October 2011 Daegu Compass by The Daegu Compass

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CLUB THAT RESTAURANT REVIEW

Club THAT jazz

to enjoy a meal while the weather is still warm. The kitchen, which abuts the stage is semiopen, so if you stop in while a band is playing you can watch

more than just

Written by Lee Flory Photos by Ivan Broida

he new Club That is a super stylish place. Having been in business for ten years, owner Hwang knew what he was doing when he changed locations, bringing his business to the heart of the Downtown foreigner bar scene. His new restaurant/pub is a cool and classy new place to eat, drink and hang out. Once you arrive at Club That, it will be immediately apparent that music is a major part of the scene here. There is live jazz performed every Friday and Saturday, and occasional weeknight sets are known to happen, too. Almost the entire rear half of the very spacious main dining area is sectioned off by a row of tables, creating a stage. On either side of this stage, sits all kinds of serious sound equipment. The walls are decorated with cool vintage posters and framed photos featuring an array of musicians like Miles Davis and Jimmy Page. This décor blends perfectly with the overall hip atmosphere. Dim lighting illuminates the dark wood of the floor, ceiling and tables. On the side opposite the stage, up a few stairs, is a large balcony with a few more tables on it, a great place

your food being prepared and take in a live music performance simultaneously.

The menu offers a solid variety of Western pub standards. The

chef, who is Korean, was actually raised in the States, so the food is authentic as can be. Our table was lucky enough to sample quite a few different dishes. For a starter we had the buffalo wings with garlic and parmesan cheese. The description on the menu had me worried a little, as I would have preferred a classic buffalo sauce, but these do not disappoint. They are clearly prepared with fresh garlic and quality parmesan, and these flavors mixed perfectly with the mild buffalo sauce. The skin was nice and crispy too. Dunk one into the small dish full of blue cheese dressing and you are in flavor country. For entrees, we got to taste a little bit of almost the whole menu. The hamburger is excellently put together. The patty is a good size and it comes stacked with cheese, bacon and fresh lettuce and tomato. If you’re really hungry, you can opt for the double burger. Also available is the “burger steak” which is a bit of a misnomer, as it is not a steak at all. Instead, it is two of the same burger patties, sans bun, smothered in steak sauce. The steak sauce was too overpowering a flavor in my opinion, but most of the other people at my table enjoyed it. It also came with a Caesar side salad which

CLUB THAT RESTAURANT REVIEW the place, but it also limits seating. Luckily the long, winding bar can accommodate many more patrons. Furthermore, the seating in the rear, near the balcony is equally nice, and you can still get an unobstructed view of the stage. You have probably already walked past Club That a few times by now. It is among the main row of foreigner bars (Who’s Bob, MF, old Thursday Party) just above the barbecue place SeoraeGalmaegi. To get there, you can either take the subway to Banwaldang or a cab to Samduk-sobang-so. was fantastic. The dressing was light and tangy and the croutons that came with it could be a side dish all by themselves. The burger steak is a good choice for you Atkins dieters out there (hold the croutons, I guess). A big hit at the table was the spaghetti Bolognese. As simple a concept as Bolognese sauce is, it isn’t something you’re likely to come across very often in South Korea, so this was a really pleasant surprise. The portion is extremely generous, so you might even consider splitting it with someone. The best dish we got was, without a doubt, the bratwurst. The chef, a trained bratsmith, makes these incredibly tasty links on the premises. Two brats come in an order and are served over sautéed peppers and onions with the same Caesar side salad as the burger steak. The texture was superb; a slight snapping sound could be heard when we bit in and the inside was tender and spiced to perfection. The prices of all the above mentioned dishes are very reasonable. With the exception of the burger steak, which costs 12,500 Won, everything was between 7,000 and 10,000 which

seems more than fair. The beer and cocktail list is sizeable. There are four kinds of draft beer and twelve kinds of bottled beer. They cost a little more than most other places in the area, but then most other places in the area don’t have live jazz sets to enjoy while you drink. The typical array of shots and cocktails are also offered. The mojito is especially good. It comes in a really tall glass, packed with lime wedges and the muddled mint leaves are grown right behind the bar.

So next time you’re out downtown, check out Club That. Chances are you’ll wind up in the area anyway, so drop in to eat dinner, grab a few drinks and listen to some good, live music.

Although the space is big at Club That, there are only five tables in the main dining area. This accentuates the wide open, comfortable feel of 7

OPERA FESTIVAL PROGRAM

The 9th Daegu International Opera Festival Opera, Aria of Victory

Sep.29 (Wed) ~Oct.29 (Sat)

MAIN OPERAS

Aida

DIOF Organizing Committee & Keimyung Opera Company & Daegu City Opera, Korea

Don Pasquale

Daegu Opera House, Korea

The Abduction from the Seraglio

(Die Entf端hrung aus dem Serail) DIOF Organizing Committee, Korea & Ankara State Theatre, Turkey

The City Love Song Masquerade

Sep.28 (Wed.) - Sep.30 (Fri.) 7:30pm Oct.1 (Sat.) 3pm Keimyung Art Center Oct.7 (Fri.) 7:30 Oct.8 (Sat.) 3pm Daegu Opera House Oct.13 (Thu.) 7:30pm Oct.15 (Sat.) 3pm Daegu Opera House

Daegu Opera House, Korea

Oct.21 (Fri.) 7:30pm Oct.22 (Sat.) 3pm Daegu Opera House

(Un Ballo In Maschera) The National Opera of Korea & DIOF Organizing Committee, Korea

Oct.28 (Fri.) 7:30pm Oct.29 (Sat.) 3pm Daegu Opera House

OPERA COLLECTION DIOF Organizing Committee & Suseong Artpia, Korea

Oct.8 (Sat.) 11am, 2pm - Oct.9 (Sun) 2pm, 5pm Yonggi hall, Suseong Artpia

Don Pasquale

Daegu Opera House, Korea

Oct.7 (Fri.) 7:30 - Oct.8 (Sat.) 3pm Daegu Opera House

<Region> The Eternal Flame

Ul-san Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation, Korea

Oct.19 (Wed) - Oct.20 (Thu.) 7:30pm Yonggi hall, Suseong Artpia

Amici Art Company, Korea

Oct.25 (Tue) - Oct.26 (Wed.) 8pm Auditorium, Daegu Donggu Art & Sports Center

<Child> Boony Boony Friends

<Classic> Dido and Aeneas 8

Oct. 28(Fri.) 7:30 pm - Oct. 29(Sat.) 3pm : Daegu Opera House

OPERA FESTIVAL PROGRAM

OVERSEAS EXPANSION OPERA Madam Butterfly

Apr.30(Sat.) 7:30 (Madama Butterfly) DIOF OrganizMay 4 (Wed.) 8pm ing Committee, Korea & Karlsruhe Karlsruhe National National Theatre, Germany Theatre

SPECIAL EVENTS The 2nd Vocal Concours for the Amateurs

N/A

Opera Festival Preview

DIOF Organizing Committee & Korean Pops Orchestra, Korea

Der Fliegende ollander (Wagner) > Audition <Opera Class> Culture & Opera Russian Bis-Quit Ensemble Closing Concert & Daegu International Opera Festival Awards 10

N/A

Amici Art Company, Korea

Bis-Quit

DIOF Organizing Committee & Daegu Waltz Orchestra

Aug.6 (Sat) Daegu Opera House

Aug.31 (Wed.) Park of National Debt Repayment Movement Oct.8 / Oct.15 / Oct.22 (Sat.) 1pm The 3rd floor of Daegu Opera House Oct.25 (Tue) - Oct.26 (Wed.) 8pm Auditorium, Daegu Donggu Art & Sports Center Oct.11 (Tue.) 7:30pm Kkoekkori geukjang, Daegu Childhall Oct.29 (Sat.) 6pm Daegu Opera House

OPERA FESTIVAL PROGRAM

TICKETS

Main Opera

Opera Collection

· Aida · Don Pasquale · The Abduction from the Seraglio · Masquerade

R seat 70,000won S seat 50,000won A seat 30,000won B seat 20,000won C seat 10,000won

· The City Love Song

R seat 50,000won S seat 40,000won A seat 30,000won B seat 20,000won C seat 10,000won

· classic> Dido and Aeneas

R seat 40,000won S seat 30,000won A seat 20,000won B seat 10,000won

· Child> Boony Boony Friends

R seat 20,000won S seat 12,000won

· Region> The Eternal Flame

FREE

Reservations can be made on the Interpark website at ticket.interpark.com or by calling 1544-1555; or call the DIOF Organizing Committee at 666-6111. Aida

Don Pasquale

Masquerade

Boony Boony Friends

The Abduction from the Seraglio

The Eternal Flame

The City Love Song

Dido and Aeneas

OPERA FESTIVAL PROGRAM

Aida

A grand and stirring opera about treason and the victory of immortal love.

The Verdi masterpiece Aida will announce the grand opening of the 9th Daegu International Opera Festival. Three fully experienced local production groups will put forth their very best to showcase the opera Aida this year. The audience will be immersed in the story of an ill-fated love between the Egyptian general Radames and the captured Ethiopian princess Aida. The opera is filled with beautiful orchestral melodies, a large scale chorus, dazzling ballet performances, and grand sets. The best known arias of Aida, especially Ritorna Vincitor and Marcia Trionfale, among others resonate with citizens of Daegu as the city is hosting the 2011 IAAF World Championships.

Sep. 28(Wed.) - Sep. 30(Fri.) 7:30 pm / Oct. 1(Sat.) 3pm : Keimyung Art Center

Don Pasquale

Another successful outcome of the international joint opera, this genuinely comical opera will have audiences laughing until the end. The opera Don Pasquale opens up the hearts of the audience regardless of their knowledge of opera. Starting with a brilliant and playful overture, it delivers enjoyable comedy about an old Don Pasquale who wants to keep his own fortune. The DIOF staged The Barber of Seville with great success, collaborating with six other Asian countries, and proved its competitiveness in opera production last year. It has now grown up to serve as a hub in performing arts and is expected to serve as a wonderful resource to nurture Korean opera from now on. Years of hard work will reveal its synthesis of beautiful ensemble and perfect harmony between domestic and foreign staff and cast, especially this year.

Oct. 7(Fri.) 7:30 pm - Oct. 8(Sat.) 3pm : Daegu Opera House

Die Entführung aus dem Serail

This dramatic love story invites you to accompany the protagonist as he rescues his abducted lover from the seraglio of a Turkish Pasha. Can a hero rescue his captured lover from a Pasha’s palace in Turkey? This is the first Singspiel composed by Mozart. In singspielen, much of the action of the plot is carried by spoken dialogue and songs in German. Die Entführung aus dem Serail is a story of love, longing, fidelity and ultimately forgiveness. This singspiel was Mozart’s attempt to please Constanze, whom he would later marry. He gave her name to the heroine of this opera. The Ankara National Theater is the largest one in Ankara, the capital city of Turkey, including its own opera, ballet company, orchestra and more than 600 resident employees. This year audiences in Daegu can enjoy its repertoire of beautiful traditional costumes which reflects the historical background and artistically designed props on stage, all brought directly by the theater so that the audience can feel as if they were in the palace of a Turkish Pasha.

Oct. 7(Fri.) 7:30 pm - Oct. 8(Sat.) 3pm : Daegu Opera House

The City Love Song

The Bridge of Hope unites two people in love. It is warm and friendly and full of fun. An original production showcasing the creativity of Daegu opera.

Here comes The City Love Song, winner of the award for the best creative opera at the 2nd MOM Creative Opera Contest, with assistance from the Korea National Opera’s mission to find and support excellent creative operas. Daegu Opera House is proud to stage this opera, not only because it represents Daegu opera, with a story from the heart of Daegu, but also because the opera is set in the modern era and a modern city, and, therefore, will be familiar to the audience. The story begins at the Bridge of Hope in Daegu, where a man meets a woman and falls in love with her. The couple set up home together and lead a happy life, until the woman is diagnosed with cancer. This is a touching love story of a man suffering as he see his wife in pain.

Oct. 21(Fri.) 7:30 pm - Oct. 22(Sat.) 3pm : Daegu Opera House 12

OPERA FESTIVAL PROGRAM

Un Ballo in Maschera

Political conspiracy, forbidden love, betrayal and revenge, all make this opera a tragedy. Join the ‘Viva Verdi’ cry as opera goers did in Rome at the premiere of this masterpiece. The DIOF Organizing Committee is proud to present Un Ballo in Maschera in conjunction with the Korea National Opera, the top leading opera company in Korea. Due to the many years of accumulated experience of its producers, Un Ballo in Maschera is set to be the best Korean opera this summer. The opera is based on the story of the historical assassination of King Gustav of Sweden in 1792; along with a fictional forbidden romance, betrayal and friendship among the King, his best friend and his wife. This masterpiece was, in fact, prevented from being staged even after Verdi had finished composing because it referred to the heavy subject of a very real assassination. After its premiere in Rome, however, it was widely acclaimed, so much so that there were a lot of opera fans who were shouting, “Viva Verdi.”

