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Festival d'Avignon
Han Kang's Avignon feature shows why Festival d'Avignon matters in 2026. Founded in 1947, the French institution has become one of Europe's most influential festivals for theatre, dance, and multidisciplinary performance. Under Tiago Rodrigues, the festival selected Korean as its 2026 guest language and built a slate that includes Han Kang, Lee Hye-young, Isabelle Huppert, Koo Ja-ha, and more. It is not a token showcase. It is a major prestige-stage bet on Korean performance culture.
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What is Festival d'Avignon?
Festival d'Avignon is one of Europe's most important live arts festivals, held each summer in Avignon, France. It is known for presenting major theatre, dance, and performance work at high-profile venues including the Cour d'honneur du Palais des Papes, often shaping wider cultural conversations across the continent.
Why is Korean central to Festival d'Avignon in 2026?
Festival d'Avignon selected Korean as its 2026 guest language, making it the first Asian language to hold that role. The decision positions Korean literature, theatre, dance, and performance as a central artistic force rather than a niche international side program.
Which Korean artists appear in the Avignon 2026 conversation?
The 2026 lineup linked to HITKULTR coverage includes Han Kang, Lee Hye-young, Isabelle Huppert in Oiseau, plus works by Koo Ja-ha, Her Sung-im, Lee Kyung-sung, Lee Jin-yeob, Lee Jar-ram, and Liquid Sound. That spread shows unusual breadth across forms.
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