The Lawrence community can learn traditional Korean games, learn calligraphy and more during an upcoming cultural celebration at the University of Kansas.
Korean Culture Day in Kansas is set for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 29 on the fifth floor of the Kansas Union. It’s free to attend, and all are welcome.
“Although interest in Korean language and culture has increased due to the Korean Wave, students and local residents have had few opportunities to experience it firsthand,” Ji-Yeon Lee, an assistant teaching professor who teaches Korean in the KU Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures, said in a KU news release about the event. “This event will be a precious opportunity for them.”
Attendees can look forward to the following, according to the release:
- playing Korean traditional games such as tuho (투호) and jegichagi (제기차기)
- trying on Korean traditional clothing called hanbok (한복)
- participating in bojagi (보자기) wrapping sessions
- learning Korean calligraphy
- watching a taekwondo demonstration
- enjoying performances & K-Pop random dance play
- savoring K-snacks.
See a schedule of events, learn more and add the event to your calendar at this link.
“This event is a wonderful opportunity not only to showcase what we offer at KU but also to deepen the understanding of Korean culture among both university students and community members alike,” Akiko Takeyama, director of KU’s Center for East Asian Studies and professor of women, gender and sexuality studies, said in the release. “It is a great way to promote cultural exchange between Korea and the U.S. while fostering a strong sense of community.”
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