May 2011

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unz p7 - Ultimate Frisbee p12 - Eco Biking F p15 - DSR Festival Schedule p20 - Disc Golf p46 - Daegu Bowling League

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ff you go p29 - Subway Map O p31 - Downtown Daegu Map p33 - Kyungpook Uni. Map p34 - Suseong-gu Map

et outta’ dodge p17 - Provincial Report : Pohang G p48 - Event Calendar p57 - Event Reviews

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©2011 by Spark Media 3 4 RESTAURANT REVIEW RESTAURANT REVIEW

SeoraeGalmaegi Written by Lee Flory and photograghed by Ivan Broida The menu offers a little more variety Downtown’s Newest Korean BBQ than most barbecue restaurants in Daegu, but it is not overwhelming. The amiable staff can help you with f you’ve spent much time maegi in downtown Daegu. First hardwood floors and notice just it if you have any trouble. The prices in Daegu, or any South of all, the décor and atmosphere how nice a place it is. Despite the are more than fair. Orders which can Korean city for that matter, is far from “no frills.” You enter fact that it’s crowded and the staff feed two people range from 12,000 thenI chances are you are familiar through sliding glass doors and numbers at least 20 there is no Won to 19,000. Beers cost 3,000. Two with barbecue restaurants. They’re onto a spacious platform which cramped feeling. They’ve maxi- everywhere. While there are stands above the dining area. This mized the space so that no table is people can easily have a good sized differences between any two busi- platform actually serves a practical unpleasantly close to another,thus meal and drinks for under 30,000. It’s a nesses, those differences tend to purpose because the place gets you never get the sense that you’re good bargain at a nice place with great eating with strangers. The dining food…Can’t beat that. room isn’t huge by any stretch of the imagination and yet it it arrived at the table we knew we eating meat, but some buttery about SeoraeGalmagi: They feels wide open.The dim lighting were in for a treat. The nice por- substance which tasted like meat. have five locations in Daegu! In is relaxing as opposed to the tion of marbled pork sat glistening I initially had some reservations addition to the one downtown sometimes maddening fluorescent in its marinade. We began to grill it because there were no lettuce they also have restaurants in bulbs which illuminate so many up post haste and eagerly watched leaves among all of our sides and Kyeongbookuni, Gyemyeonguni places like this. Often, barbecue it turn brown and then just slightly condiments and I love to use (Seongseo), Duryu and Sangin. restaurants have a kind of dingy charred. Each of us doctored them to wrap each bite. However So if downtown is a little out of look and feel, and sometimes that your way, or you’ve spent enough can be part of their charm, but Two people can easily have a good sized meal and wild party nights there for one SeoraeGalmaegi is immaculate lifetime (I know the feeling) then and nicely put together. It’s just drinks for under 30,000. It’s a good bargain at a you should try to check out one of comfortable. nice place with great food…Can’t beat that. their other sites. If you choose to go to the downtown spot it’s right Even though every one of them is in the heart of things: between busy, the staff is very friendly, so our pieces with kimchi, dipping I forgot about it almost right away. KUSH and Who’s Bob. The fact be subtle, and overall there seems packed, so a big open space to if you have any questions do not sauces, onions, garlic, etc. and bit At any rate it’s not like there was a that they have multiple locations to be a standard formula followed hang out while you wait for a table hesitate to ask. My table ordered in. The pork was tender, juicy, and shortage of things on the table to in a city saturated with barbecue by all; ultra-casual, small menus, is convenient. Walk down a small boneless, marinated pork. That incredibly flavorful. Something enrich every mouthful. I may have joints is a testament to how good no frills atmosphere. That’s not flight of stairs and you are in the is pretty standard fare at any about the marinade was different been able to ask a waiter for some they are. SeoraeGalmagi is truly a a bad thing. After all, Korean center of a bustling environment. barbecue place but SeoraeGalmagi than any other I’ve had. Let me leaves, but again, once we started cut above. barbecue is delicious and fun. The large staff of employees is sets itself apart with the unbeliev- also stress just how tender it was. eating I stopped thinking about it. The simplicity of seeing choice constantly in motion. The best able quality of the dish. As soon as It was almost as though we weren’t There is even more good news 한국어 요약문 페이지 19쪽에 cuts of meat grilled over an open way to de- flame right before your eyes is scribe them always cool. Add to that the joy might be a of picking from large assortments “team.” The of vegetables and condiments to preparation enhance each bite, the incredible area in back variety that you can have within a is visible single meal…What’s not to love? through a large win- Still, after becoming somewhat ac- dow. Take customed to the standard formula a seat at a mentioned above, it was a great dark wood pleasure (and a welcome change table which of pace) to step into SeoraeGal- matches the

