2015 Bazaar Review - Seoul International Women`s Association
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2015 Bazaar Review - Seoul International Women`s Association
discovery FEBRUARY - MARCH 2015 Women · Health · Science A look inside I V I, the International Vaccine Institute – Korea’s gift to the world with Deborah Hong Keeping New Year’s Resolutions Exploring Seoul’s Oriental Medicine Market Gala Update! New Enrichment Classes SIWA Welfare Committee – Mokpo Mission w e i v e R r a a z – 27 a 9 1 B s e g t it! Pa 2015 u o b a l l a Read FEBRUARY - MARCH 2015 CONTENTS discovery Magazine SIWA News & Activities 2 Editor’s Letter SIWA Board & Committees On the Cover President’s Letter Sponsors Mark Your Calendar 4 3 4 SIWA Spotlight International Vaccine Institute: An Interview with Deborah Hong by Megan Fox Interview with Pilar Perez McKay by Megan Fox Connect with SIWA Social Media - Connect with Us Giorgio Morandi Exhibition by Mihe Shin Keeping New Year’s Resolutions by Sara Fabian 19 28 6 11 12 14 16 14 SIWA & Diplomatic Community Bazaar Letter from Bazaar Chair Opening Ceremony & Images Bazaar Income & Expenditure Donations to Charities Vounteers Bazaar Committee Bazaar Entertainment – Performers Bazaar Sponsors & Friends of SIWA 19 22 23 24 26 27 Care & Welfare SIWA Welfare Committee - Mokpo Mission by Anjali Ramakrishna and Helen Farrelly 28 Tours 30 32 34 Life in Korea Korean Class by Hyejin Kim & Robbie Schuldt Events Around Town by Anne Ladouceur 32 36 Seoul International Women’s Association 28, Changuimun-ro 5ga-gil · Jongno-gu · Seoul, Seoul 110-819 · South Korea 30 December 2014/ /March January2015 2015Discovery Discovery February Upcoming Tours Past Tours Seoul’s Medicine Market by Megan Fox www.siwapage.com 1 Editor's Letter NEWS & ACTIVITIES This issue of Discovery has lots of exciting content. We get to reminisce about another successful SIWA and Diplomatic Community Bazaar through the many pages the event. We are also focusing on the important work of the International Vaccine Institute (IVI) in Seoul, Women and Health and New Year’s Resolutions. Good health is the cornerstone of hard work and strong minds, and as we head into spring it is important to make sure to maintain good health either by western methods or traditional Oriental Medicine. 2015 SIWA Leaders Directory Executive Board Committee Chairs President - Sophia Barry [email protected] Board Administrator - Ariane Amiot [email protected] Treasurer - Maria Seidl Advertising - Tiana Pan [email protected] Bazaar - Sophia Barry [email protected] [email protected] Treasurer Co-Chair - Linda Gocken [email protected] VP, Activities - Robbie Schuldt [email protected] VP, Community Relations (open position) Blog - Jisun An [email protected] Discovery Editor - Megan Fox [email protected] Communications - Mhyla Borkowski [email protected] [email protected] On March 8, women around the world will celebrate International Women’s Day. This year’s theme ‘Make it VP, Fundraising & Culture - Bockhee Lee [email protected] many friendships I’ve made with inspiring women through Standing Committee Chairs General Secretary - Minkyung Kim Arts & Exhibitions - Mihe Shin Interest Groups - Gretta Tonnon example of this than the spectacular Bazaar held last fall. is a huge production, but SIWA ‘makes it happen’ with the help of amazing volunteers that freely give their time and talent, and the generosity of the Diplomatic Community and our sponsors and vendors. The hard work continues with the planning of SIWA’s Annual Charity Gala scheduled for March 7. We hope that you will again join us in our fund- Content Manager - Rossella Meloni Gala - Anne Choe [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Diplomatic Liaison - Pinar Okcal [email protected] Hospitality - Michelle Roberts [email protected] Membership - Sinda Chun Newcomers - Michelle Morrison Past President - Terri Hartman [email protected] Public Relations - Neelum Sharma Newsletter - Courtney Snede Social Media - Pilar Perez-McKay [email protected] System Administrator - Sunny Castagnaro [email protected] Tours (Interim) - Robbie Schuldt [email protected] Welfare Co-Chair - Lydia Koh [email protected] Sincerely, [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Sponsorship - Jiyoon Song Megan Fox Invitations - Theresa Kang Public Relations Co-Chair - Nanhee Kim [email protected] [email protected] big or small your dreams - Make it Happen! [email protected] [email protected] Major Events - Anne Choe [email protected] As you look through the many pages, I hope you will enjoy reading the content as much as the Discovery team and [email protected] Welfare - Anjali Ramakrishna [email protected] [email protected] Editor, Discovery Welcome New SIWA Board & Committee Members On the Cover Neelum Sharma - Public Relations Chair Cover Photo: Courtesy of IVI Model: Sieun Oh Photographer: Alec Kim Body Paint: Corey Lajeunesse Hair & Makeup: Mariem Hair & Salon Clothes: C R O C H E & Co. Editor Megan Fox February / March 2015 Discovery Neelum is a communication professional who moved from Chicago in 2 experience spanning global corporations, such as Citigroup and Condé lum is very excited to take on her new role as SIWA’s Editorial Team Graphic Designer Na-Hyun Hong Printed by Advertising Coordinator Contributors: Anjali Ramakrishna, Anne Choe, Anne Nanhee Kim - Public Relations Co-Chair Nanhee is an original Seoulite who brings to her new role a diverse background, which includes working as a Banker at Citibank and teaching Japanese. She has extensive volunteering experience both in Korea and Singapore with associations similar to SIWA; Nanhee is also a licensed National Social Worker in Korea. Nanhee has a Ladouceur, Deborah Hong, Helen Farrelly, Hyejin Discovery Photo Files All photos used by Discovery Magazine, unless otherwise stated, have been donate photos for SIWA’s use retain their rights to their photos. Contributions Welcome! Discovery is published bi-monthly (six issues per year) by SIWA, with articles exclusively for SIWA members. All opinions expressed in these articles are those of President’s Letter NEWS & ACTIVITIES Premium Platinum Sponsors Platinum Sponsors Make It Happen course at the SIWA Enrichment Classes or look to a change in direction; with the support of our families and community we can Make It Happen! three special charities – Be sure to join us, buy your ticket today! candidates and discussing future openings – for which it is not too late to register your interest at [email protected]. For me, having the pleasure to be part of the Board the opportunity to continue my professional and personal development while enjoying Gold Sponsors talented and dedicated ladies from diverse cultures and backgrounds, which makes SIWA the special organisation it continues to be today. whole host of information is instantly available. We look forward to welcoming you to this year’s SIWA activities; with tours, interest groups and much much more in store. Be sure to check our website and Facebook page for further details! Yours Sincerely, Sophia To learn about the benefits of becoming a SIWA Sponsor, please contact Jiyoon at [email protected]. February / March 2015 Discovery pictures of the many colourful booths and performances. We were so lucky to have so 3 NEWS & ACTIVITIES Mark Your