Oct. 28(Fri.) 7:30 pm - Oct. 29(Sat.) 3pm : Daegu Opera House

Boony Boony Friends

Enjoy a journey through classical music with the genius of Mozart, Bach, Beethoven, and Tchaikovsky and brass friends full of charm. A special performance presented by the Daegu International Opera Festival, especially for children! The operetta Boony Boony Friends invites children into the world of dreams and adventure along with famous music composed by Mozart, Bach, Beethoven and Tchaikovsky along with fascinating stories. The story centered on a boy named Dong-hun whose mother is kidnapped by the devil KeuKeuKeu and a tone-deaf witch. Dong-hun, who likes to play games, seeks to rescue his mother, by visiting the Village of Sound in the game with his Boony Boony Friends, which have the shape of seven wind instruments. This is an opera for the whole family, full of music, love and friendship, which will help children realize how precious their family truly is. Children, familiar with games, can become more interested in the classical music.

Oct. 8(Sat.) 11am, 2pm - Oct. 9(Sun) 2pm, 5pm Yonggi Hall, Suseong Artpia

The Eternal Flame

Free performance

Gohoen Park, Sang-jin fierce patriot gives his life for his country. Background: Japanese Imperial Period A victory for burning patriotism and the human spirit! This opera tells the story of Park, Sang-jin who fought for the Korean independence during the turmoil of the Japanese occupation. The music brings the urgency of the nation’s longing for freedom to the stage and to the audience. The arias in the opera have undergone continuous modification and supplementation to bring them more in line with popular taste and overcome the notion that original operas are also difficult. Look forward to a very high quality production at the DIOF. (Please, book in advance)

Oct. 19(Wed.) - Oct. 20(Thu.) 7:30 pm, Yonggi Hall, Suseong Artpia

Dido and Aeneas

A love story woven in myth, composed by Henry Purcell, the greatest British composer in the 17thcentury Dido and Aeneas, the classic opera, rarely seen, you can’t pass up the chance to see it! Henry Purcell has been admired as one of the greatest British composers for over 200 years due largely to this short opera. With dance reminiscent of French opera, Italian style arias, gorgeous sets and beautiful costumes, and tragic love story of Dido and Aeneas will amaze audience. As Troy falls, the Trojan prince Aeneas flees to Carthage in northern Africa, where he falls in love with the Queen of Carthage, Dido. Dido learns, however, that Aeneas is fated to found Rome and leave her. The Carthaginian queen kills herself in despair.

Oct. 25(Tue.) - Oct. 26(Wed.) 8pm. Auditorium, Daegu Donggu Art&Sports Center 13

PARADISE - SRI LANKA

A Paradise for Your Next Vacation Written and photographed by Prof. Craig Gardner

There is a country in South Asia about the same size of West Virginia (actually they have a very similar shape) that will simply take your breath away. From the central mountains to the beaches that surround this island, the topography is so diverse that you can go from dry-hot to moist steaming humidity and from cool waterfalls to dense jungle with leopards and elephants. A verdant isle, you can take a rose given to you by a friend and just stick it in the ground … come back a week later and that rose will have sprouted new growth. Known as a spice island for centuries, the Dutch, Portuguese and British colonized this serendipitous land in succession. For travelers over the past 3,000 years it has been known as Serendip, Taprobane, and Ceylon; more recently as Sri Lanka.

I was first introduced to Sri Lanka in 1992 as a Peace Corps volunteer and my love affair with “Lank-

has rapidly replaced the bombings and horror of nearly 30 years of conflict. From the five star hotels

aland” has continued ever since. Amazing changes have occurred over the past 20 years as the civil war has ended and development

in the largest city, Colombo, to the cabanas and guest houses of the beaches, accommodations range from expensive to dirt cheap. While many roads have been improved, it is still difficult to travel 100 kilometers in less than four hours. A modern expressway from Colombo to Matara in the south is due to open within the next couple of months. The ubiquitous three-wheeler is still the most popular mode of travel for tourists, though taxis, buses, trains and even rental bicycles are available. Nowhere as clean as Singapore, Sri Lanka suffers from a general Southern Asian problem of litter. Be prepared for this as well as the many dogs and insects that seem to be everywhere (in

PARADISE - SRI LANKA

the moister areas leeches are common). The west and south coastal areas are very developed while the north and eastern areas are less developed. The central part of the island (up country area including the famous Temple of the Tooth city, Kandy) is mountainous and home to many tea plantations that luxuriate in the cooler climes. The north and east are the dry zones (these boast World Heritage Sites of centuries’ old buildings, relics and artifacts) while the south and west are lush tropical areas. The fruits, vegetables and spices of Sri Lanka are also diverse and the food is simply delicious (similar to Indian curries). The same can be said for the varieties of gemstones, including sapphires and rubies. The majority of the population are Sinhalese Buddhists, while Hindu Tamils (both Sri Lankan and

Indian), Muslims (including Malay), and Christian Burghers (mixed race with former colonial peoples) make up the diverse population. One thing everyone has in common is the glorious smile seen from the children throughout the land. A friendly population, many people speak English and are happy to assist you. All four of the world’s major religions are represented in Sri Lanka and the churches, mosques, and temples are found in nearly every city and town and welcome guests. The hustle and bustle of even the smallest village is colorful and exciting. This August I returned to Sri Lanka after an absence of six years. I had the opportunity to travel to the East Coast (something that was virtually impossible to do during the war years) and was delighted to see yet another remarkable side of Sri Lanka, especially Trincomalee. The beaches on the eastern shore have small grained white sand while those on the western shore have coarser yellow sand. Aragum Bay is now famous for good surfing. The eastern shore is rap-

idly developing as it was under the Tiger rule during the civil war and now is receiving attention from the government for development. I didn’t have an opportunity to travel to Jaffna, the northernmost city; however, it too is being renovated after years of war. I also visited the new development and port at Hambantota in the south. This large inland bay will be a refueling stop for ships and promises to further aid the development of Sri Lanka. Currently a sleepy fishing town, the whole area will eventually include a convention center, cricket stadium and

first-class accommodations as well as a free trade zone. At present, several car companies (including one from Korea) are in the process of acquiring manufacturing licenses. At the time I visited, very little was finished (except the roads) but the size and scope of the project is mind-boggling. I highly recommend Sri Lanka for ecotourism, backpackers, and fivestar hotel tourists – well just about everyone will enjoy the diversity and beauty of Sri Lanka. If you plan on going, feel free to contact me and I may be able to help you plan your trip! (craiginsrilanka@hotmail.com) 15

EXTREME KAYAKING - ADVENTURE

Extreme Kayaking Written by Michael Brannaka Photos by Jake Coldwell

hen my friend, Jake Coldwell, mentioned white water kayaking I was shocked. I’d never heard of anyone doing this in Korea. It turns out that there is a thriving community of white water enthusiasts hidden among the mountains of Gangwondo.

nies, a ropes challenge course, and a bungee jump before we reached it. A middle aged lady came out and greeted us with excellent English. Dynamic and friendly young guides bounced around readying rafts and kayaks. They got our boats out quickly and fitted us for jackets and skirts. The kayak rental was 50,000 won for three hours plus 10,000 won per truck ride up the river.

We elected to run from 9 km down to the shop. This section of the river is class 2 and 3 rapids, with a few flat water stretches © Monkey Business Images | Dreamstime.com in between. After wiggling into our boats, we set off down the We elected to take our motorquickly moving river. The first few cycles. The roads are winding and sets were fun class 2 ones. Since can be confusing, so pay attention I’m not very experienced at white to what road you are on. Jake came water, it was good to get started from Busan, while I came from in. It took us a Daegu. It took us two and a half few sets to get days of riding to get to the town of the feel for the Inje located on the Naerincheon boats and the River. It could be done in one river. day, but it would be very long and tiring. Also, we took the long way once or twice due to wrong turns. Wrong turns aren’t a bad thing though when the roads are as twisting and beautiful as those are. Finally, we arrived at Songkang Canoe School about five kilometers south of Inje on highway 31. We passed many rafting compa-

After coasting under a bridge and zip line, we entered the fastest section of the river. It’s solid class 3 stuff with big waves and holes. We went

in blind without scouting it and that turned out to be tricky. In the first drop, an angle wave threatens to throw you sideways before you go into a big hole. This one takes plenty of speed to punch through. I paddled as hard as I could and went completely under the foaming water, but I shot out the other side with considerable speed. The rest isn’t tricky, just some big waves and rollers. Past a lot more class 2, we came upon another class 3 set. This one had exposed rocks and took a little paddling back and forth to stay on the right line. It’s a fun, technical set. In the middle, the river kinks to the left and you have to paddle hard and angle the boat just right for the drop. Once through those, it’s coasting from there on. We surfed a few small waves and played around. The second run we went with a couple of Koreans from Seoul. One of them was certified as a guide and he was very good. He taught us that the correct line for the first class 3 set is the go way left so the first big angle wave doesn’t mess you up. He entertained us with advanced tricks in his play

EXTREME KAYAKING - ADVENTURE boat and informed us he had taken a white water trip to Canada. It was a great experience and I

hope to do it again soon. For those without the kayak experience, rafting is an enjoyable option. It costs about 30,000 won for a trip. As for accommodation, you can stay at a Minbak or Motel in Inje, 5 kilome-

ters distant, or go two kilometers down the road and camp along the river. We had a fantastic camping experience right on the beach. Water over rocks is music to the ears when falling asleep.

HERB HILLS - DAEGU

Half Herb, All Hillz and follow the path straight. You’ll be on the road that only buses, and the occasional scooter, are allowed on (the same road Quiznos is on). Cross on over to the other side of the street and catch the red #2 bus in front of the old theater. About 20-30 minutes later, hop off at the ‘Herb Hillz’ stop and you’ll be right in front of it. Once there, the fun really begins as you choose to relax and take it easy, or run the gauntlet that is offered.

hen you are told about Herb Hillz [sic], most people would likely imagine a botanical garden full of flowers and herbs (as the name implies). But in reality, Herb Hillz is much more dynamic with a plethora of activities for both the gung-ho active individual and those who prefer a blissful and serene atmosphere. Herb Hillz’s often forgotten addendum to their name is “Eco-Theme Park,” and it’s exactly that. Herb Hillz is normally opened from 10AM until 6PM (7PM on weekends) and costs 19,000KRW for admission and your choice of one of three courses in varying difficulty, otherwise its 8,000KRW for just admission. For those planning an event or simply want to go with a big crowd, you can get a substantial discount if you can round up 20 or more people. To get to Herb Hillz from downtown, come out of exit 13 of Banwoldang Station, 18

Those looking for a nice, relaxed day can view the splendors of the nicely constructed gardens, waterfalls, and herb fields. The serenity will only be interrupted with the most welcomed distractions, the first being a nifty, albeit small, zoo. You are allowed to pick up the small rabbits in the middle (assuming you can fight off the sheep that has declared the area its home), as well as view donkeys, rams, birds and other animals. Departing that area, you can check out the more picturesque parts of the park while passing the occasional theme-park ride and games that are around. Catching an animal show or the sampling the teas are popular choices as well. For those active go-getters, the allure of Herb Hillz comes with the obstacles courses that are offered. Three different courses are offered with three distinct difficulty levels, the most difficult aptly named ‘Tarzan’. You will have to sign a waiver of indemnification and at-

Written and photographed by Jeffery Ma

tend a brief training course (they run in intervals, usually every half hour), before you are allowed on any of the courses. The training will be completely in Korean, but don’t worry, most of it is self-explanatory as you will grasp the concept by watching what the trainer does. You will also be allowed to test what you’ve learned on a small practice course under the trainer’s supervision. Finally, when that is over, the only thing left is for you to choose a course, suck in that nervous feeling and begin your journey. The course that seems to be the most popular is the medium, or ‘King Kong’ as it’s named, and takes the average person about 45 minutes to complete. The pictures and description in this article follows that course. In the beginning of King Kong, you get an easy start with a rope ladder to the top. I should mention at this point that all of the courses are built using

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you a 3 kilogram bag of rice, and it actually tastes like world peace! The swag is one of the best parts, anything from backpacks, hats, scarves, towels, jackets, and water bottles are showered upon participants willing to pound the pavement anywhere from 5Ks to full marathons, and 10Ks and halves in between. It’s a great sense of camaraderie when you see that backpack or jacket on someone else that was putting their heart on the line and testing their guts. Your body, believe it or not, was actually made to run. And there are people out there in situations that would kill to even do a 1K. Please remember how fortunate you are to be in a foreign country, and show them what you got, you might even surprise yourself. So lace up your kicks and hit the bricks. Then check out this website and find a race. http://www.seoulsynergy. com/seoulmarathonraces.htm © Kim Reinick | Dreamstime.com

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October 14th-16th s we come to the end of another thrilling season of Formula One, the best drivers in the world will once again head to Korea’s Yeongam circuit to battle it out in what promises to be a spectacular showdown. Sebastian Vettel all but has the title in his back pocket, but as last year’s race proved, Korea can be a formidable venue… For many people, this will be their first exposure to this sport and where better to begin? Formula 1 has yet to gain the popularity in Korea that it achieves elsewhere, so there’s plenty of tickets priced appropriately low to attract newcomers into the stands. So, if watching 24 of the best drivers in the world screaming around a circuit at breakneck speed sounds like your kind of thing then read on.