5 6 ULTIMATE FRISBEE ULTIMATE FRISBEE

Daegu Ultimate Frisbee goes SIGN UP Written and photographed by NOW Storm Marty Nedjelski NATIONAL VIST Daegu Republic of Korea Ultimate (ROK-U) THE Tsunami www.rokultimate.com WEBSITE Republic of Korea Ultimate (ROK-U), formerly called the Daegu Ultimate Frisbee League, has expanded too much beyond the bor- All the information about dates and locations Daegu ders of Daegu to be marketed as simply a Daegu team-based league will be listed on the actual online registration anymore! This great social rec league has gained popularity over form itself. But, for those interested and have Pollution its first 4 seasons, to the point where 12 teams, from 4 cities across read this article up to this sentence, the league the nation now will partake in the Fall 2011 season. There will be consists of 14 regular season games – includ- 7 teams in Daegu, 3 in Busan, 1 in Daejeon and 1 in Gyeongju! ing 2 out of town affairs. A one-day visit to historical Gyeongju (about a 20 minute KTX ride from Daegu) and a weekend tournament Daegu in Busan. One day on the beach. Saturday on Pollution Haeundae Beach and Sunday on a beautiful turf field.

All teams make the playoffs – meaning, if you Daegu are a beginner or an expert, you can choose to play the season how you and/or your team Lightning wants you to! You can use the 14 games as a practice setting for learning your newly-ac- quired Ultimate skills, or you can use it to build up your stats and try to break some ROK-U re- Daegu cords. Statistics are kept, and not just goals and Hurricane assists – if you go to the website, you’ll notice some extra-ordinary stats, that might make you compete a little bit harder for that extra point, if Fall 2011 League play kicks off in early September 2011 and runs that is your thing. If you don’t care about learn- Daejeon to the first week or two of November. However, with so many ing the game, or about acquiring stats, never logistics of balancing schedules, city and team play, rosters, drafts fear, the coolers will be stocked full of beer Pandemic and team clothing orders, April is when registration has opened! and the banter will be in full swing along the Limited spots are only available, but it should be noted that this sidelines. It’s a great chance to talk with some league is not for the elite Ultimate player. The league caters to all of the other foreigners in the city, meet others skill levels, all ages, and of course, all nationalities. This summer, from around the country, and mix and mingle Busan there will be an extra marketing emphasis to seeing more Koreans with some of the veterans and rookies to the Heat involved in the game. Not only is this a great league to meet new game. You might even forget you are involved friends, form relationships, get in shape, or just come out to drink in a game, as sometimes the beers can go down a beer on a weekend’s afternoon – it’s a lso a great way to practice more quickly than you’d like. your English and Korean on and off the field. Call it a sporty GyeongJu language exchange if you will. So, again, simply register yourself on the web- site, pay your league fee (60,000W) which will Godzilla Registration is easy to do: Simply go to www.rokultimate.com and cover all your games, your team jersey, your sta- click on the sidebar tab labeled “Fall League 2011 Registration” tistics, your equipment… the list goes on. Well

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worth it for over 2 months of solid fun. A great excuse to get outside, and even on some weekends, get outside the city!

If you are new to the league, you will be entered into a draft, where captains will select you based on your needs – maybe you have a friend that you want to play with… no problem, again, just mention that on your online registration form, and we’ll see what we can do for you.

Again, this league will cater to (hopefully) all your needs – or at least we will try our best to make you happy!

“Hope to see you all on the field in September!”

