Bereket Alemayehu

PERSONAL ACCOUNT/PHOTO ESSAY         On the same day that the world was observing the United Nations World Environment Day across the globe, there was a small number of people who gathered in Seoul to discuss social matters.…

CULTURAL EVENT         What comes to your mind when you hear the name Africa? Maybe so many things! Right? One aspect of Africa’s contribution to the world is that the continent is rich in cultural diversity and…

NON-VIOLENT CULTURE         The last month of April marked the third year of the Panmunjom Declaration for Peace, Prosperity and Unification on the Korean Peninsula which was signed in April 2018 by the two country leaders. To…

MUSIC         Every year, April is a special month for aspiring astronomers and stargazers all over the world as it is Global Astronomy Month. So what does it feel like attending an online Cosmic Concert organized by…

PAINTING         The Korean Cultural Center of Chicago is currently hosting a solo art exhibition by Dr. Kuhn Hong entitled “Ethiopian: Hands Stretched out to God” from April 16- 27, 2021. It was so heartwarming to connect…

THE ARTS         Apart from the occasional lack of creative ideas and inspirations, there are considerable limitations that hinder artists from flourishing and fully actualizing their potentials. It has been a long tradition that artists sought support…

VISUAL ARTS/INTERVIEW         One of the most vibrant, a must-visit, places in Seoul is Insadong, an ideal area for short-term visitors to experience a little of Korea in the heart of Seoul. For me, it’s not just…

We celebrated Golden Rule Day virtually this year. I was part of the four-hour events, performances and messages streamed over the web to worldwide audiences last April 5, 2021. The vibes of the celebration were on air, with dancers &…

  THE ARTS         The 1st GBA art workshop was organized for world artists based in South Korea by the International Culture, Art, Sports and Tourism committee in Global Business Alliance aka GBA, a unique non-profit business…

REPORT ON THE ARTS         It is a hard time coping with the crisis brought about by the global pandemic and all artists, being part of society are affected as well. On the other hand, it might…