Making Lotus Lantern

As the Buddha’s birthday is coming on May 10, the Yeoksam Global Village Center is
organizing an event for making lotus lantern on May 3.

The lantern has the meaning of brightening our mind and the act of Lotus Lantern
Making itself is also prayer for the happiness of the whole world. The experience of
Lotus Lantern Making is calming and a wonderful moment for reflection about your
own sincere wishes and also a chance to carry your own lantern in the mini parade.

Feel and experience 1000 year-old traditional Korean Culture! Please attain your
Buddha-hood by lighting a 'Lotus Lantern' in your mind’.

If you want to register for this event, please email us yeoksam@sba.seoul.kr with
your name, nationality and mobile number.

Details:

• Date & Time: May 3 (Tue) 2011, 13:00~15:00

• Fee: 3,000 won
• Place: Yeoksam Global Village Center
• Seat: 12 persons
• Directions: Gangnam Station, Subway line 2, exit 1, 10min walk, Walk straight from the exit,
Turn right at the first traffic light, Walk straight 500m, Next to the BMS building, Yeoksam 1
Culture Center, 5F

If you need further information, please contact us directly by phone at 02-3453-

9038~9 or by e-mail at yeoksam@sba.seoul.kr.
 “Coming of Age Ceremony”

The Gangnam District Office is organizing an event for ‘coming of age’ that
celebrates the day of becoming an adult.

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

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

Details:

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

• Place: COEX Plaza in front of the East Gate
• Seat: 10 seats available

If you need further information, please contact us directly by phone at 02-3453-9038~9 or by

e-mail at yeoksam@sba.seoul.kr.
 Seoul Friendship Fair 2011

Held under the theme of “Meeting and Sharing of the World, and Unity,” the Seoul
Friendship Fair 2011 serves as a venue where traditions and cultures from all around
the world converge. This international culture festival features performances by
invited overseas performers, an international school children’s painting exhibition, a
world food court, a traditional folk art exhibition, street events, diverse performances,
and much more.

Details:

• Date: May 7 ~ 8 (Sat~Sun) 2011, 12:00~18:00

• Location: The Seoul Plaza, Mugyodong-gil and the surrounding area
• Host: Seoul Metropolitan Government
• Theme: Meeting and Sharing of the World, and Unity
• Website: www.seoulfriendshipfair.org
• Directions: Gwangwhamun station, subway line 5, exit 5/ City hall station, subway line 1 or 2,
exit 4

Event Introduction:

• Information fair
• Performances by performance troupes from foreign cities
• World food court and traditional folk art exhibition
• International school children’s painting exhibition and awarding of prizes
• World costumes experience
• Pinwheel photo zone
• Writing messages of hope for the world
• Music Café
• Street art exhibition
• Grand unity gathering
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 Join us for a Sports Day

You and your family are invited to a Sports Day organized by Gangnam district office.

The Yeoksam Global Village Center is hosting an event for foreigners to enjoy sports
games with local residents.

This will be a great opportunity to mingle with local residents and experience Korean
living culture. Please bring your traditional costumes to share your culture with local
residents. Feel free to bring your family and friends and let us know of your
availability in advance.

For further questions or to register, please contact the Yeoksam Global Village
Center at 02-3453-9038~9 or email to yeoksam@sba.seoul.kr.

Details:

• Date & Time: May 14 (Sat) 2011, 12:30~14:30

• Meeting place: Guryong Station, exit 4
• Meeting time: 12:15

Directions:

• Bundang Line, Guryong Station, exit 4,

• 19 minutes away from Subway line 2, Gangnam station
• 5 minutes away from Subway line 2, Seolleung station
 Volunteer at St. Mary’s Hospital

Volunteer at St. Mary’s Hospital with the Yeoksam Global Village Center!

On Saturday, May 21 from 10:00 to12:00, the volunteer group will pay its 15th visit to
St. Mary’s Hospital in Gangnam to help with the preparation of medical kits and
spend time with young patients.

Those of you who have interest in music, magic, arts or different recreation to share
with children are welcome to join us!! (No prior experience required)

Please join us and get involved in your local community. For those who would like to
participate in this activity, please send an email to yeoksam@sba.seoul.kr with your
name, nationality, contact number and hobby.

Details:

• Date & Time: May 21 (Sat) 2011, 10:00~12:00

• Meeting time: 9:30
• Meeting place: at Café Angelo, on the 1st floor of Gangnam St. Mary’s Hospital
• Seat: limited to 15 persons

Directions:

• Express Bus Terminal Station, Subway lines No. 3 or 7, exit 4, Behind the Central City
Building (a five-minute walk from the station)

If you have any questions, please contact the Yeoksam Global Village Center at 02-
3453-9038/9 or email yeoksam@sba.seoul.kr.
 Making Jjim Dak (Simmered Chicken) &
Spicy Squid Salad

The Yeoksam Global Village Center is hosting a Korean cooking class on Friday,
May 24.

Jjim Dak is chicken simmered in soy sauce with vegetables. Jjim dak which is mildly
flavored in soy sauce is called “Andong Jjim Dak“. It is originated from the city
‘Andong’, Gyeongsangbukdo, and now is enjoyed anywhere in Korea.

Ojinguh cho muchim (spicy squid salad) is boiled squid mixed with a sour, sweet
and spicy sauce. Ojinguh means squid, and boiled squid tastes good when
seasoned in the hot red pepper paste and vinegar dressing with vegetables. Ojinguh
cho muchim is served cold as a salad-type of dish.

For those interested in the activity, please send an email to yeoksam@sba.seoul.kr

with your name, nationality and phone number.

Details:

• Date & Time: May 24 (Tue) 2011, 10:30~12:30

• Fee: 5,000 won
• Meeting time: 10:15
• Meeting place: Chungmuro Station, Subway lines 3 or 4, exit 7
• Seat: 15 persons

If you have any questions, please contact the Yeoksam Global Village Center at 02-
3453-9038~9 or email yeoksam@sba.seoul.kr.
 ‘Exploring National Museum of Korea’
Collection Tours from Silla to Joseon Dynasty
& Traditional Crafts Workshop

The Yeoksam Global Village Center and the National Museum of Korea is hosting
the ‘Exploring the National Museum of Korea’ program for international residents in
Korea to help them understand and enjoy the essence and originality of Korea’s
tradition and culture in a more effective and interactive way.

An English-speaking guide will take participants to the permanent exhibition hall of

the museum where you can appreciate the Korean history and culture under the
theme of Collection of Three Kingdoms period, with the guidance of the museum’s
professional docent. After the tour, there will be a crafts workshop about making
bronze mirrors.

For those interested in the activity, please send an email to yeoksam@sba.seoul.kr

with your name, nationality and phone number.

Details:

• Date & Time: May 27 (Fri.) 2011, 14:00~17:00

• Fee: 3,000 won
• Meeting time: 13:40
• Meeting place: Ichon Station, Subway line No. 4, exit 2
• Seat: 15 persons

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