Calendar SIWA Annual Charity Gala - Save the date Enrich yourself by taking a SIWA Class siwapage.com/classes Sign up for Spring Enrichment Classes Wednesday, February 11 Caribbean Paradise! Saturday, March 7, 2015, 6:00pm - Midnight Conrad Seoul, Yeouido / 콘래드 서울 An exciting evening of fun, sumptuous food, tropical and much more await you as SIWA Annual Charity Gala Twice each year (fall and spring) SIWA provides an opportunity to fellow SIWA members, in English. New and recurring courses start with a cocktail hour with enticing tropical beverages and delicious hors d’oeuvres; a chance to mingle with friends and make new ones. A four-course meal will follow, accompanied by excellent imported wine. SIWA Annual Charity Gala is the second largest Enrichment Courses vary according to the instructor. Only SIWA charitable organizations to be the recipients of the net proceeds from the evening. Very dedicated representatives from each organizations will be participating at the March Health & Beauty, Language & Education, and Fitness & Dance. Join the Gala Team - It’s never too late! VISIT SIWAPAGE.COM FOR DETAILS OF NEW CLASSES The Gala Team needs many more volunteers to make this evening a great success; please join this dedicated group of women; contact Anne Choe, SIWA Annual Charity Gala Chair, at [email protected] February / March 2015 Discovery Newcomers Welcome! If you are new to SIWA, or new to Seoul, we encourage you to join our Newcomers’ Meeting. It’s a great chance to get to know a the city of Seoul; an opportunity to get together in a small group along with some “long-time” members and Seoul residents and long-lasting friends. SIWA members and non-members can join this meeting. Meetings are held each second Friday of the month. Program leader: Michelle Morrison Contact: [email protected] 4 Anne Choe Upcoming Meetings: This program aims to share SIWA members’ culinary skills, food culture and traditional recipes. Meetings (cooking classes) are and follow the host as she demonstrates how to prepare authentic dishes. Members then share the meal together and learn about the country’s traditions and social customs. February 27, Friday – Ukraine Traditional Cuisine ・Participants (SIWA members only): ・Cost: ・Program leader: Michelle Morrison ・Contact: [email protected] March 20, Friday – Japanese Traditional Cuisine Hostess: Yulia Savelieva Hostess: Miki Sugita Menu: Varenyky and Kutia Venue: ‘Yadahous” gallery, Gangnam-gu Venue: ‘Yadahaus’ gallery, Gangnam-gu Menu: “Chirashi-sushi” and “ Ushio-jiru” Varenyky (similar to Korean mandu), is a dish specially enjoyed between Christmas and Easter. Chirashi-sushi is a traditional dish, very common to have at home, specially on Hinamaturi day. Ushio-jiru is a soup that people have with chirashi-sushi on that day. Kutia is a traditional Christmas desert in Ukraine, specially on Christmas Eve. NEWS & ACTIVITIES International Culinary Exchange (ICE) Working Women’s Network (WWN) WWN is a SIWA Interest Group designed for women who prefer evening informational and networking events. The group gathers approximately once a month (last Wednesday of each month) at ・Participants: ・Cost: Members pay only for their own meal and drinks; are welcome! participation fee to SIWA Welfare Fund. ・Program leader: Michelle Morrison ・Contact: [email protected] February 25, Wednesday - 6:45 pm - 9:30 pm, Itaewon “Do What You Like, Like What You Do” with guest speaker Sara Fabian a successful long-term career in a multinational company to the status of house wife. Sara will talk about selfempowerment and powerful choices, and how she has used the opportunity to reinvent herself and create a new career in the training & coaching industry. Her presentation will focus on individual strengths against Book Club Members of SIWA Book Club come together to discuss a preselected book. Each member takes a turn to host the group, either most welcomed to these discussions. Book Club meets on the second Tuesday of the month, ・Participants (SIWA members only): ・Cost: ・Group Leader: Shubha Maudgal ・Contact: [email protected] by Park Wan-suh Mar 13, Friday: To the Lighthouse is a charming work on several levels. It’s about the writer’s her relationship with her mother while also showcasing Korean history. language novels. It focus on a family’s visits to the Isle of for its philosophical introspection rather than a story line April 10, Friday: Defending Jacob by William Landay Defending Jacob is William Landay’s, a former district murder of a high school boy; it keeps readers guessing about the identity of the murderer right until the end. mostly about thoughts and observations, recalling childhood emotions and highlighting adult relationships. February / March 2015 Discovery Feb 13, Friday: Who Ate Up All the Shinga? 5 SIWA SPOTLIGHT February / March 2015 Discovery 6 A look inside IVI, the International Vaccine Institute Korea’s gift to the world. is working in more than 20 countries around the world, and is proudly based in Seoul. SIWA member, Deborah Hong, is one of the leading ladies at IVI, serving as the Head of IVI’s Communications & Advocacy Unit, and helping the SIWA SPOTLIGHT Originaly from Vancouver, Canada, Deborah has worked throughout the Debora Hong to coming to Korea she was program manager at a community health center in New York City. She has also worked in Beijing and Shanghai as a business consultant for the pharmaceutical and New York University. Her passion for public health lead her to apply for a job at the International Vaccine Institute (IVI), which would take her back to the country of her heritage and a career in a culture that is seeing progressive changes in the role of women, particularly in the workplace. Deborah has now served as a member of the years. community during my time in Korea. One of our head scientists is female. She is a mother and a brilliant scientist recently winning a very competitive three-year grant that will fund her study of vaccine research.” IVI was created as an initiative by the United Nations Development the health of children in developing countries can be dramatically improved by the development and introduction of new and improved vaccines, and that these vaccines should be developed through the dynamic interaction among science, public health and industry. When the time came to select a host country for IVI, South Korea won an international bid based on its following class laboratory facilities. “We are the only international organization in the world that has countries. Our location in Korea is an advantage since it gives us close proximity to conduct research programs and work with local partners in developing countries in Asia and Africa” stated Ms. Hong. “Other global health organizations generally focus on one aspect, such as vaccine delivery. We do everything to make delivery.” In some western news outlets there have been negative reports about vaccines, stating they can be harmful to the human body. An overwhelming majority of these studies have been found to are incredibly rare, with a one in a million chance. Since the implementation of vaccines smallpox has been eradicated, and polio and measles are close to extinction. protection today and easily the greatest medical invention of the past century. In the industrialized world, advancements in health