* THE LITTLE ANGELS GAVE A SPECIAL PERFORMANCE FOR FORMER U.S. PRESIDENT,
DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER.
Culture and the Arts
God's ideal for His creation is the realization of joy. Humankind was created as an object of goodness for the joy of God. The Unification Church considers its cultural activities and performing arts as expressing the value of humankind and God's ideal of creation.
Moreover, from a social viewpoint, we can see that these projects, rather than resulting from artistic egocentricity, reflect a universal perspective, because art itself is a means of global communication. Accordingly, great artistic works have always moved people, regardless of time and place. Especially in this present age of vigorous international exchange, artistic expression can plainly reveal and communicate ideals to the world. The Unification Church, through its various cultural and artistic activities, has thereby made effort to return joy and glory to God, and a message of hope and goodness to humankind.
The Little Angels of Korea
* THE LITTLE ANGELS GAVE A SPECIAL
PERFORMANCE FOR FORMER U.S. PRESIDENT,
DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER.
This Korean classical children's dance troupe, with its motto Love Heaven, Love Humankind, Love Your Country, was established in
1963 with the intention of devoting itself to God, world peace, and the honor of its homeland. It has introduced Korean culture and
performing arts-and implanted the Korean spirit-in the world through its more than 1,800 live performances and two hundred
television 
appearances in a total of forty nations throughout North, Central and South America, Europe, Oceania, Africa, and Asia.
Thus, the Little Angels of Korea have served as envoys of peace and friendship, and have
become the proud face of Korea. Invited to take part in the opening ceremony of the 1988
Seoul Olympics, they represented to the world the dignity of the Korean people.
Universal Ballet
* INTERNATIONAL GUEST ARTIST FERNANDO BUJONES WITH JULIA MOON IN UBC'S PRODUCTION OF " GISELLE".
The Universal Ballet Company was founded on July 13, 1984, combining a western art form, classical ballet, with the oriental spirit of Korea. The company was established to promote Korean ballet throughout the world and to increase international cultural exchange. UBC has been widely acclaimed for its performances of Swan Lake, Giselle, Coppelia, Pulcinella and many other works, starting from the company's very first performance, Cinderella. UBC's creation of its first commissioned full-length ballet, Shim Chung (The Blindman's daughter), based on a well-loved Korean folk tale, in cooperation with the New York City Symphony, was a real milestone for Korean ballet. The company has established itself as one of the foremost companies in Asia with its tours of Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Europe, featuring performances of Shim Chung and Swan Lake, along with other repertory, and its reputation has been growing worldwide. The company's principal dancer and general director, Julia H. Moon, has performed as a guest artist at the Kirov Ballet in St. Petersburg, and at other companies in Europe and the United States.
In 1990, an affiliated ballet school, the Universal Ballet Academy, was opened in Washington DC. In 1993, the Washington academy was renamed Kirov Academy, and a Universal Ballet Academy opened in Seoul.
New York City Symphony Orchestra
* NEW YORK SYMPHONY IN CONCERT AT THE MANHATTAN CENTER
The Unification Church acquired the New York City Symphony Orchestra on October 10, 1975, with the view to keeping the orchestra performing despite its financial difficulties. Many music lovers who had favored the orchestra welcomed this move and the orchestra has continued to give excellent performances. It was invited to the festival of culture and arts at the Seoul Olympics.
New Hope Singers International
The New Hope Singers International was launched on September 15, 1973, as an international choir of young men and women representing many racial and linguistic backgrounds. They have participated in the mission work of the Unification Church over many years. In 1990 they reconvened in Korea for Reverend Moon's seventieth birthday celebration.
Manhattan Center
The facilities at the Manhattan Center, located at the junction of 34th Street and 8th Avenue in central Manhattan, include a large opera house and grand ballroom. Extensive studios dominate the 8th and 9th floors and the 4th floor boasts state-of-the-art mixing facilities. The Manhattan Center retains two mobile studios equipped to respond to a diversity of production requirements.
Association for Korean-Japanese Cultural Exchange
This cultural exchange association is dedicated to eradicating the tensions and animosity between Korea and Japan. It organizes traditional cultural events and performing arts representing the cultures of both nations-for university students, young people, members of various women's associations, and so forth-for the promotion of better understanding between the two nations. The association has thereby helped in the development of a much-needed friendship between the two nations.
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