PHOTOS: UAE heritage showcased on Nami Island

SEOUL, September 30 (AJP) - The UAE's historical heritage and unique culture were showcased at an event on Nami Island, a small island near Chuncheon, Gangwon Province last week.

In cooperation with the UAE Embassy in Korea, the three-day event from Sept. 27 to 29, hosted by the Sharjah Institute for Heritage, an educational institution in the Middle Eastern country, aimed to build a cultural bridge between Korea and the UAE, promoting mutual understanding.

As part of the event, a sculpture symbolizing Sharjah, one of the seven emirates of the UAE, was also presented to the island.

The entrance to the Heritage Days on Nami Island event held on Nami Island Gangwon Province on Sept 27 2024 AJP Han Jun-gu — Visitors gather for an event on Nami Island, Gangwon Province on Sept. 27, 2024. AJP Han Jun-gu

Performers showcase the UAEs traditional dance Al-Ayyala at an event on Nami Island Gangwon Province on Sept 27 2024 AJP Han Jun-gu — Performers showcase the UAE's traditional dance Al-Ayyala at an event on Nami Island, Gangwon Province on Sept. 27, 2024. AJP Han Jun-gu

The fusion Korean traditional music team Ensemble SU performs on Nami Island Gangwon Province on Sept 27 2024 AJP Han Jun-gu — Korea's traditional music ensemble SU performs on Nami Island, Gangwon Province on Sept. 27, 2024. AJP Han Jun-gu

An opening ceremony for a sculpture takes place on Nami Island Gangwon Province on Sept 27 2024 AJP Han Jun-gu — A sculpture is being unveiled at an event on Nami Island, Gangwon Province on Sept. 27, 2024. AJP Han Jun-gu

Visitors look at a sculpture during an event on Nami Island Gangwon Province on Sept 27 2024 AJP Han Jun-gu — Visitors look at a sculpture during an event on Nami Island, Gangwon Province on Sept. 27, 2024. AJP Han Jun-gu

Han Jun-gu jungu141298@ajupress.com

PHOTOS: UAE heritage showcased on Nami Island

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