have been due to the creation of vaccines. Unfortunately, for granted a world that they can live in without fear of infectious disease. Since the anti-vaccine proponent movement has grown in the Western world, we have also seen the rise in cases of vaccinepreventable diseases like whooping cough and measles, diseases informed decisions before a potentially fatal outbreak occurs – an outbreak that could be prevented due to vaccination.” in developing countries. In the developed world many have February / March 2015 Discovery many coming from developing countries. As an international organization, our norms are similar to those of the United Nations, while also being heavily involved in the Korean community. I have infrastructure, and the strong commitment of the Korean government to support IVI. The Institute was and continues to be Korea’s gift to the world. Korea provides a portion of IVI’s annual 7 SIWA SPOTLIGHT The poor people we serve do not have the luxury to choose between receiving a vaccine or going without it. For them, infectious diseases like cholera continue to be a very real problem, and they strike anxiety and fear in families and communities.” The development and licensure of an oral cholera vaccine (Shanchol™) approved for use by the World Health Organization is one of IVI’s most received it thus far. Cholera is a bacterial disease usually spread through contaminated water. It causes severe diarrhea and dehydration, and if left treatment have virtually eliminated cholera in developed countries, it is still a problem in developing countries. As seen in Haiti, cholera tends to strike February / March 2015 Discovery sanitation. 8 ‘Deadly Beauty’ Campaign Ebola virus Model: Anna Shulepova Photographer: Alec Kim Body Paint: Corey Lajeunesse Hair & Makeup: Mariem Hair & Salon Clothes: C R O C H E & Co. of artists, designers and models to bring forth this eye-catching concept which takes cellular images of eight neglected diseases and puts them on models as body paintings. is improving the infrastructure for sanitation and clean water, this is not the reality for many developing countries. These are long-term unable to commit to. Vaccination, on the other hand, is a less costly oral cholera vaccine. The WHO recently established a global cholera vaccine stockpile supported by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, which will help control cholera outbreaks. general public. Tucked away at Seoul National University, Deborah is now hoping that IVI can become a well-known name in Korea. “Korea not only houses IVI but also funds much of what is done here. I want the Korean people to feel a sense of pride for what they have helped achieve, especially with the cholera vaccine. Education about these diseases is also a vital part of what our organization does. Currently IVI is developing campaigns that make understanding the extensiveness of what we do and the diseases we work with, A campaign currently geared toward the Korean population is called KIKI (Kids Helping Kids). This campaign educates children, in the classroom, on the fun of science and the rewards of charitable giving. Kits have been created (in Korean) consisting of a GlowGerm experiment, which allows children to see “germs” on their hands using a special solution and light. The kit also includes the campaign’s mascot, Sam the Bear, an educational coloring book, and a piggy bank. The piggy banks will allow the children to save money to donate to IVI and learn the importance of charitable giving. KIKI will be launched in selected schools in Seoul this year with the hope to expand into the international community in the future. In July last year, IVI launched an international video campaign a small donation can make. The three-minute video depicts the and vaccine delivery to at-risk regions of the world, that is funded purely by individual giving. “Deadly Beauty,” a campaign that takes cellular images of eight neglected diseases, and reproduces these images on models as body paintings, was created at the end Facebook page. If you would like more information about the International Vaccine Institute, visit their website at www.ivi.int. It is through each and every individual living in South Korea taking action, Korean and expat alike, that we can create awareness and shape a healthier world. Megan Fox is a journalist and teacher from the Northeastern United States, currently living and working in Seoul, South Korea. She is a blogger and seoulmateskorea.com, that is aimed to help expats explore life in Korea. Megan’s love for travel and exploring new cultures has made Korea the 5th Her other interests include cooking, hiking, and volunteering. has made a great impact on SIWA, serving in many roles throughout the organization, and currently Social Media Chair. 1. Pilar, you have worn many hats during your time in Korea. Tell me about some of those experiences and what it is like to be a workingwoman (both with a profession and through volunteering) in Korea. I never imagined when packing up to come to Seoul what exciting and wonderful adventures awaited me! I was determined to keep myself busy, and since regular work was not an option due to visa restrictions, I looked at volunteer opportunities. Missing school kids of all ages and working together with bright Korean university students, also program volunteers, and the program directors and fellow volunteers of diverse backgrounds, was an extremely rewarding experience. It taught me about work ethic and aspirations of ordinary Koreans, allowing me to feel like a ‘local,’ even if I didn’t speak the language. The friendships formed during those early days still remain. I look forward to many Korean and expat friends knocking on my door once I am back in outback Australia. 2. What are some of your favorite memories being involved in SIWA. Why do you think this organization is important for expat women living in Korea? Making long-lasting friendships with amazing women and sharing cultural experiences are my most cherished memories connecting members and giving us and giving us a ‘safe’ space from where to begin exploring and learning. important for all women to celebrate International Women’s Day, event details, but hope to do so by the time of publication - please follow us on Facebook for updates. 4. experienced being an expat woman living in Korea? Korea, but for being a ‘foreigner’ in Korea holding the ‘dependent’ visa issued to family members of the main visa holder. The ‘dependent’ spouse is usually the woman, therefore current visa rules are discriminatory towards women and Korea is missing out on a considerable pool of talent. 5. Do you think it is becoming easier for expat women to work and live in Korea? It’s certainly easier living in Korea as an expat today than eight years ago. Seoul is much more ‘global’ now, when shopping for western style foods, including my favourite combo cheese and I can now buy Australian mangoes in Korean supermarkets. 6. You’ve had a very engaged and meaningful experience living in Korea. What advice do you have for women who are coming to Korea? My advice is to be active and explore, either in a group like SIWA and/or other international women’s group (I am also an ANZA member), or even on your own; Seoul Gov. has so many free programs for international residents that we can keep busy every day of the week! If not working and have the opportunity, become and relationship with Korean people. 