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The not-for-profit Korean American Cultural Arts Foundation (KACAF) was founded in 2005 by Mrs. Tammy Lee Pantages. The mission of KACAF is to expose Korean cultural art and heritage to citizens of the United States. The Foundation will use the beauty of the art to develop and strengthen bonds between the two nations. It is believed that the art forms themselves will transcend the limitations of language and expose the heart of all Koreans to the American public. Of equal import!ance is enabling Koreans residing here to feel the pride of their National heritage while it is enjoyed by their fellow Americans and comrades.
This is an international mission. KACAF depends on revered artist who are National treasurers in Korea and who participate as members of KACAF and contribute their talent and time to this worthy mission. The Government of Korea, its institutions, private businesses, and individuals all contribute resources and cooperate with American counterparts to make KACAF events successful. There is effort and contributions of equal value on the U. S. side of the Pacific with countless volunteers, businesses, foundations, local, state, and national entities all supporting the KACAF goals and making possible these beautiful and informative displays of 5000 years of rich Korean art and culture.
These traditional performances are a part of Korea¡¯s living history and have been preserved for posterity by rigid adherence to standards for reproducing work as it passed by artists of one generation to the standard bearer artists of the next generation. KACAF is honored to be part of the passage of these traditions and maintenance of the standards. In the future, KACAF will establish a center of excellence in the Washington Metropolitan area to expose future generations of Korean Americans to Korea¡¯s culture and art history. In this way KACAF will promote an understanding of Korean ethnic heritage and increase the sense of pride of Korean history in our American communities.
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