If you have any questions, concerns or inquiries, please look-up one of the following resources:

Website: http://www.rokultimate.com Email: [email protected] Republic of Korea Ultimate Your League Organizer is: Marty Nedjelski

9 ECO BIKING ECO BIKING ECO BIKING Daegu Bike Festival Written, translated and photographed by Mike Roy

Have you ever been sitting at a Car-Free day in September. Every stuff, though. For the chronically Daegu bus stop, watching the ride begins with signing in and lost, the process of finding the ticker and wondering why the bus picking up your raffle ticket and starting location, following the you’re waiting for doesn’t seem to ends with dozens of gifts, ranging course, and making your way back be getting any closer, when all of a from the small (helmets) to the home from the destination is an sudden a pack of shiny spandex- big (bicycles) to the just plain excellent way to learn the layout clad cyclists races by? Hundreds strange (environmentally-friendly of the city, while the chronically of men, women, and children frying pans). bored may encounter restaurants riding bikes of all different types and shops that would otherwise and sizes, from giant unicycles to The DBF represents more than have gone unknown. If thoughts low-riding, stylized tricycles, from just a chance to win some free of giant carbon footprints weigh million-won designer models to that rusty one that has been lying on its side next to KNU’s North Gate for at least three months now. What are they all doing?

Welcome to the Daegu Bike Festival. Funded by Daegu City Hall and organized by the Daegu Council for Local Agenda 21 (맑고푸른대구21추진현의회), the DBF is an opportunity for cy- clists of all shapes and sizes, ages, races, and levels of ability and ded- ication to enjoy themselves while at the same time demonstrating that Daegu is indeed a bikeable city. From humble beginnings in 2006, the DBF has grown into an event that regularly attracts hundreds of riders, and sometimes more – over one thousand people participated in last October’s event, the Daegu Bike Rally, a leisurely 25 kilometer course from Daegu World Cup Stadium to the main gate of Keimyung Univer- isty. (Actually, all the way to the cafeteria. Followed by free lunch.) Other rides last year included a scenic ride along the Nakdong River in May and a loop from downtown to Dusan intersec- tion and back to celebrate Daegu

