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Jongmyo, Korea's foremost royal shrine, will come alive with the majestic music and graceful choreography of the Joseon royal court—a tradition that has endured for over 600년 years.

The National Heritage Service and Korea Heritage Agency will showcase evening performances of "Jongmyo Jeryeak" at the Main Hall of Jongmyo Shrine from April 24 to May 2.

Jongmyo Jeryeak is a traditional Korean court ritual performance that combines music, dances, and songs as part of the ancestral rites held at the Jongmyo Shrine.

It was added to the list of UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2001.

Tickets will be available for reservation starting at 2 PM on April 7 via Ticketlink.

The 14th Busan Annual Market of Art, the port city's premier art fair, has kicked off a four-day run at BEXCO.

This year's theme focuses on sustainability, highlighting a commitment to fostering a sustainable art ecosystem by embracing environmental and social values through art.

Over 130 galleries, including 15 international galleries, are participating, showcasing around 4,000 artworks.

The fair features a diverse range of works, from AI-generated pieces and interactive media art to a special spotlight exhibition on French painter Michel Delacroix and emerging new talents.

Meanwhile, at COEX in Seoul, the 2025 Seoul International Buddhism Expo and 13th Buddha Art Fair are underway, offering a one-stop glance at Korea's traditional Buddhist cultural industry.

Nearly 370 exhibitors are showcasing a rich array of Buddhist content, including Buddhist architecture, tea culture, and traditional crafts, that blend Korean heritage with Buddhist aesthetics.

Participants from seven other Asian countries, including China and India, are also presenting various Buddhist cultural products, such as agarwood and meditation-related items.

The event runs through this Sunday.

That's all from me. Keep it tuned to the Kulture Wave.