7. Who are some of the individuals you have met living in Korea that have impacted your life? SIWA and ANZA friends, also Korean friends I met through my volunteer activities; my neighbours; the lady at the counter in my local supermarket; they have all had a strong impact in my life. I feel so ‘at home’ when after being away from Seoul for some time, I go back to the supermarket and the ladies at the checkout are so happy to see me, and ask me where I have been. A funny conversation since we don’t speak each other’s language, but somehow we manage to understand. As this issue of Discovery celebrates Women we want to celebrate and the Seoul expat and Korean communities she has been involved with. Thank you for this interview and all you have done during your time in Korea. We wish you all the best with your future in Australia! February / March 2015 Discovery 3. What is International Woman’s day? Can you explain the history of it internationally and in Korea? What is in store for International Woman’s Day 2015 and how can SIWA women become involved in the event? “International Women’s Day (8 March) is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, SIWA SPOTLIGHT An Interview with Pilar Perez McKay – SIWA woman since 2007 Hello and Goodbye! By Megan Fox 11 Find SIWA in Social Media SIWA has now joined Instagram, YouTube and Tapzin! Instagram is a free photo and video sharing app available on smartphones and tablets. YouTube is for videos only, and will allow us to share kodak moments from SIWA events in a fast & easy way. is a free Korean magazines portal for interactive lifestyle magazines – enjoy SIWA digital as well a print! Stay connected with SIWA in one or more of the following free social [email protected] Facebook Page Facebook Group Tapzin NEW! tapzin.com (free download access) (SIWA Members Only) YouTube NEW! youtube.com/siwakorea Instagram NEW! instagram.com/siwakorea siwapage.com Meetup meetup.com/siwakorea Twitter Website Tip: When sharing photos or posting updates about SIWA SIWA SPOTLIGHT “Giorgio Morandi: Dialogue with Morandi” Exhibition, Seoul February / March 2015 Discovery “The Thin Line Between Abstraction and Representation” 14 I t seemed to be no accident to take the Still Life genre as part Francisco. It seemed therefore inevitable to have met the Master my dearest friend, Maria Giovanna Fadiga Mercuri, Ambasciatrice himself in her youth. Morandi is the painter who seldom held exhibitions when he was alive, and his paintings were showcased even more seldom after he see his works outside of Bologna, where a museum named after him is located. I had longed to see his work in person for a long time, and I am not sure if I will ever have another chance to visit the Museum, so it was a lifetime dream come true to see his exhibition right here in Seoul, near where I live. Many artists try to belong to the trend of the times they live and it seek for. Morandi, unlike most of artists, didn’t care less about what his contemporaries were doing. He rather secluded himself in his simple studio, like a monk with the minimum objets he had chosen the dynamics among them as if each painting were a variation on a same theme. SIWA SPOTLIGHT What I saw in Morandi’s paintings and drawings was the faithful world. His interest seemed to be in the investigation of the subtleties of light, color and tones rather than in the functionality of the subject of the establishment of the diplomatic relations between the Republic of Korea and Italy with the full support of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea and Museo Morandi in Bologna, as well as Embassy of Italy. Mme. Maria Giovanna Fadiga show together as her blood heritage is deep rooted in Bologna as much as her mother who was one of Master Morandi’s pupils. life and the landscape paintings are highly related in terms of the spatial dynamics and the usage of colors. What we see in the surface Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Deoksugung (www.mmca.go.kr) his landscapes. And those colors make us feel cozy just as he would have felt comfortable in his own environment. The paintings do not scare or eliminate the viewer but invite us to his warm space as if he wanted to share its coziness. Mihe Shin SIWA Arts & Exhibitions Chair galleries, museums and biennales all over the world, December she launched the “Diaspora Project” her February / March 2015 Discovery in the purest and simplest perception; or part of them merge into the background as in the traditional ink-and-wash paintings. The Master walks on the “Thin Line between Abstraction and Representation*” 15 SIWA SPOTLIGHT Keeping New Year’s Resolutions “If there’s no enemy within, the enemy outside can do us no harm”. (African proverb) Three Reasons why New Year’s resolutions don’t last I’ve been on a diet since I can remember. I grew up in a society where the concept of beauty was deeply connected to the weight scales. I don’t recall having any sport culture in my family, I even hated gym classes at school because they impacted negatively on my grades. My father worked in a chocolate factory for a while (what a blessing, I thought) but much later I realized a big part of my life was built around food. That came together with the emotional package of short term eating pleasure and long term guilt. No wonder why most of my New Year’s resolutions were a copypaste version of “losing weight.” Year after year, I found myself on. Feelings of accomplishment, followed by self-blame and sometimes even anger for not being able I’ve seen myself up and down again and again until now. Once I completed some valuable self-growth work and I learned about 1. My resolution did not belong to me I know this may sound strange. What it means is that I didn’t have a strong enough reason to push myself to transformation. I wanted “looking good.” My goal had nothing to do with my own standards February / March 2015 Discovery in. We only make real progress towards a goal when it means something 16 and a to do list. Goals that sound like “I need to do this” or “I should do that” come from a place of survival, from the resistance of being a victim of the circumstances. Goals that sound like “I want to”, “I choose to” come from a place of inspiration and empowerment to self-development. Someone’s opinion of you doesn’t have to be your reality. 