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서 우리의 대구광역시의 모습을 배 에서 14km코스를 따라 갔으며, 4 heavy on your conscience, DBF events 대구 버스정류장에 앉아서 울 수 있을 것이다. 또한, 만성적 월의 행사의 참석자들은 시내부터 may be a chance to get started doing some 전기 간판을 바라보며 당신이 기다 으로 심심한 사람들은 알 수 없었 수성구까지 갔다 왔다. 11월까지 good. If you’re interested in bicycles, bike 리는 버스가 왜 오지 않는지 궁금 던 식당과 가게를 맞닥뜨릴지도 모 매월 행사가 있다. 자세한 날짜나 fashion, or bike-mounted gizmos, you’ll 해 할 때, 갑자기 반짝이는 스판덱 른다. 자동차가 뿜어내는 오염에 코스에 대한 정보를 찾고 싶거나 have plenty to feast your eyes on. For those 스를 입은 수백 명의 사이클리스트 대해서 많이 고민하는 사람들에게 앞으로 진행될 행사에 신청하려면, looking to meet other bicycle enthusiasts 들이 순식간에 지나가는 것을 본 는, DBF는 좋은 일을 시작할 기회 http://www.ecobike.org 에 접속 to arrange rides with, there’s no better 적이 있나요? 남녀노소 할 것 없 가 될 수도 있다. 만약에 자전거와 하면 된다. 이, 다양한 사람을이 다양한 자전 place to be. If you like to feel important, 저전거 패션, 그리고 최신 자전거 거 – 커다란 외발 자전거에서 누워 악세서리에 관심이 있다면, 구경할 DBF은 늘 무료로 진행되고 누구 you can ride at the front of the pack, right 서 타는 세발 자전거까지, 백만원 것들이 많을 것이다. 자전거를 좋 나 참여할 수 있다. 지금까지는 대 next to the police escorts. And if you’ve 을 호가하는 명품 자전거에서 경 아하는 친구를 찾는다면, 이보다 구 자전거 대행진에 대해 잘 알고 been waiting for an opportunity to parade 대 북문에 3개월 이상 망치되어 누 더 좋은 곳이 없을 것이다. 주목받 정지적으로 참여하는 외국인이 매 around in public wearing spandex, well... 워 있는 녹슨 저전거까지 – 를 타 고 싶다면 경찰 호위대 바로 옆에 우 적었다. 올해는 저전거를 같이 you aren’t alone. 고 다닌다. 신기하지요? 그들은 무 타면 되고요. 마지막으로는, 스판 타는 것을 통해서 사람들의 인식을 엇을 하고 있을까요? DBF kicked off its 2011 campaign in March with over one thousand partici- 대구 자전거 대행진 (DBF)에 온 것을 환영합니다. 대구 시청의 재 pants taking a 14-kilometer trip around 정 지원을 받아 맑고푸른대구21추 West Daegu, while the April ride brought 진협의회가 진행하는 자전거대행진 participants from downtown to Suseong- 은, 체격과 나이, 인종과 실력, 참 gu and back. Events are scheduled every 여 경혐과 상관없이 많은 사람들이 month through November – for more 즐거운 시간을 보낼 수 있다. 동시 details about dates and courses, 에 대구가 저전거로 쉽게 다닐 수 visit http://www.ecobike.org. 있는 도시임을 입중할 수 있는 좋 은 기회이다. DBF events are always free of charge and 2006년에 시작된DBF의 처음은 미 always open to one and all. So far, few 약했지만, 계속해서 많은 사람들이 foreigners have heard about or participated 참여하면서 이제는 수백 명의 사람 regularly in the festivities. This year, let’s 들이 참여하는 행사가 되었다. 작 ride together in order to raise awareness, 년 10월의 대구 자전거 랠리 (대구 while at the same time helping to make a 월드컵경기장에서 성서계대정문까 cleaner, healthier, more friendly Daegu. 지 25km코스를 편안히 따라간)에 는 천명 이상이 참여했다. (사실, 계대 안 식당까지 갔지요. 밥을 공 짜로 먹기도 했고.) 작년 행사에는 If you're interested in finding out about eco-friendly restaurants, 5월의 낙동강을 따라 간 코스와 9 shops, and events in Daegu: 월 “대구 차가 없는 날”을 경축 하기를 위한 시내에서 두산오거리 일주를 거치오는 코스가 있었다. please visit http://noksaeksari.blogspot.com 모든 행사는 접수하고 경품권을 받 는 것으로 시작되며, 수십 개의 경 품 작은 것 (헬멧)과 큰 것 (자전 find the group 녹색살이대구 거), 이상한 것도 (친환경 후라이 팬) 을 선물하는 것으로 끝난다. 덱스를 입고 잘난 척할 핑계를 찾 높이는 동시에 더 깨끗하고, 건강 는다면, 이곳으로 오세요. 당신이 하고, 사랑스러운 대구를 만들도록 Daegu Green Living on 하지만DBF는경품을 얻는 기회만 혼자가 아니다. 노력합시다. 있는 것은 아니다. 길치에게는, 출 발지를 찾고 코스를 따르고 집에 2011년 첫번째 행사에는 3월에 진 Feel free to stop by one of our monthly Eco-film nights, held 다시 돌아 가는 길을 찾는 과정에 행되었고 약 1000명이 같이 서대구 downtown at Buy the Book. 다른 친환경 식당, 가게ㅘ 행사를 더 알고 싶다면 http://noksaeksari.blogspot.com 방문하거나 페이스북에서 녹 색살이대구 / Daegu Green Living 이라는 그룹을 찾아 보는 것이 도움이 될 것이다. 매월 시내 Buy the Book에 서 상영될 친환경 영화 관람에 누구든지 환영합니다.

