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Thirsting for Peace: Poetry Reading by Ko Un with Music Performance by Yang Bang Ean Commemorating 70th Anniversary of UNESCO

When, local time: 
Sunday, 1 November 2015 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Where: 
France, Paris
Type of Event: 
Special event

Jointly organized by UNESCO, the Permanent Delegation of the Republic of Korea to UNESCO and the Korean National Commission for UNESCO in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of UNESCO, this cultural event will feature poems for peace by Ko Un, an internationally celebrated poet from the Republic of Korea, and musical performance of a renowned composer and pianist, Yang Bang Ean.

Through the poetry inspired by his earnest wish for peace and reconciliation in the world, Ko Un expresses his keen sensitivity, the breadth and depth of his imagination, and maturity of his understanding of human life. Yang Bang Ean will also showcase his musical talent.