photo courtesy of KCCLA

The Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles will present a “Traditional Korean Cultural Heritage Workshop” with Kim Eung Hwa on Thursday, Oct. 31, at 1 p.m. in the center’s Ari Hall. Participants will learn the traditional Korean dance “Taepyungmu” and demonstrate their skills during the workshop. “Taepyungmu” was created by Han Song Jun, the progenitor of modern Korean folk dance. The dance’s name means “praying for peace and prosperity of the nation.” It is characterized by dancers dressed in a queen’s ceremonial robe from the Joseon dynasty.

Admission is free. KCCLA is located at 5505 Wilshire Blvd. Reservations requested by calling (323)936-3015, or visit kccla.org.