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UPCOMING EVENT: 2016 Korean Speech Contest
KCC, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and Ateneo Initiative for Korean Studies are inviting Filipino Korean language enthusiasts to take part in the 2016 Korean Speech Contest. Participants must compose an original speech that would relate to the main topic of “GROWTH” and is not plagiarized from previous works. Interested applicants may submit their forms from February 25 to March 30, with the announcement of qualified applicants on April 4. Contest is open to all ages with good proficiency in Korean and Filipino citizens. They must not have lived or stayed in Korea for more than one year in the past three years. This year KCC will be holding the Korean Speech Contest
regional competitions on April 23 in the cities of Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Baguio, Pampanga and Manila. Grand Finals will be held on April 30 at Ateneo De Manila University. The Korean Speech Contest aims to promote the Korean language to more Filipinos. Also it is to encourage the learners of Korean language to enhance their skills in the speaking language. Regional grand prize winners will win 5,000 pesos and a roundtrip to Manila to compete in the grand finals. The grand winner for the grand finals competition will win a roundtrip to Korea courtesy of Korean Tourism Organization and a cash prize of 30,000 pesos. Complete guidelines of the contest are available at http://koreanculture.ph.
March 2016
NO. 46
“The Beautiful Journey in the World” art exhibit opens
KCC recently opened its art exhibition “The Beautiful Journey in the World,” last March 3. The exhibit features the artworks of 19 Korean artists currently residing here in the Philippines. Joining the roster of Korean artists were Filipino artists Connie Quirino, former Philippine President Elpidio Quirino’s granddaughter; Yueh Faye Lai, and Jacqueline Lhuillier Hess. The Beautiful journey in the World art exhibition showcases the artists’ perception of the world based on their experiences and adventures while living abroad. The exhibit displays 42 pieces of art work by artists from the two nations that bring out the profound blend of eastern and western arts. The event was warmed up with a quick chat with artists Seung Joo Kang, Connie Quirino, and Carla
Screening on Demand: Pink Paradise
Kim, who helped plan and organize the exhibit. According to Kim the sceneries here in the Philippines influenced her recent paintings. While for Kang, her paintings are often inspired by sculptures. Quirino, one of the Filipino guest exhibitors, proudly attributes her artistic abilities to her grandfather, the late president Elpidio Quirino. The Artist talk was then followed by an opening ceremony graced by Korean Ambassador KIM Jae Shin, KCC Director OH Choong Suk, Czech Ambassador Jaroslav Olša, Jr., Carla Kim, Cory Quirino, Connie Quirino and KANG Seung Joo. Gayageum and Pansori performances capped off the program. The exhibit runs from March 3 to May 27 at Korean Cultural Center Exhibition Hall. Admission is Free.
KCC Movie Screening: Hwang Jin Yi
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