2. If you believe “being rich is bad” or “making money is hard”; how do you think it would be possible to bring more can you achieve anything if you believe “nothing in life comes easy” or “time is All kinds of self-limiting beliefs are the sabotaging inner voices that don’t speak from our true nature. They come from how we’ve learned to perceive ourselves through other people who shaped us, including family, together life circumstances. The good news is that, once aware of your own voices, you can unlearn them and replace them with positive, empowering thoughts. You can always rebuild a life of your own design. Remember, in life we don’t get what we want, we get what we believe we deserve. You can choose to think that you can’t achieve what you want because of your background, or you can decide for yourself that your past is part of you, but has nothing to do with your future. The mistakes you’ve made are golden experiences because in life sometimes we win, sometimes we learn. And what would you 3. No real action, no commitment and no follow-through I wasn’t making real resolutions, I was making wishes. Being clear on what we want and why we want it is not good enough to succeed. The fact of being overweight was the result of my actions (no physical before. A sustainable plan would have included physical exercise on outside) or hiring a nutrition coach. Same thing as wanting to be “happier.” You have to get clarity on what you want by breaking it down into smaller steps. Happiness I didn’t believe I could make it of discovery make me believe our own worst enemy is fear. The fear of failure, and sometimes even the fear of success, feeds our minds with thoughts like “this is too big for me”, “this is too hard”, “I’ll never make it”, “this is too good to be true”. clear (what you really want), the how comes easy. There’s always a solution to everything and, in most of the cases, you already have you. “ NATURE TO YOUR SKIN ” This year I have no goal to lose weight. I have something much stronger, a vision of living a healthy life at mental, emotional, spiritual and physical levels. I’m not so overweight anyway; I just soul, so I’ll make sure to take good care of it. This is the only body I have and I love life. I’m doing this for myself and for all the people I love. I approve of myself right now, exactly the way I am. I choose to replace self-criticism by compassion. No unrealistic target such as “I’ll exercise every day” because won’t turn to disappointment. Some days I won’t do it but each day is a brand new day to start over. I found a nutrition coach and look like a punishment now, it is tailored to my own needs. It’s not a short term cabbage diet anymore, it’s a new life style and it’s transformational. This time, my resolution has nothing to do with beauty on the outside. I’ve learned I don’t have to prove myself to anyone and what other people think about me is of no relevance. We don’t see things as they are, we see people and things as we are. This year, my plan is mine and I know I will make it. Impossible is nothing, when we believe. KICHO COSMETICS has its origin as an exporter of specialized beauty products. For its 2013 launch KICHO COSMETICS developed nature-based, low-irritation cosmetics using only safe materials, minimizing the use of chemical materials, and with harmful contents completely excluded. KICHO COSMETICS is focused on fundamentally strong cosmetics that pose no harm to the human body. 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Her passion is to help people understand who they really are behind their story, Adidas FLAGSHIP STORE CU Banila Co Bundang Line Saboten Apgujeongrodeo Station KICHO COSMETICS FLAGSHIP STORE 25, Seolleung-ro 161 Gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea (T) store 1600.9832 (T) +82 (0)70.7854.5669 (F) +82 (0)70.7614.3339 (E) [email protected] 18 February / March 2015 Discovery BAZAAR BAZAAR Diplomatic Spouses SIWA & Diplomatic Community Bazaar 2014 “Warm Hearts Connect Korea” Letter From The Bazaar Chair Embassy of Italy Thank you to all who participated and volunteered in the with us all. The response from all participants – Embassies, Vendors, without you and the support of the community here is Seoul the day would not have been possible. Most of all our hard-working Embassy of Germany and Deutscher Club the days goals were met – Fun, Friendship and Fundraising! The Community came together with a warm heart and the worthy distribution will be well received! Here’s looking forward to the SIWA and Diplomatic Community Sophia Barry Special Recognition and our sincere thanks to the top five fundraisers: Embassy of Japan Embassy of Israel ・Italy ・Australia & New Zealand & ANZA ・Germany & Deutscher Club ・Japan ・israel February / March 2015 Discovery Embassies of Australia & New Zealand & ANZA Club 19 BAZAAR Bazaar OPENING CEREMONY SIWA wishes to express our warm gratitude to all participants: A beautiful rendition of the Korean National Anthem by Ms Erica Jang, violinist, gave a sense of occasion to the opening ceremony of this prestigious event. ・Member of the Korean National Assembly, Mrs. Jasmine Lee ・ ・The spouse of Seoul Mayor, Mrs. Gang Nanhee ・ Mrs. Datin Siti Aishah Abdullah, spouse of the Ambassador of Brunei. February / March 2015 Discovery ・ 20 BAZAAR busy bazaar busy bazaar busy bazaar Violinist Ms Erica Jang playing a beautiful rendition of Korean National Anthem (aegukka) at the opening ceremony. February / March 2015 Discovery 21 BAZAAR Bazaar Income and Expenses SIWA Bazaar 2014 Main Income (KRW) at 28 January 2015 Sponsors W 65,500,000 Embassies & Clubs Donations W 29,701,740 Vendors W 15,800,000 SIWA Fundraising - Lucky Draw, W 8,169,400 Total Revenue SIWA Bazaar 2014 W 120,845,182 Expenses (KRW) at 28 January 2015 Venue W 19,779,727 Partitions W 3,121,950 Printing and Advertising W 1,465,510 Orientation Tea W 545,455 Lucky Draw W 113,000 Miscellaneous W 333,680 Total Expenses W 25,359,322 Charities Benefited Benefitted since the 2014 Bazaar - Nov 2014/Jan 2015 equipment Homeless men in Seoul Premises rental to support services W 4,860,000 W 7,200,000 W 7,000,000 Maria and Marta’s House February / March 2015 Discovery Jeongjinsang Welfare Center 22 W 4,000,000 replacement W 3,300,000 W 5,500,000 Disabilities, Mokpo Anna’s House W 2,049,514 W 8,000,000 W 5,000,000 Heating TOTAL W 46,909,514 Embassies BAZAAR Participating Embassies Clubs and Charities Clubs Australia, New Zealand Austria, Poland, Romania American Women’s Club Dominican Rep. Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden Egypt Georgia India Indonesia Iran Iraq Israel Italy Japan Nordic Club Charities Aeranwon Autistar Malaysia Mongolia Morocco Myanmar Nepal Pakistan Russia Sri Lanka Malumteo Myungdo Welfare Center Planting Love St Columban February / March 2015 Discovery Tunisia Turkey USA Vietnam Emmaus Francisco’s House Low Vision 23 BAZAAR February / March 2015 Discovery 24 Volunteers 2014 Name Position Aiza Aidekova Alexandra Galindo Zapata Lucky Draw SIWA admin table - Embassy Check In Amber Xu Sophia’s assistant Anjali Ramakrishna Anne Marie Powless Welfare Table SIWA admin table - Volunteer Check In Bockhee Lee Korea Booth Catherine Laine Chantal Fischer Chhavi Choudhury Treasury Treasury Donation Boxes Courtney Snede DaeEun Choi Daria Gombodorzhieva Dong Song Cho Doria Garms-Sotelo Eda Karaatli Erna Lemmen Eun Jin Park FeiFei Zhao Gargi Gupte Hae ok No Heather McBrearty Heidi Negaard Hong Seokyoung Hye Lin Jeong (Lynn) SIWA admin table - Entertainment Lucky Draw LogistIcs - Food Court Interpreter Logistics - Vendor Team SIWA admin table - Volunteer Check In Press Check In Logistics - Vendor Team Lucky Draw Lucky Draw LogistIcs - Food Court Press Check In LogistIcs - Food Court Logistics - Vendor Team Logistics - Vendor Team Name Position Hyesung (Alice) Chun Hyunjung Mun Hyunshim Kim Inkyong Shin Isabelle Min Jaedo Kim Jaewon Lee Lucky Draw Lucky Draw Korea Booth Donation Boxes MC on Bazaar day LogistIcs - Food Court LogistIcs - Food Court Jeong Woosung (Peter) Assist set up Jeum Qureshi jieun OH Jin Sanghun jinhyo kim Yoo Lucky Draw Lucky Draw LogistIcs - Food Court LogistIcs - Food