Korean Festival takes place October 8
Contributed by
the Korean
Festival Committee

Ssireum, a Korean traditional form of wrestling.

The Korean Festival will be October 8, 2006, at the Korean Community Presbyterian Church, 1412 Richland Street, from 4-8 pm.

Events include:

Performance and Game

1. Fan Dance ("BuCheChum")

This dance is performed by dancers wearing 'hanbok' and carrying ornate, feathered fans in both hands.

2. Taekwondo

Taekwondo is an officially acknowledged international sport that originated in Korea and is today practiced worldwide. Taekwondo uses the whole body, particularly the hands and feet.

3. Ssireum

Ssireum, a Korean traditional form of wrestling.

4. Farmer Dance ("SaMulNoli")

For centuries, every spring and every fall, Korean farmers have performed this lively processional dance to assure a bountiful crop and successful harvest.

Food

1. BulGoGi - Kkochi

Small pieces of beef are skewered, coated in terriyaki sauce, and then grilled.

2. Tteokboki

Rice powder in a spicy and sweet sauce. Meat, vegetables, or ramyeon can be added

3. Kimbab

Cooked rice is slightly seasoned with sesame oil, salt, and sesame seeds, placed on a sheet of dried laver. Strips of ham, pickled radish, seasoned spinach, and egg are then placed close together on the rice; it is then carefully rolled together.

4. BiBimBab

A dish made by mixing rice with various other cooked vegetables.

Booth Information

1. Korean Custom Photo

Take a picture with The Beauty of the Hanbok. The beauty of hankbok lies in the harmony of its colors and its bold, simple lines.

2. Traditional Tea

a. Rice Cake

Korean traditional cakes have long been shared among neighbors and friends on many occasions of happiness and sorrow.

b. Korean Tea (Green tea, Jinsang Tea..)

Korean tea is said to be an aid to digestion after a meal and some claim it helps the complexion as well. It has no calories and is much lower in caffeine than coffee. But the real joy in drinking tea is the experience. Drinking tea should be a calming experience that brings peace to your soul, and calms your nerves while allowing you time to think, dream or simply enjoy the fragrance and taste of the tea.

3. Korean Souvenir Shop

50 Kinds about 400 pieces traditional Korean accessories, dolls, folk crafts, and so on. You will see beautiful authentic Korean styles on each souvenir.