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Saudi Arabia to Host K-CON Korean Festival for 2nd Time in October

The two-day festival will showcase the participation of 14 Korean bands
The two-day festival will showcase the participation of 14 Korean bands
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Saudi Arabia to Host K-CON Korean Festival for 2nd Time in October

The two-day festival will showcase the participation of 14 Korean bands
The two-day festival will showcase the participation of 14 Korean bands

The Saudi Music Commission has announced that the Kingdom will host the K-CON festival for the second time on October 6-7 at Mohammed Abdo Arena in Riyadh Boulevard City.

The two-day festival will showcase the participation of 14 Korean bands, presenting a global music concert that celebrates a diverse range of Korean cultural creations. In addition to the musical performances, there will be an accompanying exhibition dedicated to Korean culture.

Originating in 2012, the K-CON festival has grown into one of the largest Korean cultural festivals, having been hosted by eight cities on four continents in recent years, attracting a substantial audience of over a million visitors. The festival encompasses various aspects of Korean culture, including music, fashion, cuisine, beverages, and films.

It will also feature an exhibition introducing Saudi and international audiences to Korean culture, as well as a dedicated area for the sale of Korean products.

The decision to host this global event in the Kingdom aligns with an agreement previously established between the Ministry of Culture and the Korean CJ company. It reflects the ministry's commitment to promoting international cultural exchange, in line with its strategic objectives aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.

The initiative underscores the ministry's efforts to attract leading international festivals and events to the Kingdom while furthering Saudi contributions to arts and culture.

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Carnivorous 'Bone Collector' Caterpillar Dresses in Remains of its Prey

This photo provided by Daniel Rubinoff in April 2025 shows a new species of carnivorous caterpillar, left, which uses a protective case made with insect parts, near a spider in Oahu, Hawaii. (Courtesy Daniel Rubinoff via AP)
This photo provided by Daniel Rubinoff in April 2025 shows a new species of carnivorous caterpillar, left, which uses a protective case made with insect parts, near a spider in Oahu, Hawaii. (Courtesy Daniel Rubinoff via AP)
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Carnivorous 'Bone Collector' Caterpillar Dresses in Remains of its Prey

This photo provided by Daniel Rubinoff in April 2025 shows a new species of carnivorous caterpillar, left, which uses a protective case made with insect parts, near a spider in Oahu, Hawaii. (Courtesy Daniel Rubinoff via AP)
This photo provided by Daniel Rubinoff in April 2025 shows a new species of carnivorous caterpillar, left, which uses a protective case made with insect parts, near a spider in Oahu, Hawaii. (Courtesy Daniel Rubinoff via AP)

A new carnivorous caterpillar that wears the remains of its prey has been dubbed the “bone collector.”
The odd insect is only found on the Hawaiian island of Oahu. It creeps along spiderwebs, feeding on trapped insects and decorating its silk case with their body parts, The Associated Press reported.
There are other meat-eating caterpillars that “do lots of crazy things, but this takes the cake,” said study author Dan Rubinoff with the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
Scientists think the case might act as camouflage, allowing the caterpillar to feast on the spider’s ensnared meals without getting caught.
A host of caterpillars native to Hawaii use silk glands to spin protective cases studded with lichen, sand and other materials. This one is the first to use ant heads and fly wings.
“It really is an astonishing type of case,” said Steven Montgomery, an entomology consultant in Hawaii who was not involved with the new study.
Findings were published Thursday in the journal Science. Scientists found just 62 of the carnivorous caterpillars in over 20 years of observing.
Predatory caterpillars are extremely rare and the bone collectors found in Hawaii will even eat each other, researchers said.
The bone collector's origins date back at least 6 million years, making the caterpillars more ancient than the Hawaiian islands themselves. Today, they dwell on an isolated patch of mountain forest alongside invasive species.
“There is really a concern that we need to do better with conservation,” said Rubinoff.