Court Jiyoon Song Joni Barker Judy Hobday Julie Kim Karin Kim Karin Renger Katherine Corteza SIWA admin table - Sponsor check in Donation Boxes LogistIcs - Food Court SIWA admin table - Embassy Check In SIWA admin table - Vendor Check in Opening Ceremony SIWA admin table - Sponsor & SIWA Partner Check in Katie Goddard Katja Alexandrova Kawtar El Alaoui Kayoung Shim SIWA admin support SIWA admin table - Vendor Check in Press Check In Logistics - Hall of Nations Kelly Yoon Kim Areum SIWA admin table - Vendor Check in Logistics - Embassy Team Position Committee Name Position Committee Kim Meehee LogistIcs - Food Court Kulanit Tangmongkolsuk Kyoko Kanagnohi lamia sarver cancelled Information Table LogistIcs - Food Court Sejung Seong Eun Son Seungah Son Shen tong Sinae Kim Sinda Chun Sinead Fianagan Logistics - Embassy Team SIWA admin table - Volunteer Check In Logistics - Vendor Team LogistIcs - Food Court Logistics - Hall of Nations Membership Table SIWA admin table - Vendor Check in Linda Gocken Linda Lee Treasury SIWA Treasury Sophia Barry Sorim Kim soyoung kang Bazaar Chair Logistics - Vendor Team Logistics - Hall of Nations Louise Parker Lydia Koh SIWA admin table - Embassy & Charity Check In SIWA admin table - Charity Check In Table Malin Eskilsson Logistics - Hall of Nations Marcela Bates Maria Seidl Lucky Draw Treasury SIWA Marianne Bayer Marjohry Ryan Max Megan Fox Treasury Entertainment Coordinator Logistics - Hall of Nations Lucky Draw Suki Cho SungSuk Cho Sunny Kim Sunok Moon Susan Lee Park Terri Hartman Theresa Kang Tiana Pan Tina An Tony Park Logistics - Vendor Team Logistics - Embassy Team Logistics - Vendor Team Korea Booth Logistics - Hall of Nations Membership Table Lucky Draw Lucky Draw Information Table Logistics - Embassy Team Mhyla Borkowski Membership Table Veronica Murphy-Witkowski Wontae Kim Yanghee Kim Entertainment Coordinator Entertainment Team Entertainment Team Mihe Shin Mina Yun Welfare Table Bazaar Co Chair - Logistics Nayeli Vazquez Neelum Sharma Noora Närvänen norah almohammed Otgontugs Pat McClish Pengpeng Wang Rita Osei Logistics - Charity Team Logistics - Vendor Team LogistIcs - Food Court Logistics - Vendor Team Logistics - Hall of Nations SIWA admin table - Entertainment LogistIcs - Food Court SIWA admin table - Entertainment Youngjoo Shin Youngkun Kang Yousra Dahhou Yu Gahee Yun Hyunseok Yvonne Young Zoya GUEKOVA Jeeyen Yoo Rachel Kim LogistIcs - Food Court Logistics - Vendor Team Logistics - Hall of Nations LogistIcs - Food Court Logistics - Hall of Nations Logistics - Vendor Team Logistics - Vendor Team Marketing Assistant Design BAZAAR Name February / March 2015 Discovery 25 BAZAAR Bazaar Committee 2014 & Board Members SIWA Board assisting Bazaar in official capacity Amber Xu Bockhee Lee Colleen Lee Erna Lemmen Hye Lin Jeong (Lynn) Karin Renger Katja Alexandrova Kyoko Kanagnohi Lydia Koh Anjali Ramakrishna Isabelle Min Jiyoon Song Kawtar El Alaoui Linda Gocken Maria Seidl Mhyla Borkowski Sinda Chun Pilar Perez Mckay Joan Chang MK Ines Kim Marjohry Ryan Mi Kyung (Janet) Yu Mina Yun Neelum Sharma Sophia Barry Sunny Kim Theresa Kang Veronica Murphy-Witkowski Jeeyen Yoo Rachel Kim Vendor Coordinator Assistant VIP Coordinator, Sponsorship PR Vendor Coordinator Assistant Opening Ceremony Coordinator Vendor Coordinator Assistant Information Table Welfare Co Chair Korea Booth Assistant Entertainment Welfare Chair VP Community Relations Sponsorship Chair PR Chair Co-Treasurer Co-Treasurer Communications Membership Chair Social Media Sponsorship Co Chair Sponsorship Assistant Bazaar Co Chair Vendor Coordinator Bazaar Chair Vendor Coordinator Assistant Lucky Draw Entertainment Marketing Assistant Design Bazaar Entertainment Thank you to the wonderful performers that serenaded us at the Bazaar. Mal Geum Teo Erica Jang, Yoonsoo Park & Dawn Kim Helen Keller Aleki Django Alessandra Pontes Ethrangze Boys Yuli Randolph February / March 2015 Discovery Yunmi Park Camille Doyle Camarata Music Company Zien Oh Rosie Peralta ZumbaBoyz Children’s Musical perfomance Classical Violin, Piano & Cello performances Blind Meditative Dance Kizomba & Tango Samba Dance & Music Hip Hop Dance Indonesian Folk Dance “Lenggang Nyai” Int’l Sign Language Song Korean Folk Dance “Salpuri” Modern Dance Opera Singing by Ryan Gosy & Dawn Philippine Folk Dance “Pandanggo sa Ilaw” Zumba Party 26 Camarata Music Company Ryan Goessl and Dawn Blackwell Happy volunteer selling “lucky draw” tickets. BAZAAR Sponsors Bronze Sponsors Friends of SIWA Hana Financial Group Alali Food Asian Arts & Crafts COSTCO Wholesale Korea Dulwich College Seoul Hus-Hu Dermatology Clinic Kim & Chang Macquarie Securities Korea Limited Unilever Korea Kojeon Antique Kim, Seong Eon Kim, Sundoo Lahlou, Amal Laura’s Flower Studio Lee Jewerly Maple Tree House Restaurant McDonald’s Korea National Museum of Korea Nestle Korea Ltd. Park Hyatt Hotel, Seoul Park, Si Ho Park Sung-Hee Ceramics Sheraton Grande Walkerhill Hotel Storymaker LJH The Arrival Store Turkey Airline Teng Teng Skin Clinic Trevia Restaurant Vatos Korea Wang Thai Restaurant Wick, Madeleine Yang, Jiwoon Zelen Restaurant 3 Alley Pub 10 Magazine 광천명장김 Platinum Sponsors Asian Tigers Co.,Ltd Chadwick International School Dwight School Seoul Korea International School Seoul Scholars International Gold Sponsors CHA Gangnam Medical Center/ CHAUM Center Kicho Cosmetics L’Oreal Korea Ltd. Seoul Foreign School Sungjoo Foundation Silver Sponsors Chevron Korea Inc. Pernod Ricard Korea Santa Fe Relocation Volvo Trucks Korea Friends of SIWA Bang, Youngcheol CJ Foodville Courtyard by Marriott Seoul Eden Pottery FitClub Seoul France Courmet Goodwill Advisory Inc. Grand Hyatt Hotel, Seoul High Street Market IBE Travel IFC Mall Jeneba Coffee Jeeny’s Cooking Kobong Pottery Kwangdong Hospital Krombacher-Beer Kim, Hyun Shim Koreana Antique February / March 2015 Discovery Premium Platinum Sponsor 27 CARE & WELFARE SIWA N O I S S I M O P MOK Independent apartments upstairs SIWA Welfare Committee Activities is not all work, it can also be an adventure. This November Helen Farrelly and Anjali Ramakrishna took the KTX to Mokpo to visit the Columban Day Care Center for Adults with Disabilities. Once we Common living area and ease of Korean public transportation. a nurse in a vaccination program and once that ended she just stayed on. She is an amazing person. You can’t help but admire her enthusiasm and zest for life. We were taken on a whirlwind tour of some of the facilities the St Columban Sisters have set up in February / March 2015 Discovery Young Children’s Home that supports young kids with disabilities by providing them with after school care, so that their parents 28 be used to transport people with disabilities to and from the adult day center and their homes. Sister Geraldine had already raised Both of us have extensive experience in working with people with disabilities. Helen has worked as a Special Needs teacher for life with dignity and be contributing members of society. We had lunch in a restaurant where two of their “students” are now employed. We saw other young adults making soaps and bags at the Enterprise Center. We visited the bakery where they make and deliver cakes and bread. We visited the after school center where the young kids were full of smiles and enthusiasm. They all The Columban Sisters