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UPCOMING EVENT: The Beautiful Journey in the World Exhibit
February 2016
KCC will open its art exhibiKorean Cultural Center and tion “The Beautiful Journey in the Sofitel Manila co-hosted this year’s World,” on March 3. The exhibit Korean Food Festival. features the artworks of 19 Korean The Korean Food Festival was a artists who are currently residing five-day long culinary celebration here in the Philippines. It showwith Korean food-related cultural cases the artists’ perception of the events happening at the hotel. Koworld based on their experiences rean Chef JANG Bo-Ik of Grand and adventures while living abroad. Ambassador Seoul Associated with The exhibit will display 42 Pullman visited the country to conpieces of art work by artists from duct live Korean cooking demonthe two nations that bring out the strations and lessons, which was profound blend of eastern and held at Sofitel Manila. western arts. During the food festival’s openCarla Kim, one of the Korean ing last January 20, Chef JANG feaparticipating artists, explains that tured renowned Korean dishes to the exhibit is an honest and affable the visitors. The dishes were served
Call for Applicants:
SEOLLAL 설날
새해 복 많이 받으세요!!! Seollal is one of the most celebrated national holidays in Korea. It usually lasts for three days (the day of, the day before and the day after). It is a time to pay respect to their ancestors and also an opportunity to catch up with family members.
Instagram Promotion!
Wanna win a Lucky pouch 복주머니 from KCC? Just follow these simple steps: 1. Follow us on instagram @kccphil 2. Regram the photo (see Seollal Post). In the caption, Share with us your wish this 2016. (Strictly 1 post per account only) 3. Use the hashtag #KCCPH_SeollalGiveAway 4. Don’t forget to make your acct public so we can see your entries.
We’re looking for the best Korean speakers all over the Philippines! Join the 2016 Korean Speech Contest and win big prizes including cash prize of up to PHP 30,000 and a trip to Korea! Application ends on March 30.
Fan Meeting: Jang Geun Suk Philipplines
Screening on Demand: iKON
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exhibition composed of easily repat Spiral, the buffet restaurant of resented visualizations with simple Sofitel, for the whole month of Janmeanings. uary. Prior the launching of the exAn exhibition of the traditionhibit, KCC will host the “Artist al Korean clothing “Hanbok” and Talk” a special section where the photo exhibition of Korean dishes artists will gather and deliver their was also displayed for the guests to respective pieces on art. Guests are enjoy. invited to interact with the particiHanbok wearing experience pating artists. was also prepared for the guests Filipino artists Jacqueline Hess, while enjoying the flavors of KoreConnie Quirino and Yueh Faye Lai an food. will also take part in the display as The food festival aims to furguest exhibitors. ther promote the Korean cuisine in The exhibit runs from March 3 the country and that same time to to May 27 at KCC Exhibition Hall. strengthen the ties of Philippines Admission is Free. and Korea.
2016 Korean Government Scholarship Program
The Korean Government Scholarship Program is designed to provide higher education in Korea for international students with the aim of promoting international exchange in education, as well as mutual friendship amongst the participating countries. Deadline of Application Submission is on March 18, 2016 at Korean Embassy in Manila, 122 Upper McKinley Road, McKinley Town Center, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, 1634, Philippines Telephone: (63-2) 856-9210 Fax: 63-2-856-9008 To know more about the details and to download the application form, kindly visit KCC website.
KCC Movie Screening: Spellbound
The Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines 2F Mancor Corporate Center 32nd St. Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, 1634 (T) 02 555-1711/ (F) 02 555-1707 To SUBSCRIBE, email info@koreanculture.ph