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Mothers and children from multicultural families performed 20 pieces of classical music, foreign folksongs, and children’s songs with ensemble artists. To prepare for this event, professional musicians volunteered to teach violin and piano to children from multicultural families for the past three years. About 60 pieces of arts and crafts that were made by the children were also displayed. The children dressed up as rabbits, sang and danced in the musical performance, which was designed to develop their expressive movements.

According to the National Statistical Office통계청, there were 35,000 international marriages last year ? one in nine couples in Korea is multicultural. This accounted for 11.1 percent of the country’s total weddings. More than 23,000 babies were born into multicultural families, which represents 4.3 percent of all births in Korea.

“We run a classical music education program and Korean culture experience program to help the children from multicultural families to play a leading role in the future.” said Park Jeong-suk, the head of HopeKids Korea. “Providing equal access to culture and art education for children from multicultural families for three years has helped to develop their artistic talents. I hope systematic and sustainable support will be given to them through this concert.”

HopeKids Korea, which was established in 2008, has supported 570 children and more than 500 children have benefited this year. Maybe some of them will become excellent musicians, grow up to be the next music director, or become a biracial football player, like Hines Ward. Whatever the case, by exposing them to music and  Korean culture, HopeKids Korea provides children with a brighter future. 
Teen reporter Yoon Jee-mee (Myungduk Foreign Language High School)