The Korean circuit is a relative newcomer amongst the various venues on the F1 calendar, having only been built last year, but what it lacks in age it more than makes up for in character. Last year’s race was an excitingly chaotic one, due to a passing typhoon that swept its way over the circuit on race day. Only 15 of the 24 cars that started the race managed to make it to the chequered flag, and even the championship leader (Vettel) found himself on the wrong side of that statistic. As the cars have only been able to race on this circuit in the wet, I’m sure that we have yet to see its full potential as a racing venue and those present could be in for a real spectacle come Sunday. If this year is anything like the last, then literally anything could happen, and it’s an exciting prospect to be sitting in

the stands with a front row seat to watch the action unfold. Formula One races are generally run over an entire weekend from Friday to Sunday. Friday is the day for testing and warm-ups with only minimal competitiveness. This could be a good opportunity for the avid photographers amongst you to capture these beautiful machines as they zip by at over 200mph. Saturday and Sunday are the real heart of the event though, so don’t panic if you’re stuck in school until Friday night. Saturday consists of three qualifying stages where the cars compete for grid position based on how fast they can complete a lap and on Sunday the lights go out and the race begins. 55 laps later and this year’s Korean champion will be crowned in a torrent of champagne. Last year’s winner, the Spaniard Fernando Alonso, will be looking to repeat his victory but he will face some tough competition. Here’s a rundown of the top contenders: Sebastian Vettel (GER): He holds the top spot on the leader-

F1 RACING - SPORT EVENT board and will be looking to pick up another victory in Korea to cement his World Championship Trophy. Mark Webber (AUS): Vettel’s teammate often competes for the podium, and it’s not uncommon to see their roles reversed. Maybe he can unseat the champion here?

Fernando Alonso (ESP): The top 5 are rounded off with last year’s winner. He knows the circuit and will be eager to score himself a few more points to try and catch Vettel.

Lewis Hamilton (GBR): One of the two British drivers in contention this season. His driving has been erratic of late so keep your eyes peeled for some wheel-towheel action. Jenson Button (GBR): The other half of Team McLaren and the second Brit in the line up. He’s stood atop the podium several times this season and has a good chance here at Yeongam.

This year’s event promises to be a fantastic outing for both new inductees and veterans alike. If you’re a motor sport fan, then this is the perfect opportunity to get

up close to the action; however, if this is your first experience of Formula 1, then why not give it a go? It’s not often that the top players of any sport roll through Korea and this is a great opportunity to see the best of the best in all their glory. A quick piece of advice though: It’s going to be loud so you might want to remember your earplugs… The Yeongam circuit is in the South-West of the country near Mokpo. This can be a tricky place to get to but there are various tour companies offering buses from Gumi, Seoul and Gwangju. For more information you can use the power of Google or check these websites: http://www.koreangp. kr/ - http://www.waegooktravel. com/koreanf1.htm

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Mongolia

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en years ago, I had no idea I would grow up not only to enjoy but to need the experience of travel for personal development and satisfaction. Prior to these urges to see the world, to experience unique cultures, to truly feel a sense of novelty, Mongolia to me might as well have been the 10th planet (yes, this was before they decided Pluto no longer made the cut). To me, this vast

Why is it that Mongolia, on any map, is consistently illustrated as this disproportionally brown flat chunk of land? Perhaps, I just didn’t look hard enough when I was a kid, or it’s the simple fact that most people don’t recognize or even know about it, yet. Mongolia is a largely undiscovered, culture-rich country carved from remarkable and diverse landscapes and an absolute Mecca for

"The Golden Gobi"

wasteland, landlocked somewhere ‘way over there’, was nothing but an enormous and desolate little brother of China; a boring piece of the Asian puzzle. When explaining to friends and family that my girlfriend and I were going trekking in Mongolia, we were often greeted with the classic, “Why would you want to go there?” response. Sometimes, we’d even get the less confrontational, yet insincere well wishes; however, I don’t think it’s entirely anyones faults for having these misconceptions.

From the minute we arrived in UB, the city was full of surprises. In hindsight, I’m unsure of what I was expecting, but it certainly was not what I encountered. UB isn’t much of a visually appealing capital and after visiting the enormous sukhbaatar square and quickly realizing the ubiquitous presence and almost God-like worship of the bloodthirsty war hero Chinggis Khaan, everything else we

exploration and everything else outdoors. Inspired by a local travel show about Mongolia, my girlfriend and I decided to give it a shot. We planned on spending a few days in the capital Ulaanbaatar, simplified to ‘UB’ by the locals as a kind gesture to the English-speaking tourists (it’s a difficult spoken language). After exploring the city, we set up an eight-day trek with Khongor Tours through the brutally tough and arid Gobi desert.

saw was largely a decaying and decrepit city that feels in many ways, still very much Soviet. UB is in need of great physical repair. From the leaky rusted-out pipes, to the common rolling blackouts, to the Ger district where nearly 600, 000 of the 1, 000, 000 people live without water, sanitation, or any necessary infrastructural needs, UB definitely has its fair share of issues. Not to mention driving in UB makes jumping in the back of a Korean taxi seem like a luxury cruise. I’m convinced the

MONGOLIA - TRAVEL JOURNAL “Sunrise over the flaming cliffs. The site of the earliest found dinosaur bones of Asia.”

roads were made for about 100, 000 cars and are further brutalized from the extreme range of scorching hot summers and bone chilling winters. When walking, you can absolutely forget about waiting for the lights if you ever want to reach your destination. Furthermore, we heard from locals that those in the shantytown Ger districts burn literally anything they can find to brave the -50 degree Celsius winters. Who could blame them? Although necessary for survival, the fires cause an obscene amount of toxic pollution and a nostril stinging stank for everybody in the area. With all that said, there is something to be said about the rawness of UB. It is charming, worrying, and wonderful all at the same time. Mongolia held their first multiparty democratic elections only 20 years ago. It’s a new country and the people are fiercely proud. Squished in the middle of nowhere, the country is surrounded by mountains, and they are doing pretty good considering both their history and their current state. Despite their problems, women dress up beautifully, crime

is relatively low, and people, even in the city, are extremely hospitable. For example, on that last point, my girlfriend and I found out the difficult way when asking our hostel manager how to get to the huge UB black market. We were told, “Just grab a cab and give them this piece of paper.” Easy enough, we thought. After about 30 minutes of fruitless walking, we finally spotted a little yellow taxi. Later, we found out that everyone in UB is a potential taxi. Simply hitch a ride with any car, mark the odometer, pay the honorary 600 togrogs/km and get out at your destination. It’s an excellent if not a little intimidating way to get around the gridlocked streets. The real magic of Mongolia lies outside the busy confines of UB. Once you have dabbled in the black market for a few hours, picked up some yak-hair socks, and haggled for some authentic Mongolian cashmere (their main export) it’s time to leave the city. Drive twenty minutes and the beauty begins to unmask itself. There are camels crouched down happily waiting for nothing, sheep

with their flapping rears, running frantically from your approaching minivan, and maybe, if you look close enough, you’ll catch a lone Mongolian Ger dwarfed in front of the distant horizon; the chimney puffing smoke and a single horse tied up to its stake, all silhouetted against a beautiful orange and red sunset. There’s your moment. Perfection. And it’s in these small slices of life where you uncover the true beauty of Mongolia. I certainly had a few of these moments, because out there, you are allowed to have those times of pure selfreflection; with nothing to distract you or remove you from your own thoughts. No, the landscapes of Mongolia are not brown at all. They are forever changing and diverse, even in the Gobi desert, where you’ll find limestone cliffs, massive sand dunes, ice formations in the middle of summer and infinite grasslands The beauty is in the nothingness, and never has nothing been so beautiful. Where else can you drive in a fenceless land, free from telephone poles, street signs, and other eyesores that usually mark continued on p28 27

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“The adults and your way? Where else can you cool mornchildren are some of drift for 7 days without a GPS or ing air, and the most genuine and people compass, free to roam wherever realizing there accommodating I’ve ever met.” you like and do whatever you is absolutely want? It seemed the longer I was nothing or no there, the more I detested the one around city. I guess, for me, it was about you but a vast getting back to my human roots amount of and to try living like humans have undeveloped for millennia. Away from the materialism and rush of everyday life that keeps people striving for something that they can never ultimately find. Mongolia genuinely is the last place on earth where traditional nomads still decide to live this way, together with an enormous respect for the for two days, we stayed with a nature and wildlife nomadic family and were asked around them. Our whether we would like to ride itinerary took us on their camels for an hour or so. a three-day drive We took up the jolly old man’s southwest from UB offer and soon he had us all seeto the remarkably sawing back and forth on these high, 300-meter great Bactrian camels. We rode “This particular nomad took us out to an area of Bayanzag that he swears still has dinosaur bones. He even showed us what he says is Khongor Sand what had to be a few kilomehis own dinosaur skull. To believe or not to believe...” Dunes, west across ters from the family’s Ger and to the southern stopped abruptly. The man laid Gobi capital, Dalandzadgad, and untouched land. Travelers the camels down and preceded north up to the Yol Am Valley in Mongolia and those who have to dust off an area and uncover and finally back northeast to UB. traveled there routinely refer to what he said was a large dinosaur After a week of bouncing around Mongolia as the most magical skull. We were in Bayanzag, which in a jeep, and receiving what our place. I finally understand where was the site of the first excavated tremendous guide referred to as a the magic comes from. I think dinosaur bones in Asia. He had Mongolian massage, we were left that it comes from being able to plastic wrapped around it, showed dirty and dusty, but it just didn’t explore like a child. You want to us quickly, and then covered it matter that much. At my dirtiest, set up camp 5 miles north of you? back up and kicked dust and dirt I have never felt cleaner and betGo ahead. You want to dig for so not to attract any attention to ter than I felt out there. There’s dinosaur bones where you stand? the sacred spot. He then picked nothing more unique than waking Go ahead. There may be a chance up a few pieces of scattered bone up in a Ger after being kept warm you’ll find something. and motioned towards his tongue, all night by burning camel dung, basically telling us to lick the bone. stepping outside into the crisp and On our second night, after driving He said, “Camel, cow, horse, goat. continued on p30 © Jeremy Taylor and Chanel Barlow

