University, Bangladesh clinched first and second prizes in dance and musical performances at the 2024 K-Culture Lover鈥檚 Night Talent Show held on May 23 at the Korean ambassador鈥檚 residence in the capital.
The event aimed to celebrate Korean culture through vibrant performances in singing, dancing, and speaking, said a press release.
Jannatul Maowa from computer science and engineering, Tanisha Islam from environmental science and management, and Muhsia Amin Khan from English and modern languages, all members of the IUB K-Club and associated with the KSI at IUB, captivated the audience with their graceful Korean dance, earning the first prize.
Md Monir Hossain, a participant of the KSI community course, won second prize with his soulful rendition of a Korean song. In total, 10 participants from IUB鈥檚 KSI participated in the event.
The event featured competitors from various institutions, including AIUB, DIU, Dhaka University, and the Korean Cultural Community in Bangladesh.
The evening began with a networking session, followed by a welcome speech by Park Young-sik, Korean ambassador to Bangladesh, and personal stories shared by participants.
Fatima-Tuz-Zohra, an international business major at IUB and executive member of the IUB K-Club, served as the master of ceremonies.