IUB talent steals spotlight at K-Culture event

City Desk :

Students from King Sejong Institute Dhaka 2, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) have clinched first and second prizes in dance and musical performances at the 2024 K-Culture Lover’s Night Talent Show held on May 23, 2024 at the Korean Ambassador’s residence in Dhaka. The event aimed to celebrate Korean culture through vibrant performances in singing, dancing, and speaking.

Jannatul Maowa from Computer Science and Engineering,

Tanisha Islam from Environmental Science and Management, and Muhsia Amin Khan from English and Modern Languages, all members of the IUB K-Club and associated with the King Sejong Institute (KSI) at IUB, captivated the audience with their graceful Korean dance, earning the first prize. Md. Monir Hossain, a participant of the KSI Community Course, won second prize with his soulful rendition of a Korean song. In total, 10 participants from IUB’s KSI participated in the event.

The event featured competitors from various institutions including AIUB, DIU, Dhaka University, and BDK-Family (the Korean Cultural Community in Bangladesh). The evening began with a networking session, followed by a welcome speech by H.E.

Park Young-sik, the Korean Ambassador to Bangladesh, and personal stories shared by participants.