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MONGOLIA - TRAVEL JOURNAL No stick. Dinosaur bone? Stick”. or religious man-made rock piles to drinking their milk, to having We were left a little dumbfounded throughout the countryside. If you them aid in moving gear, to ocbut proceeded anyway. The bone were to come across these on your casionally having to eat their meat; left a white paste on our tongue. travels, you would circle the rock their livestock are everything to We weren’t sure whether to bepile three times and throw two them and it’s a beautiful symbiotic lieve him or not, but it’s the belief stones into the middle to ensure relationship to witness up close. that counts. We had a tiny piece good luck on your travels. of bone and a piece of history for Mongolia is a brutally honest ourselves. Bayanzag has no fences, Furthermore, Mongolians do not country. If we broke down in the ropes, or any means of protectstart their travels on Saturday due middle of the Gobi, we could have ing this important site as funds to a belief of bad luck, nor take been stranded for days. There is do not exist, so despite my © Jeremy Taylor and Chanel Barlow no electricity, or bottled water, concern that there should or any infrastructure of any “A Ger camp near Yolyn Am Valley. Despite scorching hot this valley is deep and shades the sun. 10-meter thick be some protection in place days, kind with the exception of Ice sheets cover areas of the valley during the Winter and for future generations, I was last 10 months of the year.” a few outposts you’ll come excited to freely explore across along the way. It’s these areas. up to the families to create a way of life, and they have It is this humor, comfort somehow managed to do this and relaxing aura that the for centuries. When traveling, nomads possess that makes you’ll see skulls and bones them so terrific and calmof all kinds reminding you ing. The people in UB rewhose land this is. Not mine, semble those in other large not yours. No ones. I had a cities. They seem hurried, very honest trek with many stressed, occasionally cold, moments where I couldn’t but I’m sure they’d be wonbelieve where I was or what derful people if you were to I was doing. I witnessed an actually meet them. Those unbelievable moonset, tried residing in the sheepskin camel meat, horse and way Gers outside the city are too much mutton. I washed of a different sort. They are in beautiful rivers, slept on warm, hospitable, and kind. an old wooden skid under There is a whole fusion of the brightest of stars, and influences that has shaped them money from the cairns as they will witnessed an old lady almost beat including a deep belief in Shamanmost definitely develop a serious a wild hedgehog senseless in front ism in the North and a meshing of illness and die quickly. of me for sniffing around their Tibetan, Chinese, and Mongolian camp. With the recent tourist Buddhism in the south and west. As I’ve mentioned before, the attention and increasing human beauty of Mongolia is authenticalinterference, which is mining for The people of Mongolia hold ly living life before the industrial natural resources, I am not sure many interesting beliefs. Many revolution, and then realizing that, how much longer Mongolia will Mongolian Buddhists believe to us, it is a bit of a novelty, but to be unscathed. If you have the opin a strong hierarchy between them, it is their way of life. Their portunity, I recommend Mongolia head and foot, and if you were entire existence is determined on to the highest degree. It’s only a to ever touch someone’s foot in their willingness to survive with three hour plane ride from Korea a public or private area you are what limited resources they have. and relatively easy to obtain a visa. to immediately shake their hand, Approximately 90% of their diet If you have any questions or would thus balancing the touching of comes from their livestock. From like some advice, I would happily feet. There are also many cairns burning their dung to stay warm, get back to you.

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you and you help them will be your competition unless you cash them in.”

BalaBMC- “For getting gigs a lot of rappers are using entertainment companies. They might start by playing for free at an open mic night and then they will play a few gigs for free and then start becoming featured and becoming crowd-drawers. Dealing with bar owners can be wishy-washy. They can have excellent facilities and no crowd. [Or you could be involved in a] Technical nightmare.”

thrill of gaining recognition for his passion. Written by Lowell Sanborn Photo by Barley Prendergast He turned to a local Taiwanlaying the game is usually a ese DJ and started recording in phrase used by American rapMandarin Chinese. pers when talking about becoming famous. For some teachers in Upon coming to Korea, he started Korea, we are also playing a sort of the game of getting recognized game. Teaching often disinteragain. This time with a differested children, we find other ways ent medium. He began to learn to embrace our community and Korean to become involved in a play the game. This can put space Korean native dominated hip-hop between foreign teachers and Koscene. During a phone interview, reans within Korea. Regardless of we talked about the difficulties whether we understand each other of making it in the Korean rap all the time, Koreans and foreign“game.” ers alike know what it means to be in over your head. Enter a foreign teacher with a sense of humor and a keen sense of rhythm. BalaBMC asks Koreans to jive with him; rather than laugh at the misdealings of foreigners and their undying affection with the drink, in his Korean rap song, “Play The Game.” With a collection of original licks, finger pointing, smiling and stylistic throat clearing, BalaBMC has been continuing to try and break through an international scene. Often engaging the Korean audience to explain his song (about waking up after a big night out and trying to find out what really happened), he attempts to cross the boundary of foreign only hip-hop shows. Freestyling in his native home of rural South Island, New Zealand and working an open mic scene in Taiwan; he began a love affair. After getting complimentary drinks and payment from bars and clubs, he became hooked on the

Taking a moment to talk to a Korean cab driver on his way to a show he gets back to me. Compass- “Why did you begin to use Korean in your songs?” BalaBMC- “I am a language teacher. I love learning languages. I think it is shocking to see a foreigner singing in Korean. A big challenge.” BalaBMC is currently trying to create a music video to showcase his showmanship. He would like to be the first to have such a video published.

Compass- “How is it getting gigs in Korea?” BalaBMC- “Getting gigs in Korea… If you wanna play for free you can go anywhere. [If] You wanna play for cash you have to hustle and step on some toes and get your toes stepped on.” BalaBMC- “Many foreigners are trying to play. People who help

While working and playing shows internationally in Taiwan and the Philippines, he hopes to make new music videos. He is hoping to be accepted into the Busan Global Music Festival and keep his schedule booked with gigs around the country. He continues to play the game of trying to become a popular entertainer in Korea.

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Written and photographed by Britney McSweeney

resh Sokcho is a quaint fishing town in the northeastern part of Korea. A friend and I wandered up to the area primarily to see Seoraksan National Park. The weather was gloomy at best - unusually cold, windy and rainy. Nevertheless, the sights were memorable. There is a few look-out points over the water, and we went to two of them. Yeonggeumjeong Observatory is close to the ocean and in the open-air. The sound of the ocean

reverberates perfectly into the pavilion and makes for an ideal place to take a picnic or read a book.

Sokcho Lighthouse Observatory is a modern, sleek building, which provides a less intimate, but more

postcard-esque view. By the port, there are lots of hole-in-the-wall galbi style restaurants with an array of meat and seafood. The prices were reasonable (13,000 won a person for us), and the sides and drinks were self serve. Further down the road, there are plenty of fish restaurants whose specialty is raw fish. Plate prices can vary from 30,000 to 150,000 won, so be sure to communicate your price range clearly.

SOKCHO & SEORAKSAN - KOREA TRAVEL majority of the trip you can see smaller waterfalls and rushing streams. Even if you haven’t hiked before or have much interest in it, this hike is quick and painless. The main falls are stunning and it is a sight not to be missed.

As for the National Park, words cannot describe the overwhelming sensory experience in seeing Korea’s natural landscape. Next to Geoje-do, it is hands down the best place I’ve been in the country. Sokcho is worth the visit and a fantastic alternative to camping in Seoraksan, but the real pull to go here is to hike. As a novice hiker, there are a few courses starting from the Sokcho area I would recommend, from easiest to the more difficult. First, the cable car route will take you up to a panoramic view, after which you can hike up a set of stairs and some rock paths to Gwongeumseong Fortress. This is actually a giant rock formation, but it is breathtaking. Second, the trail to the Biryong Waterfall is more of an easy nature-walk than an actual hike (2.5 km each way). It takes about an hour and a half, and for the

Third, Ulsanbawi Rock is a series of steep cliffs; it is a more strenuous hike but only 3.5 km each way. On the way, it passes through Gyejoam Hermitage and Heundeulbawi Rock; both are well worth the pause in your trek. The first 2.5 km are moderately difficult, while the last kilometer is more arduous. The final 200m is a staircase of over 800 steps straight up - defiantly not for the faint of heart. It took about 3.5 hours there, but only an hour back. Once you’ve reached the peak, however, the view is more than worth the sweat it took. The view reaches out over Sokcho, the rest of the park, and all the way to the ocean. If you only have one afternoon, this is the course I would take - it gives you the best

view in the fastest hiking time. The fourth, most difficult hike, is to Daecheongbong Peak. Due to the weather, I didn’t have the opportunity to attempt this course, but it is estimated to be 11 hours each way. The adrenaline rush, endorphin high, and sense of accomplishment you get when you climb a mountain are entirely unmatched. If you haven’t been to Mt. Seoraksan yet, you are missing one of the most beautiful places in Korea. Jagged mountains made from colorful rock cut into the skyline, wisps of fog create a dream-like feel over the view. The trees were lush and green, but as a deciduous forest, I imagine it would be at its finest in the fall.

NEW TO THE GU - INTERVIEWS

New to the Gu What is the most difficult aspect of teaching in Korea, and what have you done to deal with it?

Interviews by Lu Johnson

While teaching in Korea is a wonderful experience, there are times when you will become frustrated. Whether it’s the social paradigm, employee relations, classroom management or the desire for better communication, we can all agree that our jobs get to us at some point in time. While it’s okay to share our cries and woes, we also have a responsibility to our employers and ourselves, if only for the preservation of our sanity and positive demeanor, to rise above unpleasant circumstances and do what we can to turn things around, or at the least, tolerable.

The most difficult aspect of teaching English in Korea is the lack of communication between us, the co-teachers and the administration. Most of the time you have to just roll with it when they spring something on you at the very last minute, but there are times when you can take a stand and say no. It’s important to emphasize that they need to let us know about things in advance. - Female

I find being treated like a novelty to be the most difficult aspect of teaching in Korea. It seems at times that both the students and my co-teachers don’t really view me as a “real” teacher, even after I tell them I have a teaching degree. However, I’m dealing with it by making an effort to get involved in the teacher community, and by attending their social functions, which seems to be helping, slowly. - Male

The most difficult thing for me is the feeling that we are seen more as entertainers than as educators. If you pour your heart and soul into a lesson with games and everything around a particular aspect of language that you’re trying to teach them you generally get lukewarm feedback from your co-teachers, but if you just play a completely unrelated game with them, they seem to love it. It’s kind of difficult realizing that you’re not really here to teach. I tried just playing games and showing them films every week, but it killed me with boredom, so I’ve reverted to my old ways, and stopped asking for feedback. - Male

The language barrier is a very obvious, but a big problem. Nothing is worse than explaining what you want the students to do, asking if they understand, having them nod and say yes, and then they just sit there. To overcome this situation, I started running a more structured routine in my classroom so that the students can tell by the tone/ speed of my voice what they’re expected to do. I’ve also started asking my co-teachers for translation and incorporating the translations for keywords into my lesson plans. I have also started learning Korean, which I feel is the most useful way to get your points across to the students. - Male

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The hardest thing for me was when one of my co-teachers used her “love stick” on the kids. I realize that I am unable to really do anything about it, but I told her it made me uncomfortable when she used it. She continues to use her “love stick” in front of me, but I just look away and pretend it’s not happening. I also tried hiding in a cabinet once, but she eventually found it. I hid it between her papers, and I pushed it pretty far back, so it looked more like misplacement, rather than me hiding it. - Female Adapting to the way that some Koreans seem to judge the physical appearance of everyone that does not look like them. It’s difficult having to try and switch students’ focus from what you look like while you’re standing in front of a class trying to teach, and not having any support from your co-teacher. In the end, I feel as though its uphill battle and I’ve decided to just work with the Koreans’ way of thinking instead of trying to educate them about people from around the world. All in all, I’m just focusing on what I’m here for and the more important matters at hand. - Female

ASIAN GAELIC GAMES - SPORTS

Asian Gaelic Games 2011 Gaelic Games

are the national sport of Ireland. The two primary games played are Gaelic football and hurling. Although these sports are only played competitively in Ireland, the sport has a worldwide presence in five continents. What exactly is Gaelic football? Gaelic football is a team sport, which some describe as a cross between soccer and rugby. Although commonly described as a hybrid of these two sports, it is important to note that Gaelic football predates both. In its full form, the game is played by two teams of fifteen. The goalposts are H-shaped – similar to rugby but with a slightly lower crossbar. Players use a combination of foot and hand skills to control the ball which is round and slightly smaller than a soccer ball. To score, a player may kick or fist the ball over the crossbar for one point, or under the crossbar and into the net for a goal, which is equivalent to three points. Each game lasts 70 minutes.

The Asian Gaelic Games are an annual tournament which has been held at various locations across Asia. The 2011 Asian Gaelic Games will take place in Suwon, Korea over the weekend of October 15th. This year’s event will be the first to be staged in Korea. The Asian Gaelic Games first started in 1996 when Manila hosted the inaugural event. Since then, the Games have been staged in Singapore, Phuket, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Penang and Bangkok. Since 1996, (where 5 teams competed) the Games have continued to grow. 54 teams headed to Hong Kong to compete in the 2010 Games. Early indications from the organisers suggest that the number of teams this year will exceed that number. Teams will arrive from Dubai, Thailand, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Qatar and Singapore to compete in the Games. Although the rules remain the same as those of Gaelic football, the Asian Gaelic Games will take the format of 9-a-side with games being played out over 14 minutes. Over the course of the tournament, up to 180 matches will be played. Local hopes will be pinned on Daegu Fianna (Fianna is the Irish word for warriors). Daegu Fianna was founded 4 years ago and they held their first training session on September 23, 2007. The club continues to grow, and although

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they’ve been in existence for 4 years, this will be Daegu Fianna’s debut at the Asian Gaelic Games. The club has entered 3 teams into this year’s tournament – 2 in the men’s competition and 1 in the ladies competition. The club has an international feel to it. Among the nationalities represented on the field by Daegu Fianna are Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, USA, Scotland and South Africa.