13 14 DONGSEONGRO FESTIVAL 2011 DSR 2011

DSR SCHEDULE Dongseongro This schedule highilghts the events we think you’ll be most interested in. Please visit the DSR website www.dsr.or.kr for more information or email us at [email protected] Festival 2011 5.19 (Thu) DSR Opening 19:00 event http://dsr.or.kr/ 5.20 (Fri) Bennigan’s 14:00 ~14:50 event {Game and coupon event} 5.20 (Fri) Opening show 17:00~17:50 @ Downtown’s Main Stage 5.20 (Fri) MOTTO EL fash- 18:00~18:50 ion show 5.20 (Fri) D-Concert 20th 20:00~21:30 Photos by Scott McLaughlin 5.21 (Sat) HITE Beer drink- 16:00~16:50 ing contest 3rd Annual 5.21 (Sat) Maldive Cool 20:00~21:30 and Sexy body DSR Scavenger hunt contest 5.22 (Sun) Scavenger Teams of 4 people will race to compete for prizes May 22 @ 2pm 14:00~18:00 (1st, 2nd, and 3rd places) earning points for completing as many hunt : teams of tasks as possible during 2 hours, using photographs and objects er...yogi 4 compete for as evidence. prizes The HUNT will Start at 2pm SHARP in front of the main stage 5.22 (Sun) Musical Gala near Burger King! You're racing for prizes sponsored by TCN, 5:00~15:50/ show Novotel, Bennigans, Gyeongsan FUN FUN Beach and Hite. 17:00~17:50 Photo by Grahm Zeiba winning! 5.22 (Sun) HITE Beer drink- FREE : Sign up 16:00~16:50 ing WIN prizes WIN prizes contest 5.22 (Sun) Donseongro Photo by Luke Roper’s team WIN prizes WIN prizes 19:00~20:00 music email: [email protected] Daegu Dongseongro Festival 2011 contest

15 PROVINCIAL REPORT : POHANG PROVINCIAL REPORT : POHANG

Tilt’s new location is also situated near several motels that offer rooms for 50,000 won or less per night. To find Bar and Grill’s New Beach Location Tilt, simple hop in a cab and ask the taxi driver to take you to “Bukbu Beach, Valentine Hotel” (북부, 바래틴호 탤). Valentine Hotel faces the beach, but it is the side of the hotel that is away from the beach that you want to go to. Once you are standing with the hotel between you and the beach, a sign saying Tilt Bar ‘n Grill should be Written by Justin “El Sub-Commandante Justino” Sowers a Hit in Pohang visible. Photos by Nadia Hugo To find Tilt, hop in a cab and ask the Tilt Bar n Grill’s move to Pohangers look forward to every The new space, with room to week. Tilt is also there for you drink, dance, and play games and taxi driver to take to “Bukbu Beach, Bukbu beach might be the greatest Valentine Hotel” (북부, 바래틴호탤) thing to happen to Pohangers and your hangover with breakfast Tilt’s proximity to Bukbu Beach since Burger King opened at the every Sunday afternoon. A Break- are making the prospect of sum- POSTECH student union. The fast Platter and stiff Bloody Mary mer in Pohang look better and bet- new location is only 300m from is sure to cure what ails you. ter. “Pohangers” love their beach the beach and out door seating. with its wide selection of grilled Not too shabby considering the clam restaurants and surreal view Inside Tilt’s ample seating includes humble beginnings of a Bar and of POSCO Steel Company’s a raised “VIP” lounge situated Grill that was first opened in a industrial park lit up in various above a beanbag hooka lounge. former Papa Rotti. Seating was colors. Many a summer night has Four large screen TVs over-look limited to only four tables in the been spent at Bukbu Beach drink- a new wooden bar that serves a old location of Tilt, or “Mini-Tilt” ing till the sun comes up. wide selection of beers and mixed as the locals lovingly refer to it. “...greatest thing to happen to Pohangers since Burger King...” drinks. Beers on Tap include Al- ley Cat and Heineken at the lowest However, prices in Pohang. The prices get somehow even better during the daily 7-9pm Pohangers happy hour. were able to squeeze On any given night patrons can dozens and try their hand at darts. Beer pong, dozens of possible Pohang’s signature sport, birthday is held every weekend. An Xbox parties, and a Nintendo Wii are hooked costume up and the owner assures us that parties, plans for a Guitar Hero tourna- welcome ment are in the works. On Sunday parties, afternoons board games and card goodbye games have become a regular parties, holi- fixture. day parties, and possibly Tilt serves bar food standards like even one Bar Mitzvah into a space Cheesy Fries and Buffalo Wings that was the same size as most everyday, but it is Burrito Wednes- English teachers apartments. days and Fish ‘n Chips Fridays that

