Korean Modern Literature Class

The Seorae Global Village Center is offering a special class on Korean modern literature as follows:

• Subject: 20th Century Korean Literature (translated into English)
• Instructor: Shim Ah-jin, a Korean writer
• Date & Time: Feb. 3 (Fri) from 1
• Fees: Free of charge

Participants can better understand the Korean psyche by learning about 20th century Korean literature through three short novels that are translated into English and French: “Spring Spring” by Kim Yu-jeong, “The Rainy Spell” by Yun Heung-gil, and “Sword” by Lee Seung-woo.

If you are interested, please contact Seorae Global Village Center at seorae@sba.seoul.kr or at (02)2155-8949.

For more information, visit http://global.seoul.go.kr/seorae

Inviting Additional Participants to

 ‘Seoul Family’s Home Invitation Program for Expats’

We are inviting both expats and the locals in Korea to an occasion where they can have an opportunity to better understand each other by sharing cultures and traditions as well as having dinner at a local Korean family’s home.

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• Qualification: any international resident living in Seoul
• Numbers to be selected : 1~2 invitees (individual or team)

     - Participants will be selected on a first-come first-served basis.

     - Priority will be given to migrant workers or those who apply as a family.

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• Periods: Nov 29 (Tue) – Dec 1 (Thu), 2011
• Documents required: Completed application form  (To download a form: click HERE) 
• Submission methods: Through e-mail or fax

                e-mail)  joojina@seoul.go.kr    fax)  02-768-8860  tel) 02-2171-2833

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• Date: Dec. 4 (Sun) 2011, 15:00~20:00
• Where: local Korean’s homes
• What: experience Korean traditions and customs by enjoying traditional games and having dinner together at a Korean family’s home

2011 Hanseong Baekje Cultural Festival

                                     ▶Date: Oct. 28 (Fri) - 30(Sun) 2011

                                     ▶Place: Peace Square at Olympic Park,  subway line 5

Marking its 11^th anniversary this year, Songpa-gu in Seoul has been hosting the Hanseong Baekje Cultural Festival since 1994 with an aim to promote the glorious history of Hanseong Baekje.

As a representative event of Songpa-gu, the festival was recognized as the Culture and Tourism Festival by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism in 2008.

This year’s festival will feature a wide range of events including Dongmyeongje (a ritual ceremony for the tomb of King Dongmyeong), folklore performances, a street parade, and Baekje theme zone. In addition, you will be able to experience various hands-on programs such as trying out traditional costumes, military training, excavating relics, and making pottery.

For further information, visit the website http://hanseong.songpa.go.kr/.

Coming of Age Ceremony

The Gangnam District Office is organizing an event for ‘coming of age’ that celebrates the day of becoming an adult. The ‘coming of age’ day is celebrated in different ways around the world, and it falls on Monday of the third week of May in Korea. Turning 19 years old (or 20 at the most) means the beginning of the transition into adulthood, and you will be granted the full rights of an adult, such as the right to vote.

If you are between the ages of 19 and 24, join our ‘coming of age’ ceremony which will be held on May 7th. You will be able to try traditional Korean costumes and experience the ceremony as celebrated in the traditional way.

Details:

• Date & Time: May 7th (Sat.) 2011 10:00~12:00

• Place: COEX Plaza in front of the East Gate

If you need further information, please contact us directly by phone at 02-3453-9038~9 or by e-mail at yeoksam@sba.seoul.kr.

The Yeonnam Global Village Center is hosting a Korean traditional etiquette class on April 15th. You will be able to learn about every day manners, conduct and values in Korea. Come and experience the culture of Korea!

Details: 

-Date & Time: Friday April 15, 2011 / 10:00 – 11:50

-Venue: Yeonnam Global Village Center

-Who can attend: any international residents in Seoul

-How to apply: Visit in person, or by email or phone

(Please include your nationality, gender, and contact number in your email)

–Fee: Free of charge (on a first-come, first-served basis)

-Contact: NA-YONG OH 02)6406-8152 / na02com@sba.seoul.kr

In collaboration with the Korean Spirit & Culture Promotion Project, the Yeoksam Global Village Center is organizing an event where you can experience the Korean spirit and culture.

Participants will watch DVDs about Korea’s cultural artifacts & modern Korea and learn about Korean customs and etiquettes. In addition, participants will be given an opportunity to experience Korea’s traditions such as sabae, New Year’s tradition of bowing to the elders in hanbok (Korean traditional clothes). You will be provided with a Korean traditional dessert as well.

It will be a good chance to experience Korea.

For those interested in the activity, please send an email to yeoksam@sba.seoul.kr with your name, nationality and phone number.

