Nigerians were glued to the large screen and thrilled in ecstatic atmosphere while watching a Korean

Classic movie titled ‘The Face Reader’ inside KCCN theatre hall in Abuja.

Anchored by the Korean Cultural Center, Nigeria (KCCN), the movie according to organisers was

screened to create awareness on the upcoming 60+1st Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival, slated for

October 4 to 6, 2024.

Sharing their experiences, some of those who were on ground to watch said the movie reignited their

interest in Korean culture.

One of them who identified himself as Courage Ebinitari said he has always been awaiting opportunity to

visit Korea for a life time experience and that the October is quite historical to witness.

Another viewer, Seyi Adekoya, said she came because of her love for Korean cultural practices.

She said her experience had been fantastic being an influencer for Korean culture and lover Korean

activities in Nigeria, adding, “I have always cherished the approach the Koreans deploy in their events

and this was not an exception.”

Also speaking, another viewer, Jane Elo Ossai, said the day afforded her privilege to have a feel Korean

cultural belief and practice.

Jane, who 2024 Korea Writing and Speech contests expressed appreciation for Korean Cultural Centre for

putting the event together saying that it would greatly enhance her understanding of Korean way of life.

Talking about the essence of staging the movie, an Administrative Officer KCCN, Chidinma Tobins,

said the film depicted a common practice that existed during a Korean traditional time.as it was tied to a

festival in Korea called Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival.

Tobins informed that the festival was a tourist event held annually in Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, which

was built to commemorate King Jeongjo’s filial piety and dream of national prosperity and military power.

She stressed that Nigerians expecting to know more about Korean history and culture should not miss the

annual Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival as it would show how Korea was back in the days.

She said the activities that would characterise the event, include traditional music and martial arts

performances as well as other activities offering a glimpse of past Korean society centuries ago.