Tournament veterans Seoul Gaels will be keen to impress on home soil as they look to land their first title since completing three-in-arow in 2004. Also joining Daegu and Seoul in the tournament will be a Busan team, Laochra Busan GAA who, like Daegu Fianna will be competing in the Games for the first time. Go n-éirí an t-ádh libh, Daegu Fianna! (Good Luck Daegu Fianna!) For more information on the Asian Gaelic Games, visit: http:// www.2011asiangaelicgames.com If you are interested in joining Daegu Fianna, visit us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ groups/4968316925

DAEGU BANK - USEFUL INFORMATION Foreigners often have questions about banking.

Have you heard about Mr. Cool Guy in Daegu Bank?

For example: How can I exchange money? How can I use Global ATM Machine? I want to check my email for a second, but can I? I want to ask how to get somewhere but it’s hard to find a Korean English speaker.

We‘d like to introduce you to JaeHwan Kim, working at DGB DongSeongRo Branch. Many foreigners are coming to Daegu these days, but this city is quite unfamiliar to them.

DGB DongSeongRo Branch (walk down the Samduk Seo Bang Seo street), where Mr. Cool guy is working, has special facilities such as the café, a rest place for using a computer, and Global ATM which offers English services, etc.

Then, ask JaeHwan Kim for help!!!!! He will be your friend and will give you many tips for living in Daegu beyond bank transactions.

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HOW-TO-MAKE RED BEANS AND RICE

Red Beans and Rice (adapted for Cajuns in Korea)

Written and photographed by Stephen Mayeux & Tanya Dirago

This recipe is vegetarian/vegan friendly, but if you want to add some protein and extra flavor, saute some smoked sausage with your “Trinity.” Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: about 40 minutes Serves: 6 people (or 4 very hungry people)

Ingredients: 1 onion, chopped 2 green bell peppers, chopped (you may also subsititue other colors) 4 celery stalks, chopped 6 cloves of garlic, minced (not usually included in “Trinity”, but it’s delicious)

3 cans of red beans (Donna Linda red kidney beans, available at Home Plus, are a good choice. Other brands may be sweetened, which is gross.) 1 can diced tomatoes (S&W Diced Tomatoes with Chilies and Spices are my favorite) 2-3 tsp extra virgin olive oil

1. Saute the onions, bell peppers, celery and garlic with olive oil in a frying pan, until soft. (Optional: add ½ pound (175 grams) of smoked sausage. Andoille is the best for Cajun recipes).

2. Canned beans are preserved in brine. Drain two of the three cans of beans and pour into a pot. Mash the beans thoroughly until smooth and creamy.

3. Add the third can of beans with brine and the canned tomatoes.

4. Add the sauteed vegetables to the pot of beans and tomatoes and stir.

5. Bring pot to a boil and simmer on low heat for 20-30 minutes. Stir occasionally.

6. Serve dish hot over rice.

HOW-TO-MAKE MAKGEOLLI

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERING

Style Your Sole

Written and photographed by Emily Cashell, Joe Tremblay and Sangdae Kim

fter attending the first “Single Mom's Day” in Seoul on Adoption Day, Emily Cashell was inspired to do something to help support single moms and spread awareness about the social stigmas that they face. So, in conjunction with the Gyeongbuk chapter of the Association for Teachers of English in Korea (ATEK), she organized a “Style Your Sole” party in Daegu.

Thanks to the generosity of local English teachers, their friends and families, and TOMS shoe company, 60 pairs of shoes were given to children in need. For some, it would be their first pair of shoes. The Gyeongbuk ATEK group, chaired by Joe Tremblay, hopes to

hold bi-monthly fundraisers and events. For more information, join the “Daegu Gyeongbuk ATEK” Facebook group or email gyeongbuk.chair@atek.or.kr. “Style Your Sole” parties are a brainchild of TOMS shoe company, which donates a pair of shoes to a child in need for every pair that they sell. Thanks to TOMS “One for One Movement,” thousands of children all over the world have received shoes. Through donations, the group in Daegu raised enough money to purchase 30 pairs of Tiny TOMS. At the shoe party, those 30 pairs were decorated by English teachers and local citizens. The shoes were then taken to Haerimwon, which is a local social welfare center.

To find out more about TOMS and “Style Your Sole” parties, visit www.TOMS. com. 입양의날, ‘미혼모의 날’ 서울 행사에 참석을 한 에밀

리 카셀은 미혼모들이 직면한 사회 적 오명을 바로잡고 그들을 도와 주어야 겠다는 생각을 하게 되었 다. 그래서 ATEK(원어민 강사모임) 대구, 경북 지부와 함께 “Style Your Soul”파티를 대구에서 가지 게 되었다. “Style Your Soul”는 TOMS 신발 회사의 아이디어로 이들이 신 발을 판매할 때마다 신발이 필요 한 불우 아동들에게 신발을 한켤레 씩 기부하는 것이다. 전 세계 수천 명의 아이들이 신발을 받을 수 있 는 TOMS사의 “One for One Movement”이벤트에 감사히 생 각한다. 이번 기부를 통하여 모은 돈으로 ATEK은 TOMS에서 30켤레의 유 아용 신발을 살 수 있었고 모임에서 이 신발들을 각자의 취향에 맞게 꾸 미게 되었다.그리고 이렇게 모아진 신발들을 대구의 복지단체 혜림원으 로 보냈다. 대구의 원어민 강사, 친구들과 가족 들의 너그러움에 감사드리며 신발을 필요로 하는 아이들에게 총 60켤레 의 신발이 전달되었다. 몇몇의 아이 들에겐 생애 첫 신발이 될 것이다. 또, Joe Tremblay가 의장으로 있 는 대구 경북 ATEK은 2개월 마다 기부금 조성과 이벤트 열기를 희망 한다고 한다. 이에 관한 자세한 문의 는 “Daegu Gyeongbuk ATEK” facebook group 가 입이나 gyeongbuk.chair@ atek.or.kr로 하면 되겠다. 또, TOMS와 “Style Your Sole”파티에 관해서는 www. TOMS.com으로 방문하길 바 란다.

SUPER COLOR SUPER SHOWS “Shows the breadth of his creativity, yet it’s accessible, catchy and brilliantly simple. A massive achievement.”-Pitchfork, 9.3 Score “Idiosyncratic, DIY-style electronica, with wayward time signatures and bonkers samples.”-Time Out London “Pop tour de force, bursting with bright, bouncy hooks, warped lyrics about love”- The Guardian When asked to describe the aim of his song, he insists he has the populous in mind, commenting, “It’s for singing and whistling along to.

SUPER COLOR SUPER

brings Max Tundra to Korea for the first time this October 1215th, giving his Korean fans the chance to craze out to his twitchy, mind-boggling dance tracks. He’s guaranteed to make you move like you’re up against Neo Exdeath in a dance-off. The English multi-instrumentalist has recorded three albums for the tastemakers at Britain’s Domino Records, but he got his start at age fifteen when he began composing songs on the vintage video game-consul Commodore Amiga 500. And after nearly 15 years his songs still retain that sugar-high of adolescence, recalling video-game scores and TV theme songs that bounce along tirelessly, imbedding themselves in the memory of even the most stubborn listener.

That’s what I’d like – to walk past a building site and hear builders whistling a song of mine which they've heard on Radio 1”. Jacobs has toured with club-favorites like Hot Chip and Junior Boys and is himself a consummate performer. Although his sound is dense and relies on prerecorded parts, he also plays many of the melodies himself, improvising and adding new wrinkles to otherwise-familiar songs.

Tour Info 10/12 Gwangju Nevermind 10PM 14,000 advance /18,000 door 10/13 Daegu Urban 10PM 10,000 advance /18,000 door 10/14 Busan Fabric 10PM 10,000 advance/ 18,00 door 10/15 Seoul Theater Zero 10PM 15,000 advance, 20,000W door http://www.myspace.com/ maxtundra MUSICAN'S OFFICIAL WEB http://maxtundra.com/

Come out and see Max as he makes his way through Korea, sparking a sweaty dance party everywhere he goes.

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YMCA CLASSES 1) Grammar & Vocabulary * Period: Oct 8 ~ Nov 12(6weeks, 6classes) * Time: every Saturday, 14:00~15:50 * Level: 초급(1-2급), 중급(3-4급)

1. Regular Korean Class Tuition Fee: Each course 130,000won(Extra textbook charge)

Let's learn Korean cultureForeigners who come to Korea stay here at least for a year, but there are not many opportunities for them to experience what Korean culture really is. Therefore, YMCA is providing an opportunity to experience Korean culture for their enjoyable stay in Korea.

or all three workshops below. Workshops(모듬북, 장구, 판소 리) are free for YMCA students who are taking any class during this fall semester. There will be a normal fee for non-students. The workshops will be a performance at the end of the workshops except for the cooking workshop. 1) 모듬북(Modeumbuk) is a skin drum that is used in Nanta, a nonverbal performance that integrates Korea’s traditional rhythm. * When: Saturdays(10times), Oct 15 - Dec 17, 14:00~16:00

1) Morning Class * Period: Oct 8 ~ Dec 24(12weeks) * Time: every Saturday, 11:00-13:00 * Level 1 ~ 8

2) 장구(Janggu) is a Korean traditional drum. It is most widely used in Korean traditional music. * When: Wednesdays(4times), Nov 2 - Nov 23, 19:00~20:50

2) Evening Class * Period: Oct 11 ~ Dec 27(12weeks) * Time: every Tuesday, 19:00-20:50 * Level 1 ~ 7

3) 판소리(Pansori) is a Korean vocal and percussion music. * When: Wednesdays(4times), Nov 30 - Dec 21, 19:00-20:50

3) Afternoon Class * Period: Oct 13 ~ Dec 29(12weeks) * Time: every Thursday, 12:00-13:40 * Level 1 ~ 2

Korean Cooking WorkshopBulgogi, Bibimbap, Bean Paste Stew * When: Wednesdays(3times), Oct 12 - Oct 26, 18:30~20:00

2. Essential Korean for Everyday Life Tuition Fee: 100,000won(Extra textbook charge) * Period: Oct 15 ~Dec 31(7weeks, 14classes) * Time: every Saturday, 14:00~16:00 * Level: Beginner

Korean Art Program "Minwha" * When: Sep 28 ~ Nov 16(8weeks), Wednesdays 10:30~12:30 * Fee: 50,000 won(Extra materials charge. approx 50,000won) Minwha is paintings in which artists paint folk tales and the lives of middle and lower class Koreans in ancient times.

3. TOPIK Preparation Tuition Fee: 50,000won(Extra textbook charge)

Korean Traditional Instruments Workshops You can sign up for one, two,

* For more information - Contact: Koo EJ, Program Manager or Jaeeun, Program Assistant - Phone Number: 053-255-0218 - E-mail: ymcatg@naver.com

LOCAL ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHY

SPOTLIGHT PHOTOGRAPHERS This is a new series the Daegu Compass plans on running. We will be profiling individuals or groups who have that certain “eye” for capturing life around us behind the lens. This month we have two great pictures by Levi Johnson and Jeremy Taylor and Chanel Barlow. Want to show off your photo skills. Get published! Contact photos@daegucompass.com Thanks! "I was fortunate (or unfortunate) to have been in Daegu Stadium the day Bolt was disqualified for a false start. It was a pretty toasty day, but clear and it gave me the opportunity to capture the photo's for this panorama. I assembled it out of 9 different photo's taken that day shortly after arrival." - Levi Johnson

LOCAL ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHY

“Bactrian Camels - If not a little goofy looking , these versatile animals are everything to the nomadic people of the Southern Gobi.” - Jeremy and Chanel : http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeremyandchanel

PALGONG MOUNTAIN REVIEW

Palgong Mt. a Fall Escape

Written and photographed by Ivan Broida

Have you ever felt like you needed to escape the monotony of the city? Do you find yourself going to the same places, doing the same thing, seeing the same people? If you want to escape the urban surroundings for a more relaxed, nature and historic oriented environment, Daegu has several options for you.

