Traditional Korean dances will be part of a festival celebrating the country’s heritage. (photo courtesy of KCCLA)

The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles is holding the “Korean Traditional Dance Cultural Heritage Festival” on Friday, Aug. 23, at 7:30 p.m. in the center’s Ari Hall.

KCCLA, in cooperation with the Corporation Korean Dance Commission of History, and Lee Young Nam Dance Company, will host the event showcasing traditional dance. Hyang Sook Min, president of the Corporation Korean Dance Commission of History, will narrate the program, and English translation will be provided.

The theme of the performance is maintaining heritage, which will be evident in the traditional and historical dances. KCCLA will also host a traditional Korean cultural heritage workshop on Aug. 22, at 10 a.m. Admission is free to the performance and workshop.

KCCLA is also holding the 29th annual “Exhibition of Korean-American Calligraphy” running from today, Aug. 22, through Friday, Aug. 30, in its second floor art gallery. Works by members of the Korean Calligraphy Association will be on display.

KCCLA is located at 5505 Wilshire Blvd. For information, call (323)936-3015, or visit kccla.org.