participated in the SIWA Bazar, selling a variety of things from baked goods and soaps to hand made wreaths and cushion covers. Halfway through the Bazar we asked Sister Geraldine how sales were going and said they had sold all their fabric wreaths and she was now taking orders for delivery in the next few weeks. She also mentioned that she liked the CARE & WELFARE these will be needed as the population they support ages. There are seven small but airy and well planned apartments that the they can let in the summer breeze but not the bugs, to buy a dishwasher for their kitchen, to help buy a refrigerated van for bakery not a one way process…..we get back plenty in return. whose lives have been dedicated to protecting and empowering the most vulnerable in society. We were more than impressed by what she has achieved through her positivity, joy of living and optimism. It was a wonderful, memorable few hours which will stay with us forever. Anjali Ramakrishna and Helen Farrelly Day Care Center Anjali grew up in India but has lived in the US and Kenya and been in Korea for over three years. know all aspects of Korea and its culture. February / March 2015 Discovery Helen Quinn is from Ireland and has been living in Seoul since September 32013. She enjoys and hanji. 29 SIWA TOURS Upcoming SIWA Tours 2015 FEBRUARY / MARCH Current information for tours can be found at: www.siwapage.com/activities/tours. Some details may have changed, and more tours for this time period may have beem added. H an ga ra m A rt M us eu m Pricing: Please note that Non-SIWA Members pay W10,000 more (for SIWA Welfare Fund). Tuesday, March 3 mid-day The Phillips Collection: Ingres to Kadinsky Collection of Washington D.C. displayed at the Hangaram Art Museum, Seoul Arts Center. Artists February / March 2015 Discovery Monday, February 23 morning Hanbok (Korean traditional costume) shop 30 We will visit a hanbok shop in Ikseondong where the owner will explain the history of hanbok and the hanbok industry. There are premade hanbok available for sale, or you can choose to order a custom hanbok. Also, we will have the privilege of listening to the performance of a professional storyteller. Tour Coordinator: Michelle Morrison Meeting Point: Near Anguk station Cost: Cezanne, Van Gogh, O’Keefe, Thursday, February 26 late evening Dongdaemun Night Market well-known wholesale and retail night fashion shopping districts in Asia. We will see how retailers shop of items are purchased, wrapped and transported at night. Coordinator: Michelle Morrison Meeting Point: Near Dongdaemun Cost: Coordinator: Lissa Miner Meeting Point: Near Nambu Bus Terminal subway station Cost: SIWA TOURS Tours Committee Tours Chair Robbie Schuldt [email protected] Tours Coordinators Thursday, March 12 morning National Museum of Korea [email protected] - Part 1: Thursday March 5 - Part 2: Thursday March 12 will cover the outdoor pre-historic, ancient, medieval and earlymodern periods of Korean History – and the Lobby Monuments (including the Fitri Isenbeck Greta Tonnon Ines Hoehenleitner Linda Gocken Michelle Morrison Patricia Tiedemann calligraphy, donated collections and arts of other Asian countries. This will include our viewing the Special Exhibition of the Buddhist Hanging Scroll at Gaeam-sa Temple (a huge icon). Culture of the Ancient Roman City” of Bohemian Glass” (cost unknown), on their own. February / March 2015 Discovery 31 SIWA TOURS Participants Enjoy SIWA Tours - Winter 2014 10/23 - Seoul Fortress Wall Hike #4 “Another great section of the Fortress Wall, this time from the top of Inwangsan. Nadia Jolling, Belgium “I loved it, the leader was perfect hike, I loved seeing parts of the wall that showed history of building from old to new. Thanks for organizing and leading us, Greta!” 10/22 - Bulam-sa Temple Buddha-Rock Mountain Cindy Dodge, USA the path to the higher part of the temple was rather steep and Ines for encouraging words.” Pauline Tan, Singapore 11/02 - Family Tour to Nami Island “It was a very nice trip. The timing of it was perfect. Fitri did a good job of explaining what to expect. She was well organized and prepared.” Anonymous 10/24 - Dongdaemun Toy & Stationery Alley February / March 2015 Discovery “Fun tour. Useful to repeat often, especially during gift-giving holidays and back-to-school (super-sized stationery stores).” Anonymous 11/13 - Noryangjin Fish Market “I had heard in my home country about the Noryangjin Fish Market and was so excited when I found out that I could join a SIWA tour there. All my expectations were exceeded! Fantastic location, experienced guide, nice women (I met new friends), Evelyn Gehlen, Germany 11/06 - Seoul Fortress Wall Hike #5 Fortress Wall. We have now completed the entire wall hike.” Nadia Jolling, Belgium 32 “It was a very beautiful tour, Greta is a very good tour guide.” Constanze Britz, Germany SIWA TOUR 11/21 - Namhansanseong Fortress 11/18 - Christmas Decorations Market “Great low key, casual tour. Not too busy. Very enjoyable.” “Great tour guides, well organized, super destination - I’ll take my family there.” Annette Grund, Germany Jessica Raeside, Australia too. And so was the company at lunch.” “It was a nice tour and we could enjoy the great views! The tour was well organized and we got to know many new faces and to meet Clara Jong, USA Maria Seidl, Germany decorating items. It was very good information and a good chance to prepare for the Christmas season.” “This was one of the best and most harmonious tours I’ve done 12/05 - Tea Houses & Tea shops in Insadong Tour century Korea in such an entertaining way.” Mi Kyung Yu, Korea and so well prepared (with extra material about the site) and led Karin Renger, Germany “I had a very pleasant morning drinking tea inside on a cold winter day with SIWA friends. We had a great introduction to Korea’s Lissa Miner, USA 11/19 - Historic Jeong-dong Neighborhood “I thoroughly enjoyed this tour as I learned more historical facts about my own neighbourhood from David Mason. We also ventured inside several buildings I had walked by hundreds of times but had not visited before. Greta, thank you for organizing it.” Liza Linklater, Canada Dana Oancea, Romania “I have been to Insadong several times but had never been inside “Everything was very well organized. Love SIWA tours!” and wanted to check them out. It was a wonderful experience. Ms before. We enjoyed seeing the old and new tea houses and shopping in the ceramics stores.” Courtney Snede, USA Mhyla Borkowski, Tatiana Kotova, Vicki Frame, and Courtney Snede. Valeria Ponce, Ecuador February / March 2015 Discovery of information, precise and clever speech. Greta is a great guide, thank you!” 33 SIWA TOURS SIWA Medicine Market Using Herbal Medicines and Natural Healing to Stay Healthy I’ve always been fascinated with oriental medicine. Using herbal medicines and natural healing to stay healthy just seem like the right way to live. Unfortunately, growing up in a western culture, I did not have a lot of exposure to natural healing curses or oriental your own! Korean culture is so en-rooted in traditional medicine practices, that many of the everyday meals combine herbal medicine to incorporate health into everyday life. have a doubt in your mind that you have reached your destination as the smell of herbs intoxicate you. Vendors range from wholesale February / March 2015 Discovery state-of-the-art museum is free to visitors! The museum aims to share the history and culture of Korean oriental medicine. I was amazed as I walked down the many stairs, into the basement museum and an LED screen illuminated before my eyes giving me a visual introduction to Korean oriental medicine. Once complete, the screen split and a door opened into the museum. Talk about a display of Korea’s modern technology! 