The Korean Cultural Festival (KCF) is one way in which the oscillation of soft power takes place between India and the Southeast Asian nation. "We have lots of economic tie-ups, but cultural relations help us reach diverse members of society here, and the hearts and minds of Indians," says Ravindra Swami from the Korean Consulate in Mumbai, the event's organisers. With that in mind, the programme includes various types of performance arts that offer a glimpse into the country's cultural traditions, some of which aren't always easily accessible. For instance, Sinbatnolee is a folk song that doesn't even show up on the Internet. But the Mumbai audience can hear it played live with indigenous instruments at KCF.

A dance form from Korea