- The overseas cultural performances, which started in 2003, continued for 20 years and the entire team participated in Thai local state broadcasting’s New Year countdown event

(Photo 1) Group photo after a performance at a local middle school in Thailand

Handong Global University’s MnT, which consists of about 100 students of Handong Global University (President Do Soung Choi), visited 5 regions including Chiang Mai, Omkoy, Hua Min, Pattaya, and Khon Kaen in Thailand for about 3 weeks from December 20^th to January 7^th and presented various cultural contents of Korea. Named an abbreviation of Mission and Talent, MnT is a student club association of Handong Global University with various talents.

Handong Global University’s MnT began in 2003 and more than 100 students visit Thailand every year to perform in schools, public institutions, and traditional markets. So far, a total of 2000 students have participated in the activity. From performance planning to coordination with local organizations in Thailand, everything is done with the dedication of each student, and they visit the site after about a year of preparation.

(Photo 2) Students performing Samulnori at local night market

In this year’s visit, which resumed about two years after Covid-19, was joined by a total of nine teams, including hip-hop dance clubs (MIC), orchestra ensemble (Chamber), rap club (God’s Fellow), Samulnori team (Hanpoong), theater club (Amazing Story), a cappella team (Silver Lining), Band Club (Liquid), Korean Dance Club (Hayang), and supporting team assisting local performances.

MnT, which has been promoting Korea as a private cultural diplomatic mission for 20 years and having good relations with local officials in Thailand, participated in the Thai state broadcaster’s New Year countdown event in 2018 and was invited by the Prime Minister’s office and the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries’ office to perform in 2019. Overall, it is making a good impression locally.

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