First off, there is a little-known area of Daegu called the Bullodong Tombs which is only a short bus ride away from downtown (you can take the 101, 101-1, 401, Palgong 1 and the Express 1 bus to Bullo-dong Tomb Park). This is not your typical cemetery; the Bullo-dong Tombs were discovered in the second half of the 20th century and they date from the 5th and 6th century. The mounds in this park are presumed to hold the remains of the first ruling powers of the area. This park also has a

hiking course comprising of more than 2 kilometers. Now that fall is upon us the Bullo-dong Tombs will be a great place for seeing the changing colors of the leaves. After you are done walking the hills of the tombs park, you may want to head to the Donghwasa temple to do some meditating. For the modest price of 2,500w you can have access to the most famous temple in this city. If you have never visited a temple before, Donghwasa will surely take your breath away with recently remodeled and freshly painted buildings. Once you are done looking at the beautiful buildings inside and out (make sure you take your shoes off before entering any building!), you should take a short walk to see the biggest Buddha in Korea, if not one of the biggest in Asia. One of the great advantages of this Buddhist temple is that it has some of the freshest, cleanest and coolest air in

our area. The 401, the Express 1 and the Daegu City Tour buses will get you there. If you don't feel adventurous enough to ride the bus all the way to the temple, a taxi from the downtown area will cost you around 20,000w. Feeling a bit hungry after hiking all over the Palgong mountain area?

You don't have to worry as there are many options to choose from. If you ask anyone what the most famous dish of this area is, they will more than likely say duck. Duck is prepared in different ways (stuffed with rice, vegetables and nuts, or grilled) and it is de-licious. But, as this is not a meal for everyone's taste, there are other dishes that will satisfy your empty stomach. Not feeling like eating meat? Try the 산책정식 (san-chaek-

PALGONG MOUNTAIN REVIEW as a starter dish (10,000w). As a last reminder, don't forget your camera! The Palgong mountain area is extremely photogenic, and will give you plenty of opportunities to use it. Enjoy the fall in nature and explore all of the areas that Daegu has to offer! jong-sik) or a table d'hote meal with wild herbs and vegetables which costs around 12,000w If chicken is more up your alley you should have the 촌닭백숙 (chondalk-baek-suk) or boiled chicken with rice and ginseng. It feeds 3 to 4 people and costs around 35,000w. However, this dish is slow food so make sure to order a 버섯파전 (beo-sot-pa-jeon) or korean-style mushroom pancake

ALTERNATIVE VACATION - TRAVEL

AlternatiVacations Summer break has come and gone, and by now, most of us are back in the thick of things. The semester has begun, routine has reasserted itself, and that week or two of freedom has receded into memory. Happily, though, it won’t be long before vacation is just over the horizon, and we’ll hear once more all those familiar conversations about where to go to escape for a bit. Should I pop over to Boracay and get my diving certificate? Head to Japan and see an alternative Asian culture? Take a package tour to Thailand, for some serious pampering? Or should I pop to China for a stroll along the Great Wall? With so many options available, the choice can be seriously daunting. If you jet off somewhere for a bit of bliss, regardless of whether or not it's as good as you hope, regardless of how refreshing it feels and how recharged you are when you once again set foot in the Land of the Morning Calm, chances are you'll come back home and fall back into the same old rut within a week or two, left primarily with some memories and some photos and some stories to tell. Why not take the chance, then, to try a different sort of trip? One that you can take here in Korea, that will cost you next to nothing, and that will pay dividends for 50

the rest of your life? Why not sit for a ten day Vipassana course? Vipassana, which means "right seeing" in the ancient language of the Buddhist scriptures, is the meditation technique the Buddha used to reach enlightenment over 2500 years ago. The term "enlightenment" sounds a little heavier than what it really is: the

Written and photographed by Mike Roy

Vipassana courses are rigorous, and what you get out of them is proportional to what you put in. Those who merely follow the rules – no speaking, reading, writing; rise early, meditate approximately ten hours a day, keep your eyes closed and mind free from thoughts – may find themselves bored to tears or frustrated enough to bail. But those who can look at it as an experiment, or even as an operation (to excise some of the bad habits of our minds), will find out first hand that what Vipassana requires in diligence, it more than gives back in wisdom, inner strength, and peace of mind.

To some, this may sound goofy or vague, but to be honest, the results differ so much for each individual that it’s © Viktor Pravdica | Dreamstime.com impossible to predict exactly what sort of understanding that our happiness changes it will prompt in you. I and unhappiness have more to do may have compared it to a surgery, with our state of mind, than with but perhaps it’s more like being whatever happens to us day to day. shipwrecked inside your own Learning to control your mind head. For a week. In a good way. and to monitor your reactions to the fluctuations of daily life is Don’t want to spend your no easy task, but by spending ten vacation sitting still? Or maybe days in "Noble Silence," observing you can’t find ten days in a row your breathing, bodily sensations, to spare? Terrified of what may and the emotions that appear and surface from the depths of your disappear as you attempt to sit mind? All reasonable concerns. motionless, you can gain some real If Vipassana doesn’t sound like insight into how your mind works, it’s up your alley, then how about and what a difference it makes. some time on an organic farm? Of course, there are no promises.

Seasoned travelers, as many of us

ALTERNATIVE VACATION - TRAVEL are, may already know all about WWOOFing, which stands for either Willing Workers or WorldWide Opportunities on Organic Farms. Regardless, the deal is this: the farmers feed you three meals a day–often with food they’ve planted, raised, and picked themselves!-and give you somewhere to sleep; in return, you spend four to six hours each day helping them. You might wind up doing a lot of weeding, which is, of course, the main difference between organic and industrial agriculture. Other tasks I’ve been assigned to have included picking persimmons, disassembling and cleaning greenhouses, building chicken coops, cooking meals, repairing sprinkler systems, feeding animals, harvesting herbs and vegetables, making kimchi, sticking stickers on pumpkins, and scarfing watermelons right out of the thicket (with permission, of course). Each farm specializes in different produce, and each farm family has its own personality and way of doing things, so there’s no telling what sort of fun you’ll get up to until you register with WWOOF, get in touch with a farmer, and see what they have to offer. No matter what, though, you’ll learn valuable lessons about what it takes to grow food that’s clean, healthy, and as good for the environment as it is nourishing for our bodies.

WWOOFing is also a great way to get to know about the hidden aspects of Korea, the ones that get buried beneath the urgency of studying, the fear of the big tests, the insane consumerism,

best of Korean country life, which is in many ways the best of human life: living close to the land, close to your pets, close to your plants, and close to your family. Finally, nothing creates or cements bonds between people quite like working side-by-side, particularly in the great outdoors, particularly on projects that have tangible –or edible– results. So, if you’re interested in spending your vacation in a way slightly less ordinary, here’s your chance. For information about Vipassana course offerings, schedules, locations, theory, practice, and instruction, check out http:// dhammaaruna. org and http:// www.kr.dhamma. org. If you’d prefer to WWOOF, head to http:// www.koreawoof. com and gorge yourself on photos and farm reviews. There might just be one near you.

and all that noise and neon. The WWOOF farmers don’t host because they need someone to work for free. They host because it’s their chance to meet foreigners, to hear stories about places they may never make it to, to share meals and discussions with those from other backgrounds, and mostly, to give great hospitality to guests who have come from afar. They see it as their duty to show the

To learn more about Korea’s eco-scene, and particularly about eco-friendly eating in Daegu, find the group Daegu Green Living on Facebook or visit our blog at http:// noksaeksari.blogspot.com. Keep your eyes peeled for news about upcoming group bike rides and environmental film screenings, too.

DESTINATION CHINA PT 2 - TRAVEL

Destination China How to Guide pt. 2 Written and photographed by Cara McCain

A Diverse Nation: China is

a huge country. Geographically it is roughly the same size as the US. It is home to the second largest population in the world. Different regions have their own cultural traditions and ethnic groups. No matter how much time you spend there, it won’t be enough to see everything. I had two weeks of vacation, so I roughly broke it up like this: 5 days in Northern China, 5 days in Central China, and 4 days in Southern China. Flights: I purchased a multidestination ticket with China Southern Air. It included two domestic flights to help me travel to different parts of China. It was cheaper and more convenient than travelling the same distance by train. I had few problems at any of the four airports I visited in China. The baggage facilities were quite efficient. People were always willing to help you along your way. Expect Delays: Chinese Airports are desperately overcrowded. The most common reason for flight delays was air traffic congestion. If you fly early in the morning, your flight will probably leave on time. If you have an evening flight, however, don’t be surprised if you end up leaving an hour after your scheduled departure. Luggage: I was pleasantly surprised by how efficient the checked baggage carriages were. You only had to wait a few minutes for your baggage and you could be on your way. Save your luggage

tags (the stickers they usually staple to your boarding pass). They actually have an employee check to make sure you aren’t trying to make off with someone else’s luggage.

Trains: Tickets from major cities to other major cities can be a little tricky to get. They only go on sale 5 days in advance, and the comfortable seats are gone in a blink of an eye. Unless you want to sit in a hard seat or stand for 12 hours, it’s probably better to just fly. I met a few people who were stranded in Beijing longer than they planned while they played the train lottery to get tickets to their next destination.

tickets on the last train for the night. So, by the time I got up to the counter, all they would sell me was a normal train ticket. The lady behind the counter didn’t speak any English, so I guess I should be grateful I got a ticket at all. I wouldn’t trade the experience for anything now. I got to people watch for an hour while I waited for the train. I’ll never forget the beggar that was going around playing a harmonica in everyone’s ear until they paid him something. I gave him the equivalent of a dollar and he literally bowed three times for me.

Normal trains: I rode on one normal train, during my trip. I had an evening flight to Zhengzhou. I planned to then catch a high speed train to Luoyang. Well, my flight was delayed an hour. It took me half an hour to get to the train station from the airport. The line to buy tickets was incredibly long since everyone was trying to get

When the time came to board the train, it was so overcrowded that it was hard to find even a place to stand up. We were literally packed liked sardines for over an hour and a half. Everyone was courteous, but it got pretty warm. Someone even gave me free walnuts. I guess that is the kind of ride you get for 10 Yuan(1,750 won). High Speed Trains: These trains are the way to go, if you are looking for convenience. The service

DESTINATION CHINA PT 2 - TRAVEL is quite similar to what you would expect to find on the KTX. They usually aren’t sold out ahead of time, because most locals can’t afford them. I rode first class in a high speed train from Luoyang to Xian. It took about 2 hours and was 140 Yuan (24,500 won). Apparently, the trains used to run faster, but in light of July’s deadly train accident all high speed trains have been slowed down to safer speeds. Luoyang: A bit off the beaten track, but worth it. If you want to say you have been somewhere truly unique. It’s no Beijing. It’s much smaller, and don’t count on anyone knowing English. Luoyang’s main attraction is the Longmen Grottoes. There are tens of thousands of Buddhist statues carved in the mountain walls as you walk along the Yi River. The statues date from 500 to 1100 AD. It is a UNESCO world heritage site. The entrance fee is 120 Yuan. That grants you access to the grottoes on both sides of the river and the local shrine and temple. The park is well taken care of. Local and special buses as well as taxis run there quite frequently. If you have your luggage on you, there are services that will store your luggage for a small fee (10 Yuan). Xian: Xian is an ancient city that once was the capital of China. It has a lot of history and is the only Chinese city that has preserved the original city walls. Most of the major tourist attractions are included within or around the city walls. So if you find accommodation within the city walls, you will be in reasonable walk-

or Chinese Muslims, and they are selling everything from authentic goods to souvenirs. There are also all kinds of delicious and unique food items to try.

ing distance to most attractions or a short taxi ride away. I stayed at the Han Tang Inn, which wasn’t too far from Xian’s Bell tower. The Great Mosque: This was by far my favorite place in Xian. The Mosque is one of the oldest and most famous in China. It was built using Chinese architecture. I went on a Friday evening and was able to observe the Jumu’ah or Friday Prayer. The area surrounding the Mosque is called the Muslim Quarter, which is famous for its markets. When I first stepped into the market, I felt like I was back in Damascus. The market has very Middle Eastern tone to it. Many of the merchants are Hui,

Terracotta Warriors: Most people come to Xian particularly to see these soldiers of clay. The terracotta warriors are located outside of the city limits. Many hostels and hotels offer tours. But it’s not too hard to do it on your own either. I ended up catching a bus from the train station for 8 Yuan. It took about an hour to get to the warriors. Entrance fee was 110 Yuan. Taxis: Try to use only legal taxis. Not all cities regulate their taxis, though. I took an unofficial taxi from the Xian North Train Station to my accommodation without any problems. However, a guy I met did the same and left his suitcase in the taxi’s trunk. Since the cab wasn’t from a real taxi company, he had no way of tracking down his bag. Also, cab drivers will try to barter with you. You will either have to talk them down to a reasonable price or insist on using a meter. Dictionary: Having a Chinese dictionary or guide book with a decent amount of phrases will come in handy. I made the mistake of not writing down the word for train station when I arrived in Zhengzhou. I had a dozen cab drivers laughing at me, while I pulled up Google Translate on my 3G kindle. Next Stop: Guangzhou

AWEH - ART MOVEMENT Press release and photos courtesy of Dann Gaymer

Aweh is pleased to announce the launch of www.aweh.tv , a flagship platform for sharing creativity from across the world. As a result Aweh would like to extend an invitation for you to visit the site and attend our launch party/exhibition in Seoul, South Korea on September 24, 2011. The Aweh site aims to share a range of creative mediums, from both established and emerging individuals, through weekly features and daily blog posts of selected submissions. A number of offline projects are also being developed by Aweh, including exhibitions, publications and limited edition merchandise, which will draw upon creative communities in North America, Europe and Asia. Aweh was founded by Ollie Walker and Dann Gaymer on the belief that creativity is an important way of brightening up the world. The duo were inspired by the burgeoning expatriate creative scene in Seoul and set about taking this open attitude to art, music, film and performance to a global setting. “We both have pretty eclectic interests and got involved in a lot of different events and groups, so when we set up Aweh we didn’t want to just focus on one form of expression,” said Walker. Despite taking a broad and equal 54

approach to content, quality remains a key concern for Aweh’s founders. “These days you can get access to so many different mediums from every corner of the planet, but we often find ourselves overwhelmed by the sheer volume of content out there. As a result we often barricade ourselves into our own little online spheres to block out all the advertisements and other junk,” said Gaymer. Therefore Aweh is designed to serve as a hub and connect different creative communities, filtering out the chaff to bring the best of what’s out there, while also documenting creative types who deserve recognition on a visually rich website that contains quality features and articles.