17 KOREAN TRANSLATIONS DISC GOLF

서래갈매기 Korean summary translated by Jean Disc Golf in Korea? 여러분이 대구 혹은 대한민국 어느 도시에 든 살아보았다면 바베큐 식당을 잘 알고 있 Written by Eric Fitzsimons 을 것이다. 아주 간소하고 몇 되지 않는 메 Special thanks to Chaz Burton and Sung-bae Kim 뉴와 내부 장식이 별로 되어 있지 않다는 것 이다. 그렇지만 바비큐식당은 맛있고 또한 고기가 불 위에서 구워지는 모습을 보는 것 hat is this “disc golf” tem- 은 항상 즐겁기 때문에 그러한 것들이 별로 화하여 낯선 사람들과 함께 식사를 하고 있 스 공연과 함께 만들어졌고 발레, 재즈 동작 Wthat you speak of? I’m not porary 문제가 되지 않는다. 대구시내중심에 있는 다는 느낌은 들지 않는다. 식당의 크기는 크 들과 혼합되며 당대의 팝 음악인 마이클 잭 throwing any of my CDs around, baskets. 서래갈매기 식당은 실내장식이 예쁘게 되어 지 않지만, 넓은 느낌이 든다. 또한 약한 조 슨의 곡과도 어우러진 공연을 펼쳐보였다. am I? For those of you worried However, 있다. 슬라이드 유리문을 밀고 들어가면 식 명이 편안한 느낌을 준다. 고기를 특별한 가장 인상적이였던 공연은 12살 소녀가 다 about retaining the sound quality you have 사하는 곳보다 약간 높여진 복도가 있다. 이 소스에 재서 어느 식당보다도 부드럽고 맛 른 나이 많은 댄서들보다 더 힙을 잘 움직일 복도는 자리가 없을 때 기다리는 사람들을 있다. 서래갈매기 식당은 시내중심뿐 아니 수 있었고, 더 경험많은 댄서가 몸의 다른 of your music, I have 2 things to the op- 위해 잘 장식이 되어 있다. 계단을 따라 내 라 대구 경북대, 계명대, 두류, 상인에도 있 부위들로 정확하게 리듬을 타는 것이였다. say. First, you are a dinosaur, get tion of 다. 시내점은 KUSH와 Who's Bob 사이에 2시간의 공연동안 많은 댄서들의 컬러풀하 an mp3 player. Second, this is golf creating 있다. 서래갈매기의 메뉴는 다른 식당 보 고 아름다운 의상들고 함께 미소 가득히 에 with Frisbees, man! new 다 조금 다양하다. 가격도 적당한데, 12000 너지 넘치는 댄스들을 선보였고 그들이 진 원에서 19000원이면 두 명이 먹을 수 있 정 그 공연을 즐기고 있음이 느껴졌다. courses 다. 맥주는 3천원이며 두명이서 3만원 이하 최고의 무대와 재미를 선사해준 한국 벨리 Disc golf is a sport played with wherever 로 멋진 곳에서 맛있는 음식을 저렴하게 즐 댄스 협회(KBDA)와 서래미 밸리 아트학원 specially designed Frisbees/ there is 길 수 있다. 에 감사를 드린다. discs that are smaller than normal enough Photo by Ivan Broida 밸리 댄스 ultimate discs. Players throw to a room! © Robert Byron | Dreamstime.com © Mayonaise | Dreamstime.com Korean summary translated by Jean pole-hole basket (see photo) while (Korean Professional Disc Golf 려가면 식당의 중심부가 나오는 데, 여러 명 아주 오랜 세월 전에 중동 지역에서 시작된 avoiding trees, water-hazards and Every month, a small but dedi- Association) sanctioned tourna- 의 친절한 종업원이 배치되어 있다. 식사준 밸리 댄스라 하면 전통 중동 음악에 맞추어 sand traps in effort to card the cated group of players get together 비를 하는 곳은 커다란 창을 통해 볼 수 있 여성이 힙을 움직이는 동작이라고 생각하기 ments. The first one is in Busan 다. 바닥 재질과 잘 어울리는 나무로 된 탁 쉬운데 이번 이번 공연에서는 lowest score. Just like in regular in different parts of the country on May 28th! These larger tour- 자에 앉으면, 아무리 사람이 많아도 좁다는 새로운 스타일의 음악과 춤이 주요 밸리 댄 golf, there are different “clubs” for to play in rounds of singles and 느낌이 들지 않는다. 탁자간의 공간이 최대 naments will have actual entrance different situations. A beginning doubles. Doubles are played with fees, prizes and multiple divisions player can make due with 2 or 3 random partners in a best disc for players of different skill levels. discs, while seasoned players can format where both players on each be seen toting bags of multi- team decide which of their 2 shots Full weight golf discs are difficult colored saucers and lauding the they should play from. This gives to come by in Korea, but there benefits of throwing a Roc instead everyone the chance to play better are plenty of places to purchase of a Shark. Dude, why wouldn’t and have as much fun as pos- them online. Shipping is a bit you use a Leopard here? Can sible. Each player usually ponies expensive, so you might want you really make that shot with a up 5000 won per round to split to go in with some friends or putter? between the winners. contact members of the KPDGA Facebook group. Beginner- With no permanent courses set The monthly tournaments will be friendly discs under 170 grams are up in Korea as of yet, disc golf played in a number of locations available for purchase from the enthusiasts are forced to play with including Seoul World Cup Park, KPDGA in Seoul and can usually Jeon-ju, be shipped within a few days. Jin-gyo and Busan. Chaz Burton, the foreign emissary, Next is a great person to get a hold of month’s as he is in constant contact with tourna- the club. If you are nice to him, he ment is on might even let you use some of his April 7th many discs. in Jeon-ju. There Korean Professional are also Disc Golf Association KPDGA (KPDGA) © Granitepeaker | Dreamstime.com

