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Celebrity Media compiles and reports based on a press release from the Flushing Town Hall in New York. --This Lunar New Year, Flushing Town Hall will present a month-long celebration filled with an eclectic mix of events to ring in the Year of the Dragon. The multidisciplinary programming lineup will feature a diverse array of Asian and Asian American artists and presentations, including animated films, dance, music, and art – to create a unique cross-cultural experience for audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
Flushing Town Hall’s Lunar New Year event series begins with the “Remember” art exhibition, opening on January 27, and culminates with a performance from the Nai Ni Chen Dance Company on February 25.
Lunar New Year is widely celebrated within Asian countries and communities, beginning with the first new moon of the lunar calendar and ending on the first full moon that follows 15 days later. This year, Lunar New Year officially takes place on February 10 and will be commemorated with a special performance by Flushing Town Hall’s Lunar New Year headliner, the intercultural, South Korean musical duo, CelloGayageum.
“Flushing Town Hall is proud to present this series of programs to celebrate the joyful traditions of Lunar New Year, one of our most vibrant cultural events,” said Ellen Kodadek, Executive and Artistic Director of Flushing Town Hall. “With over 1 million New Yorkers joining in the Lunar New Year celebrations, Flushing Town Hall stands proud as a catalyst for cultural unity, showcasing traditions that resonate with our local Asian American community, and educate diverse audiences.”
CelloGayageum
CelloGayageum is an exceptional intercultural musical duo comprised of cellist Sol Daniel Kim and Gayageum player Dayoung Yoon. Drawing inspiration from the "Pavillon of Unification" in Berlin, a city with a tragic history of war, division, and reunification, they have seamlessly blended the musical cultures and instruments of the cello and Gayageum to create a harmonious symbiosis in both sound and style.
Formed in 2016, CelloGayageum has gained worldwide recognition and accolades. They were honored with the prestigious Soorim Culture Prize, and their debut album, South Wave, North Wind, was produced with the help of a grant from the Seoul Foundation of Arts and Culture. Moreover, they were named "Artist of the Year" by the Jeongdong Theater in Seoul, solidifying their place as one of the most exciting and innovative musical acts today.
CelloGayageum's passion for traditional South Korean music is evident in their performances, which have captured the hearts of audiences worldwide. They have appeared on several popular Korean primetime TV shows, including KBS, JTBC, and MBN, and have toured extensively throughout Asia, Europe, and beyond. As cultural ambassadors, they are promoting the traditional music culture of South Korea and bridging cultural divides through the universal language of music.
In short, CelloGayageum is not just a musical duo, but a phenomenon. Their unique fusion of instruments and musical styles creates a sound that is both timeless and contemporary. By showcasing the beauty and richness of South Korean music to audiences around the world, they are redefining what it means to be a global musical act.