(all of which are coincidentally in the works for Aweh). To celebrate the site going live and to introduce a flavor of things to come, a launch party/exhibition is being hosted by Laughing Tree Lab, a partner of Aweh, on September 24th in the Yongsangu area of Seoul. Starting at 7pm the event will feature a myriad of expression from 15 international artists, including a live graffiti bee, audio-visual performances from Un escargot Vide? (France) and Rafael (Spain), and music from Used Cassettes, DJ Jpath with MC Kala, while Omniology will take the party into the small hours.Admission on the door will be W10, 000 with a complimentary drink. Keep an eye on the Aweh and Laughing Tree social networking sites for more information about this very special event. For more information: -For more information http://www.facebook.com/ LaughingTreeOrg -For all enquiries relating to press, sales and details on our partnership program please contact info@aweh.tv

To this end www.aweh.tv is not intended to be a recycling depot for content that has already been passed around social networking sites or lifted from print publications. Instead it has been conceptualized as a virtual space for sharing and inspiring, through work you would expect to find in an exhibition, at a screening, or in a high quality print publication

-For submissions and details on how to get involved with Aweh please email submissions@aweh. tv -Aweh on Facebook (http:// www.facebook.com/pages/ ehtv/166898363348765?ref=ts) -Aweh @ Twitter (https://twitter. com/#!/awehtv) -Aweh’s Vimeo channel (http:// vimeo.com/aweh)

DAEGU BOOK SWAP

Daegu Book

Swap at MF Bar Written by Tanya Dirago

Photo by MF Bar

Are you tired of paying for English books, only to have to schlep them home or leave them behind? Then come to the Daegu Book Swap! This completely free event is held monthly at MF Bar, one of Daegu’s funkiest spots. Just bring any books you don’t want, drop and swap! Extra books (those which people bring but are not picked up) are sold, and the proceeds are sent to Books for Africa.

The bar’s owners David and Zeke designed and decorated MF Bar themselves. The walls and tables are covered in colorful hand-painted images. The book swap is held on the second floor, but MF also recently opened a third floor with ample space and an equally artsy vibe. If you come to MF early enough, you might even get to see Winnie, the bar’s resident and adorable ShihTzu.

For more info about the Daegu Book Swap or to check when our next swap is, find us on Facebook (Daegu Book Swap @MF Bar)! MF Bar is located about Who’s Bob on Rodeo Street. It’s across from Berkley, which has an outdoor seating area.

Thanksgiving Day 11.19-20 Turkey time!

Slow Roasted Turkey + Gravy + Cranberry sauce

The Daegu Compass would like to help you enjoy a great holiday feast. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll provide the slow roasted turkey (feeds 8-10ppl), gravy and cranberry sauce. All you have to do is grab some friends, mash some potatoes and ask mom for that green bean casserole recipe. Turkeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s are limited and will be sold quickly. Visit our website to reserve your Turkey today!

We deliver all over Daegu!

Reserve NOW! www.daegucompass.com/turkey 99,000w - Early Bird (Sept 24 - Oct. 31) 109,000w - (Nov. 1 - Nov 15)

delivery charges apply : 5,000w-10,000w (depending on location)

EVENT CALENDAR

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October 2011

This is an overview of our July events. For more information on events in our calendar, check out the next two pages or email : events@daegucompass.com. Please email us your event information by October 15th for our November 2011 issue.

Janacek String Quartet Concert @ Suseong Artpia Yeongcheong Herb Festival @ Yeongcheon 9.30~10.3

FRI

SAT 1 2011 Street Musician @ Bongsan Art Center

Yeongcheong Herb Festival @ Yeongcheon 9.30~10.3

2011 Street Musician @ Bongsan Art Center

Global Gathering @ Nanji Park, Seoul

Busan International Film Festival @ Haeundae, Busan

Art Concert @ Suseong Artpia

Daegu Food Tour Expo @ EXCO

Gyeong Ju “떡 & 술” Festival@ Gyeong Ju (10.8-10.13)

Daegu Fashion Fair @ EXCO

2011 Street Musician @ Bongsan Art Center

Busan International Film Festival @ Haeundae, Busan (10.6-10.14)

Berliner Barock Solisten 내한공 연@ Suseong Artpia

2011 Global Gathering @ Haeundae, Busan

Daegu Food Tour Expo @ EXCO

JEEEP CLUB PARTY

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26 Park Ra On “ Jazz & Story” @ Suseong Artpia

29 Halloween Bar Crawl @ Downtown Daegu : http://www. daegcompass. com/halloween

EVENT CALENDAR OCTOBER 2011

Event Calendar

October 1 - 15 Sun 10.2 Janacek String Quartet Concert in Korea with Kim Jung Won

Sat 10.8 Global Gathering Electronic Festival

Tue-Wed 10.6~10.14 Busan International Film Festival

Wed-Sat 10.12~10.14 2011 Daegu Fashion Fair

Time:10.2 5:00(PM) Price: R:50,000w / S:40,000w / A:30,000w Place: Suseong Artpia Ticket: 02.585.2934 http://www.ssartpia.or.kr

Time: 10.8 Price: 110,000w (door) Place: Nanji Park, Seoul Ticket: 02.323.2838 http://www.globalgathering.co.kr

Time:10.6~10.14 Price: 6,000w - 10,000w Place: Busan Haeundae Beach

Ticket: 051.747.3010 http://www.biff.kr

Time: 10.12~10.14 Price: Free Place: EXCO Ticket: 053.721.7432 http://www.fashiondaegu.com

Thu-Sun 10.13~10.16 Daegu Food Tour Expo 2011

Time: 10.13~10.16 Price: Free Place: EXCO Ticket: 053.601.5036 http://www.colorfulfood.co.kr

EVENT CALENDAR OCTOBER 2011

October 16 - 31 Time: 10.16 5:00(PM) Price: VVIP:200,000w / VIP:150,00w / R:120,000w / S:80,000w / A:50,000w Place: Suseong Artpia Ticket: 053.668.1800 http://www.ssartpia.or.kr

Time: 10.22 10:00(AM)~5:00(PM) Price: Free Place: Haeundae, Busan Ticket: 051.668.7900

Event Calendar

Sun 10.16 Berliner Barock Solisten 내한 공연

Sat 10.22 2011 Global Gathering

http://www.globalgathering. or.kr (different from Seoul)

Time: 10.26 8:00(PM) Price: R:50,000w / S:40,000w / A:30,000w Place: Suseong Artpia Ticket: 053.744.5235 http://www.ssartpia.or.kr

Time: 10.28~11.7 Price: Free Place: Geo Je Island Ticket: 055.639.3980 http://flower.geoje.go.kr

Time: 10.30 7:00(PM) Price: FREE Place: 대구 국채보상공원 (big bell park) Ticket: 053.762.0000 www.bongsanart.org

Wed 10.26 Park Ra On “ Jazz & Story”

Fri-Mon 10.28~11.7 Geo je Island Flower Festival

Sun 10.30 Dynamic Harmony City

DAEGU ART VENUES

How to > Get there bring the Compass with you and show the taxi driver your destination

This is a guide to all the art centers in Daegu. Various art centers play a range of art performances: from musicals, nonverbal performances, operas, and classical plays. Check out our event calendar on p57 for some of the events playing this month. 61

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2. Ganga (Indian)

4. Pita Bono (Sandwich)

7. Japanese (Sushi)

3. Tasting Table (Italian)

1. Napoli (Italian)

5. Business Bar

6. Bin (Italian)

9. Africa (Pasta & Coffee)

8. Hai Long Bay (Vietnamese)

Minature Golf

10. Long Bar

Cafe Francessco

La Bella Cucina (Italian) Dusan Ogori 두산오거리

Suseong Lake Suseong Land (Amusement Park)

New York New York (Steak)

Suseong Lake area is one of the classiest places in Daegu. A perfect date area. After taking your sweetheart out to a nice meal, I’d recommend Napoli, Ganga, La Bella Cucina or New York New York, take a stroll around Suseong Lake until you come upon the famous ‘duck boats’ and paddle your way into each other’s hearts. Next, swing by the minature golf course and Suseong Land. Thanks to the photogs who took the great pics you see here. Aygul Sarvarova, Jeremy Taylor and Chanel Barlow. Photos by Aygul Sarvarova, Chanel Barlow and Jeremy Taylor

Suseong Lake area offers a change of pace to the hustle and bustle of downtown. Suseong Lake also boasts an amusement park (Suseong Land) reminiscent of those carnivals you went to with your parents at the local fair ground. There’s something to be said when you are on the back of the seahorse with a safety bar that barely locks you in place as you float for a few brief seconds in mid-air before being plunged back down in your seat. Thrilling, exhilarating are just a few choice words to descrribe the experience.

Seomun Market is Daegu’s biggest market. There are multiple areas dedicated to similar products. BARGAIN, it’s challenging, but fun. We hope you have an awesome time and try to enjoy and see as much of the market as possible. We would like to thank Dyren J. Billups-Adam for his photos of the different areas. Thanks bud!

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Food Court

Knicknacks, clothes, food

Textiles, Blankets, Leather goods

Women’s Clothes

9 Wholesale Clothing

Parking Lot

Main Entrance (5min walk to subway)

Bargaining tip : Ask for a discount in Korean, “Gga Gga Ju Say Yo.”

to Seomun Market Subway Station

BANGCHEON MARKET

Art, Tradition and Food

Written by Stevie Baker Photos by Nicole Harrington

Bangcheon Market – A love story.

have lived in Korea for one year and seven months. Every morning, I wake up, step outside my building and fall in love again. I’ve fallen in love with this country hundreds of times. I blame my neighbourhood: 방천시장. (Bangcheon Market) This place feels like home in a way that almost nowhere else could. Bangcheon Market is located out of exit 3 of Kyeongpuk National University Hospital Station and is a fifteen minute walk from downtown. It is unique, it has a lot to offer. This traditional Korean market is home to a large number of young Korean artists. The entire far wall of the market is a massive mural and memorial dedicated to the amazing protest singer Kim Kwang Seok. It’s beautiful and a great example of what the arts in Korea have to offer. My love affair with the market is something often made fun of by my Korean friends when they ask me, “Where did you have that dress made?” or “Where did you get this kimchi?” or “Where did

you go drinking last night?” and my answer is always an enthusiastic “Bangcheon Shijang!” My favorite watering hole in all of Korea is ‘Shocking Hof ’. Shocking Hof is located just inside the market entrance and boasts an interior unlike anything I’ve seen in Korea. The owner, once a chef and connected to downtown’s Dijon, is a laid back man who speaks some English, cooks some great anju (I suggest the, 돼지두부김치, fried kimchi and pork with tofu) and is always smiling. We have spent many a night there laughing, eating wonderful food and drinking copious amounts of beer and soju. Not once has it cost us more than 10,000 won per person. A total steal. The main attraction in the market is a wonderful restaurant called Daehan News. One of the owners speaks English (and the other is well on his way) and it is like a second home, run by people who have become dear

friends. It has a very mellow atmosphere. The interior design is basic but comfortable and welcoming. Daehan News has a simple menu that features incredibly high quality meats at very reasonable prices. The galbi sal is among the most incredible I have tasted for 13,000 won per 100g and the bulgogi is tasty and will only set you back 6,000 won for 100g. Daehan News has also introduced me to seng gogi and yook hwey. Both of these dishes are raw beef, the first served sliced with a delicious spicy sauce and the second chopped finely mixed with chopped peppers. Either is worth a try. Banghcheon Market is a great way to get out of downtown and try something else for the night. Take the simple trip to the east from downtown and enjoy some truly Korean food and drink in an amazing, artistic, unique and welcoming neighborhood.

