9th Korea Queer Culture Festival (KQCF) 2008

Overview
Official Title: 9th Korea Queer Culture Festival(KQCF) 2008
Dates: 5/31(Sat) ~ 6/8(Sun) 2008
Venues: Jongro, near Hongik University, and Itaewon
Host: KQCF Organizing Committee
Sponsors: Art Council Korea, Seoul Foundation for Arts&Culture, LGBTKOREA

PARADE

May/31/2008 12pm ~ 7pm
Berlin Plaza ~ Cheong Gye Plaza
How to get to “Berlin Plaza”

This year’s parade begins at “Berlin Plaza” in front of Hanhwa building. Face painting, make-up, and also stage make-up are possible in the booth at Berlin Plaza. You can use all facilities from 11 am.
After parade, there will be congratulatory performances from 6 pm to 7pm. There will be also a party and the free shuttle bus will be offered for all participants.

<Guidelines for Journalists/Reporters>
-Journalists and reporters may not cover, photograph, or videotape any event related to the parade without prior approval from the Organizing Committee.
-After 1:00 PM, press cards will be issued from the Information Desk.
-Journalists and reporters may not cover, photograph, or videotape any individual wearing a red ribbon, which signifies that he or she wishes to remain anonymous.
-Unfortunately, public disclosure through photographs or video recording poses a very real threat to sexual minorities’ socioeconomic survival in Korea today. All journalists and reporters are appreciated for heir cooperation.

PARTY

AFTER PARTY : Queer Scandal Party
When: May/31/2008 (Sat.) Time: 8pm
Where: REBALL at Itaewon
Tiket : 15,000￦ (1 Drink ) at the door
The shuttle bus stop : in front of Berlin Plaza / 8pm, 9pm, 10pm, 10:40pm

Seoul LGBT Film Festival

Date: 6/4~6/8
Venue: Seoul Art Cinema

SeLFF, the abbreviation ofthe official festival title contains our hope to open the sphere for communication and understanding. We cordially invite you to SeLFF opened on June 4th.
Exhibition

“Slam Exhibition”
Where: Sogul/cafe Ade/cafe Kuwol/cafe Owlbus/Mudaeryuk/and other places near Hongdae area
When: 2008 May 31 (Sat) ~ June 8 (Sun)

Special Events

Coming Out Zone
- Korean Gay Men’s Human Rights Group ‘Chingusai’
Where: Cheonggyecheon Berlin Square (within parade event area)
When: 2008 May 31 (Sat) pm 1:00 ~

Performance: Quiz Show [ Who are You! ]
- Korean Transgender Activist Group ‘Jirungyi’
Where: Cheonggyecheon Berlin Square (within parade event area)
When: 2008 May 31 (Sat) pm 1:00 ~ pm 4:00

Exhibition : ‘Frickin’ Homosexuals Speak to ‘Frickin’ Heterosexuals(Subtitle: Homophobic Moments in Our Lives)
- Youth Sexual Minority Community ‘Rateen’
Cheonggyecheon Berlin Square (within parade event area)
2008 May 31 (Sat) held througout the parade event

Event: Slam! Happy Scandal Condom Cafe
-iSHAP
Where: Jongno 3(sam)-ga Gaybar ‘Myung-ghee’
When: 2008 June 5 (Thu) pm 7:00~ am 12:00

Exhibition: Hilarious Condom Art <The Wonderful Rubber Bag>
-Catoonist HONG
Where: Seoul iSHAP Center Lobby
When: 2008 May 31 ~ June 8

EventMBTI- Understanding Yourself and Others
-iSHAP
Where: Seoul iSHAP Center Seminar Room
When: 2008 June 6 (Fri) pm 2:00-pm6:00
Limit : 10 people (First come, first served)
Participation Fee: 5000 won (including test fee)

Contact Korea Queer Culture Festival Commitee
e-Mail: kqcf@naver.com
Tel: 0505-303-1998
5F Dongkoem building, 197-1 Myo-dong Jongno-gu, Seoul, Kore