| Bomun Tourist Complex is the international tourist district of Gyeongju. This tourist district is formed with Bomunho Lake at its centre, located about 10 kilometres east of downtown Gyeongju. It has a luxurious hotel, family-friendly condos, golf range, |
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For the past 75 years, the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra (SPO) has played a central role in enriching the cultural lives of Korea’s citizens.
The SPO is taking initiatives for growth and while balancing the artistic and social values by performing over 130 concerts a year.
The SPO runs programs for all ages from concerts for kids and ‘Inside Orchestra’to pre-concert lectures for grown-ups. The SPO also provides conducting & orchestra master classes. They are all part of the orchestra's vision to expand its future audience base as well as to develop and nurture young artists on a long-term basis. |
Apart from traditional concert hall venues, the SPO performs a wide range of public concerts and is deeply involved in the everyday lives of Seoul citizens. Large-scale outdoor concerts such as the Riverside Concert at the side of the Han River, and Korea’s National Liberation Day Concert and the Neighborhood Concerts in hospitals, prisons, local community centers and other diverse places, are all greatly loved by people from all walks of life in the bustling metropolis. SPO also became the first Asian orchestra to sign an exclusive worldwide contract with the Deutsche Grammophon label. |
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Friday, July 3rd, 2020 8PM LOTTE Concert Hall
New Beethoven: Revolution
Markus Stenz, conductor |
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This year, SPO collaborated with SM Entertainment to release orchestra versions of songs by SM artists on the SM Station platform.
The first was Jonghyun's 하루의 끝 (End of a day) |
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Banchan: The Side-Dish Cultureby Akanksha Kacker
Traditionally, Korean cuisine is known for being largely based on rice, vegetables, meats, and a number of side dishes that accompany the mains. Banchan (반찬) or bansang, is the collective name given to these small side dishes served along with the main meal. It is not uncommon for a simple meal to consist of only short-grained, steamed rice, and kimchi, which is easily the most well-known banchan. The Korean language does not include the concept of singularity and plurality in its grammar rules, and so, the term is used for one such side dish, or multiple, with no limit to the number. |
The basic table setting for a meal, called bansang (반상), includes bap (cooked rice), guk or tang (soup), gochujang (fermented red chilli paste), jjigae (stew), and kimchi (fermented vegetable side dish, usually napa cabbage or white radish). Depending on the number of banchan present, the setting is referred to as 3 cheop (삼첩), 5 cheop (오첩), 7 cheop (칠첩), 9 cheop (구첩), 12 cheop (십이첩) bansang. The 12 cheop setting was used in Korean royal cuisine. |
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Meals at Dalgrak (달그락), Korean Cultural Centre, Delhi, are usually served in with a 3 cheop setting (in images), which includes two types of kimchi, one with napa cappage, and the other with white radish or kkakdugi. |
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| Korean meals are traditionally meant to be shared, with the the main course and the banchan at the center of the table, and individual bowls of rice and soup. While eating out, banchan are provided as service, which means that you are not required to pay for them separately, and they are also replenished during the meal if needed. The more formal the meal, the more different sorts of banchan will be present. |
Apart from the various sorts of kimchi, some other common banchan are namul (steamed, marinated, or stir-fried vegetables), bokkeum (dishes stir-fried with sauce), jorim (a dish simmered in a seasoned broth), jjim (a steamed dish) jeon (a variety of pan-fried, pancake-like dishes), and a Korean-style potato salad with apples and carrots. |
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India from a Korean's Perspectiveby Bobin Jeon, JNUI have lived in India for more than five years, and during this time, I've noticed many differences between Korea and India, in various aspects.
What has surprised me the most, is that there are many people who eat only pure vegetarian food. No matter what kind of restaurant I go to in India, including fast-food chains like McDonald's, there are both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options; unlike South Korea which has no concept of vegetarianism.
Unlike South Korea, India also has people from diverse cultural backgrounds, especially in Delhi, where I live. The religious diversity is also manifested in the fact that the festivals of various religions like Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism and Buddhism are celebrated annually. Depending on what part of India I am in, people's appearance, language, religion and culture are completely different. Unlike in a homogeneous country like Korea, there are many aspects to India. |
In India, we can meet people from various linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Other than for some exceptional cases, people in Korea almost always come from similar cultural backgrounds. In addition, in Korea, people tend to follow the prevailing fashion and lifestyle trends, but India is a country where diversity of different cultures coexists; and individuality is more pronounced. While Koreans, of course, have their own charm and cultural features, India seems to have a broader view of diversity.
I've been living here with my family for about over five years, traveling not only to Delhi, but also to other parts of the country, including Kashmir, Bangalore, Mumbai, etc. lt was very impressive that the characteristics, language, culture, and eating habits differed from one state to another. Of course, there are many linguistic and cultural barriers that I had to face while living here as a foreigner, but I think it has been a very meaningful and valuable opportunity to enjoy some experiences and opportunities that I would not have had in Korea. |
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We are back with the All India Korean Language Speech Contest. Please find the details of the event below. Hope to see many of you.
***Institute Participation Only***
* Date: 27.11.2020 (Friday)
* Time: 02:00pm to 05:00pm
* Venue: Online Speech Contest (ZOOM)
* Manuscript Deadline : 01.11.2020 (Sunday)
* Contact your Korean Language Institute or Department to take part in this
competition.
*** Personal entries by students will not be entertained.***
Participants from all over India are welcome.
For Queries: kccisejongoffice@gmail.com |
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Title: Kun-Woo Paik’s Piano Recital
-Artist: Kun-Woo Paik
-Schedule: 30th Oct 2020 (19:00~)
-Duration: 93m
-Url: https://youtu.be/RS2u3BmSzAI
-Program: A. Scriabin / 24 Preludes, Op.11
S. Rachmaninoff / Piano Sonata No.1 in d minor, Op.28
Photo credit: Park Yongbin |
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In collaboration with Korean Food Promotion Institute, and Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, KCCI is organising an All India Cooking Contest. Participants will prepare any one Korean dish of their choice by using authentic recipe or innovative fusion for the dish prepared.
- Registration Opening Date : 31st Oct, 2020.
- Registration Closing Date : 15th November, 2020.
- Submission of Videos : By 5:00 pm on 15th November 2020.
- Winner will be announced : 22nd November |
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