To Apsan Mountain

To Hyunchungno Station Exit 2 (Red Line 1)

DOWNTOWN RESTAURANT GUIDE

Downtown Eats Drinks

Photos by Ivan Broida, Vacquer Richard, Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

The Daegu Compass and it’s volunteers have come up with this comprehensive guide to the bring you the best places to enjoy the night in beautiful downtown Daegu.

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\ Won’t break the bank \ Who cares, hav’n funz \ \ \ \ Millionaire Club

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Definitely a date place. Everyday 11am – 9pm Pasta, Handmade Pizzas

Bennigan’s

Map on p62

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053.424.8200 Everyday 11:30am – 10:30pm Western American Food

Berkeley

Map on p62

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053.421.8577 Everyday 11am-2am Pasta and Coffee

Bulzip

Map on p62

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053.257.2220 Everyday 11:30am – 10:30pm Samgyeopsal - thick slices of pork belly

Map on p62

Burnham’s Burgers \ \ 053.254.3320 Everyday 10:30am – 11pm Burgers and Milkshakes

Caliente

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053.426.2268 Everyday 11am – 4am Mexican & Bar

Chinese

Map on p62

(쨔쌰)

Map on p62

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Great for large groups! Everyday 11am – 3am Chinese Food

Map on p62

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Club That 010.8247.3939 Everyday 6pm – 4am Burgers, Mojitos, Wine

Map on p62

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Design Factory Awesome outdoor deck!

Everyday 11am – 9pm Coffee and Desserts

Map on p62

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The Holy Grill Take Out 053-255-4048 11:00am-10:00pm Sandwiches

Map on p62

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Dijon 053-422-2426 11:30am-9:30pm French Mediterranean

Map on p62

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Japanese

(웅)

Very busy on the weekend. Everyday 1pm – 2am Saki and Japanese Steak

Map on p62

KoKoChon

(꼬꼬촌)

Double cheese and ramen! Everyday 11am – 9pm Fried chicken and rice

Map on p62

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Lazy Diner

Interesting interior

Everyday 11am – 10pm Burgers and Breakfast

Map on p62

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Little Italia Chef studied in Italy.

Map on p62

Everyday 11am – 10pm Pasta and Wine

DOWNTOWN RESTAURANT GUIDE

Mies Container

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Electronic music and Bacon Pizza Everyday 11am – 2am Pasta, Pizza, Salad

Mies Factory

Map on p62

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One of the busiest restaurants downtown. Everyday 11am – 2am Pasta, Pizza, Salad

Quiznos Subs

Map on p62

Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

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Near Banwoldang for all your sub needs. Everyday 11am-9pm Subs and Sandwiches

Map on p62

Samcho-(Shovel Samgyeopsal)

053.252.1266 Everyday 3pm – 3am Samgyeopsal - thick slices of pork belly

Seoga & Cook

Map on p62

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053.254.9989 Everyday 11:00am – 11pm Korean Western Fusion

Seorae

Map on p62

Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

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053.255.8970 Everyday 4pm– 4am Galmaegisal - Korean BBQ

Map on p62

Traveler’s Bar & Grill \ 010.4591.4869 Weekdays 5pm–CL Weekends 12pm-CL Burgers, Hot Wings, Beer

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Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

DOWNTOWN RESTAURANT GUIDE

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Camapkaha

9’s, 7’s ~ great beer!

Everyday 11am – 9pm Uzbekistan & Russian Food

Map on p62

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Vin

Great lunch specials Everyday 11am – 9pm Pasta, Coffee & Desserts

Map on p62

What!

Different flavored Samgyeopsal.

Map on p62

Everyday 11am – 1am Samgyeopsal - Korean BBQ

DOWNTOWN BARS AND CLUBS GUIDE

Downtown Bars & Clubs

Photos by Ivan Broida, Vacquer Richard, Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

Daegu thrives at night. Downtown is loaded with bars and clubs to meet everyone’s drinking and partying needs. Challenge yourself and try out places you’ve never been.

Apple Lounge

\ Won’t break the bank \ Who cares, hav’n funz \ \ \ \ Millionaire Club

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Great interior and good drinks. Everyday 6pm – 4am Cocktails, Electronic music, Wine

AU Lounge

Map on p62

Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

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Upscale and good for large groups. Everyday 6pm – 4am Bottle service, trendy

Map on p62

Billi Bow & Dart

Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

Lots of Dart Machines and Pool Table Everyday 6pm – 4am Western food, on 2FL of Lotte Cinema

Blue Ketchup \

Map on p62

Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

053.286.1000 Everyday 6pm - 3am / Fri, Sat 6pm - 5am Korean fusion food

Bus Bar

Map on p62

Theme bar, fun atmosphere. Everyday 6pm – 4am Korean fusion food

Champs Sports Bar

Map on p62

Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

New bar in town ~ They came to play. Everyday 8pm – 4am Beer Pong, Darts, Air Hockey, Live Music

Map on p62

Communes \ Longest running bar in Daegu. A must go to. Everyday 8pm – 4am Beer, Trivia Night, Sports

Map on p62

Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

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Flower Bar Apple is the best!

Everyday 6pm – 4am Wine and Hooka Bar

Map on p62 Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

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Club Frog

4am~headed to Frog? Everyday 9pm – 4am Hip-hop / Dance / Party

Map on p62

Gold Label

Good for large groups who drink.

Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

Everyday 6pm – 3am Top 40 hits / Good Beer

Map on p62

Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

Go Go Party

Everyone’s favorite bag drink! Everyday 7pm – 4am Party / Hip-hop / Dance

Map on p62

Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

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Club G2

Upscale club, 17,000w cover. Everyday 9pm – 4am Party / Hip-hop / Dance

Map on p62

Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

Club JEEEP 010.7527.4879 Everyday 8pm – 4am Party / Hip-hop / Dance

Map on p62

Kush

Party all day, party all night. Everyday 8pm – 4am Pure Electronic Music

Map on p62 Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

Makgeoli

You should experience it once.

Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

Map on p62

Everyday 6pm - 3am Traditional Korean Tavern

DOWNTOWN BARS AND CLUBS GUIDE

MF Bar

My Favorite bar ~ owners are cool! Everyday 7pm - 4am Darts / Music Requests / Cheap Booze

Old Skool

Map on p62

Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

Ghetto blaster!

Everyday 7pm - 4am Hip-hop / Dance / Pool

Club Pasha

Map on p62

Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

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3 : 1 Women to men ratio, always. Everyday 9pm - 4am Large Club / Banging House Music

Teum Lounge

Map on p62

Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

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Classy lounge with a sexy, futuristic atmosphere. Everyday 7pm – 3am Electronic Music

Thursday Party I

Map on p62

Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

The best of the best go here.

Everyday 7pm – 4am Beer Pong, Darts, Danc’n

Thursday Party II

Map on p62

Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

053.252.1266 Everyday 7pm – 4am Beer Pong, Shuffle Puck, Darts

Urban Club & Lounge

Map on p62

Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

Live Music on the weekends.

Everyday 7pm – 4am Live Music, Darts, Hip-hop

Who’s Bob

Map on p62

Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

The Bob.

Everyday 8pm – 4am Beer Pong, Dart Machine, Pool

Map on p62

Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

RESTAURANTS AROUND TOWN

Compass Connoisseur

Check out these other great eats around town.

Suseong-gu

Indian

Ganga - http://www.ganga.co.kr

A cuisine worthy of Shiva. This upscale Indian restaurant has great curries. There naan is quite exquisite as well. You can even order samosas! Wash it down with a nice mango lassi and you have yourself an aroma massage for your stomach! Check out the Suseong-gu Compass map on p65 for directions. Lunch : 11:30am ~ 3:00pm Last Order 2:30pm Dinner: 17:30 ~ 22:00 Last Order 21:30 Weekend Hours: 11:30 ~ 22:00

053.768.3610

Kyungpook Uni. area

Indian

Indo Bang Rangi - 3F Restaurant

Sanjay welcomes you! Renovated and redesigned last year, this Indian restaurant is famous for it’s curries. The chef is from India and speaks English very well. Plus, he’s super friendly and will answer all your existential Indian food questions. The restaurant is located on the 3rd floor right across from Kyungdae Buk Moon (north gate). Check the Kyungdae Compass map on p64 for directions. 11am - 10pm everyday (except major holidays)

053.956.9940

Maya - 2F Restaurant

A wood-fired tandoor oven seeps into your senses as you enter the door to this fantastic Indian/Nepali restaurant. Relatively new to Daegu, about 2 years old now, this restaurant is a great escape from the retro-urban decor that most Daegu restaurants display. A cozy interior with exotic tapestries of the far east adorning the walls. Reasonable prices and great Thali sets round out this establishment. Check the Kyungdae Compass map on p64 for directions. 11:00am to 11:00pm everyday (closed Mondays)

Nepalese/Indian

053.214.1916

Sang-in Dong The Holy Grill Take-out - Delivery in Daegu

Western

The Holy Grill has taken it’s talents South. Well, the south part of Daegu that is. The Holy Grill Take-out store will deliver anywhere in Daegu as well. This is a fresh reminder that The Holy Grill will be part of Daegu for many more years to come. And coming soon, The Holy Grill Take-out downtown store will open, making it easier for you to enjoy their famous sandwiches. 11:00am to 10:00pm everyday

053.633.6665

HOTEL GUIDE

HOTEL HOTEL GUIDE GUIDE Welcome to the Daegu Compass hotel information guide. We will also be adding a guide about motels soon. Daegu is very spread out, and not all the hotels will be convenient for you. We hope our hotel guide will help you with making your decision on where to rest your weary bones for the night.

Downtown Area Hotels Novotel Daegu City Center Add : 대구광역시 중구 문화동 11-1번지 Tel : 053-664-1115 Website : http://www.novoteldaegu.com Email : rsvn@novoteldaegu.com

Eldis Regent Hotel Add : 대구광역시 중구 동산동 360번지 Tel : 053-253-7711 Website : http://www.eldishotel.com/ Email : eldishotel@hanmail.net

Nam Gu Area Hotels Hotel the Palace Add : 대구광역시 남구 봉덕3동 688-1번지 Tel : 053-471-9911 Website : http://www.hotelthepalace.co.kr/ Email : no - online reservation system

Prince Hotel Add : 대구광역시 남구 대명2동 1824-2번지 Tel : 053-628-1001 Website : http://www.princehotel.co.kr/ Email : prince@princehotel.co.kr

Near the nightlife Room rates start at 150,000won Fantastic all you can eat buffet!

Room rates start at 100,000won Close to Hyundai and Dongha Shopping

Near Camp Walker Room rates start at 99,000won Near Camp Walker Clean and Friendly

Room rates start at 105,000won Western and Korean rooms available

HOTEL GUIDE

Suseong Gu Area Hotels Daegu Grand Hotel Add : 대구광역시 수성구 범어1동 563-1번지 Tel : 053-742-0001 Website : http://www.taegugrand.co.kr Email : concierge@daegugrand.co.kr

Hotel Inter-burgo Add : 대구 수성구 만촌동 300번지 Tel : 053-6027-171, 173 Website : http://hotel.inter-burgo.com Email : feel20c@inter-burgo.com

Hotel New Young Nam Add : 대구광역시 수성구 두산동 888-2번지 Tel : 053-752-1001 Website : no Email : nynhotel@nynhotel.com

Hotel Ariana Add : 대구광역시 수성구 두산동 200-1번지 Tel : 053-765-7776 Website : http://www.ariana.co.kr Email : arianahotel@nate.com

Dong Gu Area Hotels Hotel J’s Add : 대구광역시 동구 신천4동 326-1번지 Tel : 053-756-6601~10 Website : http://hotel-js.com/ Email : http://hotel-js.com/

10 min from Dongdaegu station

Room rates start at 240,000won One of the top hotels in Daegu

Room rates start at 330,000won Daegu Casino is open! Great beer! 2FL MICRO-BREWERY

Room rates start at 110,000won

Across from Dongdaegu station Close to Express Bus Station

Room rates start at 160,000won Walking distance to KTX & Express Bus

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