Details:
• Date & Time: February 9 (Wed.), 2010 16:00 – 18:00
• Fee: Free of charge
• Meeting time: at 15:45
• Meeting place: at the Music Practice Room on the 3rd floor of Yeoksam 1 community center
• Seat: 15 persons

If you have any questions, please contact the Yeoksam Global Village Center at 02-3453-9038~9 or email yeoksam@sba.seoul.kr.

National Palace Museum of Korea, Seoul

Hands-on Program For Native speaker Teachers

“Experiencing Royal Culture”

The National Palace Museum of Korea’s Education program called ‘Experiencing Royal culture’ is designed to help native speaker teachers learn about Joseon Royal culture along with Koreans.

The program will offer you a range of hands-on activities through five session lectures including a field trip.

Date and hour / Total of five sessions

   – session 1, 3~5 : 18:00~20:00, the 1st~4th Tuesday of June, October, November, December.

   – session   2  : 14:00~16:00, the 2th Saturday of June, October, November, December.

Place : Lecture Room of National Palace Museum and Changdeokgung

             (Lecture Room is located on B1 of the National Palace museum)

Class size : 20 People (10 native speaker teachers and 10 Koreans)

Qualifications

    Foreigners : native English teachers of elementary, middle and high school

    Koreans     : adults who are fluent in English and interested in Joseon Royal culture

Fee Free of charge

※ Lectures are delivered in English

Curriculum

Directions

Subway

Exit No.5 of Gyeongbokgung St.

Exit No.1 of Gwanghwamun St.

Registration: there is an application form to fill in or contact the Palace Museum at 02-3701-7500 (you may need help from a Korean speaker)

For further information, please visit: http://www.gogung.go.kr

Bucheon World Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo gathers together a wealth of the intangible cultural heritage in an exhilarating festival bringing alive the soul and spirit of cultural masters. The Yeoksam Global Village Center invites you to a special event that provides you an opportunity to experience Korean traditional performance, Hahoe Pyolshin-Gut T’al-Nori, one of Korea’s most traditional folk plays. Experience exciting Korean traditional performance culture! For those interested in the event, please send an email to yeoksam@sba.seoul.kr with your name, nationality and phone number.

Date & Time : October 7 (Thr) 2010 11:30~13:30

Place : Bucheon Visual Culture Complex

Meeting place: Yeoksam Global Village Center

Meeting time : 10:00am

Seats : 13 persons

Fee : 3,000won        

If you have any questions, please contact the Yeoksam Global Village Center at 02-3453-9038~9 or email yeoksam@sba.seoul.kr.

Directions to the Yeoksam Global Village Center: Gangnam station, exit 1, Subway Line 2. Walk straight and pass the Yeoksam Tax Office, Take a right when you reach the Wooribank. Walk until you find the BMS Building. Next to the Pitti Café, we are on the 5th fl of Yeoksam 1 Cultural Center.

Making Makgeolli

(The Korean traditional rice wine)

Makgeolli is the alcoholic drink which has the oldest history in Korea.

The Yeoksam Global Village Center is hosting a program to provide you an opportunity to try making Korean traditional rice wine and to taste other Korean alcoholic beverages, too.

Come share this experience with us! Those interested in the activity, please send an email to yeoksam@sba.seoul.kr with your name, nationality and phone number.

Details :

• Date & Time : 2010, August 25 (Wed), 10:30~13:30
• Place : Bukchon Traditional Culture Center, Subway line 3, Anguk station, exit 2
• Meeting Time : 10 am
• Seats : 10 persons
• Fee : 10,000 won

If you have any questions, please contact the Yeoksam Global Village Center at 02-3453-9038 / 02-3453-9039 or email yeoksam@sba.seoul.kr.

Making a wooden case of Korean National Flag

Korean Independence day aka Gwangbokjeol (August 15), is one of Korea’s Public holidays.  It commemorates South Korea’s victory over Japan; the day Korea was liberated from Japanese rule.

To celebrate Gwangbokjeol, the Yeoksam Global Village Center is organizing an event where participants can make wooden cases bearing the Korean National Flag. The activity will include a brief introduction of Korean Flag, its usage, painting a Korean flag on a wooden case and assembling a wooden case set.  A Korean National Flag will also be given to the participants to keep.

Please send an email to yeoksam@sba.seoul.kr with your name, nationality and phone number if you wish to attend.

Details:

• Date & Time: Friday, August 13, 2010, 10:00~12:00
• Place: Yeoksam Global Village Center
• Fee: 5,000 won
• Seats Available: 12 persons
• Directions by Subway:      Subway line 2, Gangnam station, exit 1, Walk straight and pass the Yeoksam Tax Office, Take right at “Woori Bank”, then walk until you see the BMS Building (Next to the Pitti Café)  We are on the 5^th floor of the Yeoksam 1 Cultural Center