DAR ES SALAAM, June 23 -- THE electrifying rhythms of the global K-pop Festival rocked the Little Theatre in Dar es Salaam over the weekend, as dozens of Tanzanian youths took to the stage to showcase their talents in singing and dancing during a competitive event.

The festival was organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Tanzania as part of the annual Korean Week celebrations. The South Korean Ambassador to Tanzania, H.E. Eunju Ahn, attended the event and praised the participants for their talent and dedication in promoting awareness of Korean culture.

The Deputy Head of Mission at the Korean Embassy, Mr. Seungyun Lee, said the event is one of the key ways the embassy fosters closer cultural ties between Seoul and Dar es Sa...