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iiin I'M IN ISLAND NOW Magazine
Jeju South Korea's seasonal/quarterly magazine for those who are passionate about Jeju and its local culture
Soon after the original Koru opened, iiin was interested and sent a team for pictures and an interview Mia Lee.
It was early on in the creation of our multicultural and diverse library, and it felt good to connect to and with the local people and culture!
arirang radio interviewarirang came to learn about Koru Library and share it on their Wonders of Jeju radio program. “Arirang” is a song embodying the unique energy of the Korean people. It has the strength to unite Korean people and make communication possible through its spirited and enlightening melody and lyrics.Click on the link below for one version of the song along with views of Jeju!
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“We chose to identify traditional artists because we know a lot of times they fly under the radar for a lot of these funding opportunities,” said Denise Uyehara, Southwest Folklife Alliance programs manager of artist services. “Our whole point is to work with artists that are carrying on traditions, and passing them on to the next generation.“All these artists are amazing,” Uyehara said. “And they’re all doing their work quietly.”
“In addition to working at the Iskashitaa Refugee Network’s Garden Art Program, Kerstetter also founded and operates Koru Multicultural and Diverse Library in Tucson and travels frequently to South Korea, where the idea was born."