2018 Korea Week: Korean Culture Fair
Jun 12, 2018
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WE INVITE YOU TO THE KOREAN CULTURE FAIR
The Korean Cultural Centre (KCC) and the Embassy of the Republic of Korea are pleased to invite you to the Korean Culture Fair, which will be held at the Korean Cultural Centre (150 Elgin Street, Ottawa, Ontario) on June 23, 2018 from 10:00am to 5:00pm.
Just one of many events from this year’s 2018 Korea Week, the Korean Culture Fair is presented by the Korean Cultural Centre and the Embassy of the Republic of Korea to provide Canadians with a diverse series of cultural features and activities, bringing Korea and Canada together under one roof for this unique cultural event!
Please join us for a family-fun day of cultural celebration with a great line-up of performances and experiences that range from traditional to contemporary. You will have the opportunity to learn more about Korea through interactive information booths, cultural experience corners, delightful Korean delicacies, and much more!
Whatever your interests, the Korean Culture Fair will be sure to take you on an unforgettable journey to Korea – right here in Ottawa!
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
2018 Hansik Contest “The Great Korean Cook-Off Canada Edition” Come and find out who the ultimate winner will be in this friendly competition by top local chefs (Atelier's Marc Lepine, Fauna's Jon Svazas, Amuse's Shane Chartrand) as they showcase their take on Korean food to win the palates of Korean food enthusiasts!
Korean Performances Let your body groove to the upbeat rhythm of Korean traditional music like Samulnori or calm your senses with Gayageum. Be dazzled by the catchy choreography of our K-Pop performers. You’ll also enjoy the high-flying kicks of our Taekwondo demo team!
World Cup Watch Party Join us as we cheer on the Korean National Football Team as they take on Mexico in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia! If you can guess the result of the match, you'll be put in a draw for a chance to win a prize!
Experience Korean Culture Come and experience easy-to-learn traditional Korean games, try on Korean traditional clothing (called Hanbok), have your name written in beautiful Korean calligraphy, and so much more!
Prizes and Giveaways! There will be lots of chances to win great prizes and giveaways at participating locations throughout the event. To learn more, pick up a copy of the Korean Culture Fair Guide at the reception table.
EVENT SCHEDULE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
| 10:00 | Doors open | |
| ALL DAY | - Korean Food - Korean Cultural Experiences - Booths | Various Locations |
| 10:30-10:35 | Opening Ceremony - Korean Traditional Percussion Band - Opening Remarks | Winter Garden |
| 11:00-12:30 | 2018 Hansik Contest | Winter Garden |
| 11:00-12:30 | Korean Traditional Craft Workshop for Families 1 | Seminar Room |
| 11:00-13:00 | World Cup Watch Party Korea vs. Mexico | Multipurpose Hall |
| 13:00-14:00 | Korean Performances 1 | Winter Garden |
| 13:30-15:00 | Korean Traditional Craft Workshop for Families 2 | Seminar Room |
| 14:00-15:30 | Lecture on Introduction to Traditional Korean Culture | Multipurpose Hall |
| 14:30-15:30 | Korean Traditional Games Competition | Winter Garden |
| 16:00-17:00 | Korean Performances 2 | Winter Garden |
| 17:00 | Event closes | |
*Korean Food will remain open while quantities last
ABOUT THE KOREAN CULTURAL CENTRE
The Korean Cultural Centre Canada (KCC) was established in September 2016 under the auspices of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea to Canada. As part of a network of over 30 Korean Cultural Centres around the globe, the KCC’s official mandate is to enhance Korea-Canada relations by promoting mutual understanding between Koreans and Canadians through cultural exchanges, and facilitating bilateral cooperation between Canadian and Korean artistic and cultural institutions.
The KCC aims to connect with Canadians by hosting and supporting a variety of cultural activities such as visual arts exhibitions, musical and sports performances, film screenings, cultural festivals, Korean language classes, as well as outreach programs. To this end, the KCC will work to collaborate with communities and institutions across Canada to provide Canadians with the most memorable experiences of Korean culture.
STAY CONNECTED WITH THE KCC
Visit our website at canada.korean-culture.org
Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @KCCCanada
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