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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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Wildfire Fanned by Strong Wind Rages in Forest Area Near Athens

A boy cools himself from the misting system of a cafe in Athens, Greece, June 28, 2024. REUTERS/Elias Marcou
A boy cools himself from the misting system of a cafe in Athens, Greece, June 28, 2024. REUTERS/Elias Marcou
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Wildfire Fanned by Strong Wind Rages in Forest Area Near Athens

A boy cools himself from the misting system of a cafe in Athens, Greece, June 28, 2024. REUTERS/Elias Marcou
A boy cools himself from the misting system of a cafe in Athens, Greece, June 28, 2024. REUTERS/Elias Marcou

Dozens of firefighters were battling on Saturday to stop a wildfire from spreading to a nature reserve in a mountainous forest area on the outskirts of the Greek capital, the fire service said.
About 80 firefighters assisted by 10 water-carrying planes were trying to control the fire on Mount Parnitha, some 20 km north of Athens, which was being fueled by gale-force winds, Reuters quoted a fire brigade official as saying.
A thick cloud of smoke could be seen in the sky over Athens, which is flanked by mountains, but a local governor said no homes were threatened by the fire.
"The situation is stable so far," a deputy governor for part of Athens, Costas Zobos, told state television.
With hot, windy conditions across much of the country, authorities advised people to stay out of forest areas. Winds are not expected to weaken before Sunday, meteorologists said.
Wildfires are common in the Mediterranean country, but they have become more devastating in recent years as summers have become hotter, drier and windier, which scientists link to the effects of climate change.
After last summer's deadly forest fires and following its hottest winter on record, Greece developed a new doctrine, which includes deploying an extra fire truck to each new blaze, speeding up air support and clearing forests.