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The Hungarian original musical "Tesla" won the Grand Prize at the Daegu International Musical Festival, the largest musical festival in Korea. Produced by Budapest-based private performing arts company TBG Production, the musical portrays the life of electrical engineering pioneer Nikola Tesla through an epic and visually dynamic performance. It was praised for its outstanding quality which captivated both audiences and judges alike.

This year's Daegu musical festival showcased 29 productions in over 100 performances, featuring acclaimed works from diverse countries, including Hungary, France, China, and Japan, alongside Korean original musicals that highlighted the strength of homegrown creativity.

It came to a close on Monday evening with the grand DIMF Awards ceremony held at the Daegu Opera House.

The first Korea-born twin giant panda sisters, Ruibao and Huibao, have joyfully celebrated their second birthday at Everland, their current home.

These beloved pandas are younger siblings of Fubao who captured hearts across Korea before being sent to Sichuan, China, last April.

A special birthday party was held attended by zookeepers and invited guests, featuring a giant bamboo cake and a variety of enrichment gifts, including cooled rocks and bamboo toys, to help the pandas stay cool and cozy during the summer heat.

Born on July 7, 2023, Ruibao and Huibao arrived weighing just 180g and 140g, respectively, but now each weighs around 70kg, showing an astonishing 440-fold increase in weight.

The Jeju National Museum is hosting a special exhibition titled "Dreams of a Butterfly in Jeju, Special Exhibition on Seok Du-myung in Celebration of the 80th Anniversary of Korea's Liberation from Japan."

The exhibition showcases over 100 items, including Seok's butterfly collections, key publications on his Jeju studies, and traditional Korean butterfly crafts.

Seok, known as "Dr. Butterfly," was a pioneer in Jeju studies and a multidisciplinary scholar who combined natural sciences with the humanities.

To enhance engagement among children, the museum will offer educational programs and guided tours every Wednesday and Thursday from July 30 to August 14.

The exhibition runs through October 19.

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