Happy Seollal! May you receive an abundance of New Year's good fortune!
Join us as we celebrate the Lunar New Year with a focus on the culture of South Korea. We will have performances, crafts, and more throughout the day. All ages and cultures are welcome to attend this special event.
2:00-2:30 p.m.
Kimchi & Peaches : An Overview of South Korea and its relationship with Georgia
Presented by Min Jeong Kim
The presentation will cover a brief overview of the Republic of Korea, commonly known as South Korea. It will provide an overview of its history, geography, economy, culture, language, and lifestyle such as housing and clothing. Finally, this presentation will offer an overview of Koreans in the United States, especially focusing on Georgia.
2:45-3:15 p.m.
Korean Folktale Reader's Theater presented by author FB Smit
FB Smit raises cultural awareness as an author, teacher, and playwright. Her picture books, The Mysterious Stream and Heung Bu and Nol Bu, are bi-lingual folktales in English and Korean. In her engaging program, the audience will role-play as characters in a traditional Korean story.
3:30-3:40
LunarK K-pop Dance Performance
Experience the cultural phenomenon of K-pop (South Korean pop music) with this fun, high-energy dance performance presented by local K-pop dance group LunarK.
TAGS: | Performances | Education | Culture |
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