34 The museum features several sections including the “The History and Culture of Korean Oriental Medicine”, “Korean Oriental Medicine and the Human Body”, “Medicinal Herb ner for Children” and “The History and Traditions of Seoul Yangnyeongsi”. Several hundred kinds of Korean herbal medicines are on display at the museum, with explanations and descriptions. tive activities. When I visited the center they taught me how to grind and pack herbs in a traditional package. I also had a health screening to determine my body type and I was then given tips on how to improve my lifestyle by an on-site doctor. Once back outside the museum, I walked into the market. The main street is framed by a stunning archway decorated with sculptures of traditional tools on each side. Roaming the to actually be able to identify the reasons why it was being used. It is one thing to learn about medicine in a museum or book, but seeing it being used in everyday life is fascinating! SIWA TOURS streets I immediately was able to recognize some of the medicines I had seen in the museum. Dry frogs and antlers hang from stalls, heaps of roots and leaves lie in piles. “Wow, they really do use this Herb clinics, where oriental medicine doctors give treatments, are often visit these clinics to receive help with natural healing for back pain, weight loss and immune system boosting. Many of these clin- they wait for the pharmacist to open the large wooden cabinets, each medicinal herb. If you are looking to buy some of Korea’s world famous red ginseng, and mental health stimulation, weight control, menstrual problems winter with the aid of this supplement! During your time in Korea, I highly recommend a visit to Seoul’s medicine market! If you have missed the SIWA tours, and you’d like to visit the market with a guide, the Seoul Metropolitan Government Subway Directions seoulmateskorea.com, that is aimed to help expats explore life in Korea. Megan’s love for travel and exploring new cultures has made Korea the 5th February / March 2015 Discovery Megan Fox is a journalist and teacher from the Northeastern United States, currently living and working in Seoul, South Korea. She is a blogger and Her other interests include cooking, hiking, and volunteering. 35 LIFE IN KOREA Events Around Town ABOUT KOREA ・ Buddhist Meditation Classes in English (taught by American monk), Free, Sundays 3:30-5:30, Buddhist English Library, Jongnogu, Seoul ・ Miniature Hanbok Making Class, 1PM Wednesday 4 February, Yeoksam Global Village Center, Gangnam-gu, Seoul ・ The Year of the Sheep-Korea, Free admission, 9AM-5PM, Ends 23 February, National Folk Museum, Jongno-gu, Seoul Pronunciation Happy New Year! Sae-hae bok ma-ni badeu-se-yo. 아메리카노 한 잔 포장해 주세요. One black coffee to go please. A-me-ri-ka-no han jan po-jang-hae ju-se-yo. 택배로 보내 주세요. Delivery please. Taek-bae-ro bo-nae ju-se-yo. 배달 해 주세요. Delivery please. Be-dal hae ju-se-yo. 물 주세요. Water please. Mul ju-se-yo. 물 좀 더 주세요. More water please. Mul jom deo ju-se-yo. 따로 계산해 주세요. (We would like to pay) individually. Dda-ro gye-san-hae ju-se-yo. 이게 주소예요 (명함 이에요). Here is my address (namecard). I-ge ju-so-ye-yo (myeongham-i-e-yo). ・ Canadian Artic Exhibition, Ends 28 February, Free admission, National Library for Children & Young Adults, Gangnam ・ Dwight School Seoul VIP Reading Day (marks Intl Mother Language Day), 24 February, Mapo-gu, Seoul 여기에 세워 주세요. Please stop here. Yo-gi-e se-wo ju-se-yo. 잘 지냈어요? How have you been? 잘 지내요. I am fine. Jal ji-nae-yo. ENTERTAINMENT 늦어서 미안해요. I'm sorry to be late. Neu-jeo-seo mi-anhae-yo. 무슨 일 있어요? What's wrong? (What happened?) 좋은 생각이에요. Good idea! Jo-eun saeng-ga-gi-e-yo! 행운을 빌어요. Good luck! Haeng-u-neul bi-reo-yo! 축하합니다. Congratulations! Chu-kha-ham-ni-da! 다 했어요. We did it! Da hae-sseo-yo! 잘 했어요. Well done! Jal hae-sseo-yo. 이렇게 Like this (in this way). I-reo-khe. 이쪽으로 가세요. Go this way/direction please. I-jjo-geu-ro ga-se-yo. 걱정하지 마세요. Don’t worry. Geok-jeong-ha-ji maseyo. 같이 가요!/ 같이 갑시다! Let's go together! Gachi gayo!/ Gachi gapshi-da! 봉투 주세요. I need a bag please. Bong-tu ju-se-yo. 사진 찍어도 돼요? May I take a photo? 사진 좀 찍어 주세요. Please take a photo of us. Sa-jin jom jji-geo ju-se-yo. 좀 도와 주세요. Help please. Jom do-wa ju-se-yo. 문이 다칩니다. The door is closing. Mun-i da-chim-ni-da. 올라갑니다. Going up. Ol-la-gam-ni-da. 내려갑니다. Going down. Nae-ryo-gam-ni-da. 이분이 누구세요? Who is this? 예약해 주세요. Appointment/reservation please. 가능해요? Is it possible? ・ O, Holy Night Art Exhibition, Ends 15 February, Seoul Museum and Seokpajeong, Jogno-gu, Seoul ・ Audrey Hepburn: Beauty Beyond Beauty Exhibition, Ends 8 March, Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Jung-gu. Seoul ・ A Seductive Paris 18th Century Day, Ends 29 March, Hangaram Art Museum, Seocho-gu, Seoul ・ Linda McCartney Retrospective Art Exhibition, Ends 26 April, Daelim Museum, Jongno-gu, Seoul CHILDREN & FAMILY ・ Michael Bublé – To Be Loved Tour, 8 PM Wednesday 4 February, Jamsil Stadium, Songpa-gu, Seoul ・ Ed Sheeran Live in Seoul, 6PM Sunday 8 March, SK Olympic Handball Gymnasium, Songpa-gu, Seoul ・ Rundfunk Sinfonieorchester Berlin, 8PM Friday 13 March, Seoul Arts Center, Seocho-gu, Seoul ・ Seoul Symphony Orchestra – The Heroic Symphony, 24 March, 20% discount for K4E visitors, Seoul Arts Center, Seocho-gu, Seoul SPORTS & FITNESS ・ Ends Sunday 8 February, Pyeongchang, Gangwon-do ・ Ice Skating Rinks – Sledding Hills, Closing dates between 8 and 22 February (for more details see K4E What’s Going On). ・ Seoul International Hikers Club, Saturday hikes open to everyone, usually in and around Seoul. ・ Professional Volleyball Games - Men’s and Women’s Teams, January-April 2015, Stadiums in Gyeonggi-do and around Korea ・ Professional Basketball Games – Men’s and Women’s Teams, monthly schedule for January-March, [email protected], Stadiums include Seoul and Gyeonggi-do OTHER February / March 2015 Discovery Korean word 새해 복 많이 받으세요. ART & CULTURE 36 Korean Class ・ K-pop Dance Class, Fridays from 6 February to 27 March, Yeaksam 1 Culture Center Gymnasium, Gangnam-gu, Seoul ・ Seoul Jazz Festival, 23-25 May 2015, Super Early Bird Tickets now available vis Interpark Global, Olympic Park, Songpa-gu, Seoul ・ Seollal - Lunar New Year, Wednesday-Friday 18-20 February. Most venues closed on 19th (see list of what’s open/closed on K4E What’s Going On). ・ AMCHAM Professional Women’s Committee – Successful Female CFO’s in Male-dominated Leadership Roles, 25 February, Ritz-Carlton, Gangnam-gu, Seoul For details on the events listed (including directions, links, etc) go to www.korea4expats.com and click on What’s Going On. Anne Ladouceur is a past president of SIWA (1999-2000). She marked her 10th year in Korea korea4expats.com. Ye-ya-khae ju-se-yo. Hyejin Kim is a Korean language teacher who for several years has taught university language programs and government programs. 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