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ow-to-Daegu is a new series of featured articles. We will explore 1. Open the photo that you want to give a char- 2 coal drawn look. This technique works well on photography techniques, cooking with local supplies, how to do stuff faces with an orange hue to them. around Daegu like transfer money, dealing with the ever changing im- migration laws, getting from point A to point kimchi and much more. 2. Right click on the thumbnail of your image in If you have an urge to inform others on How-to get stuff done, the bottom right corner of the screen. Select the email: [email protected]. Thanks for gett’n it done Daegu! option, Duplicate Layer. In the dialogue box, label the new layer and click OK. H 3 Jimi Cusick is back. This time with a new photoshop technique to help make those ordinary pictures, ex- Jimi Cusick traordinary! He’ll be highlighting A Charcoal Drawing Photo. You can search out his great blog full of fantastic 3. Go to the menu and select Filter->Other- photos at “Overexposed.” >High Pass. Drag the Radius slider to 5 Pixels and press OK. Overexposed http://jimicusick.wordpress.com/

4. On the bottom right of your screen, there is Hint: Labeling layers with a title a Blend Mode scroll down menu that is labeled that reminds you what Photoshop Normal at the moment. Click on the menu and tool or technique was used during select Overlay from the list each step will help organize more 5 labor intensive projects.

Before After 5. Repeat step one by duplicating the original picture again and drag the new layer to the top of the list on the bottom right of your screen.

6. Still with the newest layer highlighted, go 6 to the menu and select Image->Adjustment- >Desaturate. The new layer should turn to a black and white picture. On the bottom right of your screen, change the Blend Mode scroll from Normal to Hard Light. Your new layer should return to color.

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7. Go to the menu and select Layer->Flatten Filters like the Charcoal effect create spectacular images in only a few steps. Try using combinations of different Image. This will blend all three layers into one filters on your photos to really alter your original pictures and create something unique of your own. picture. Before After

8. Duplicate the new layer again. Label and press OK. Press CTRL+F to apply the same effect that was used earlier in the process. Once again, change the Blend Mode scroll down menu from Normal to Overlay.

9. Flatten the image again like in step 7. Go to the menu and select Image->Adjustments->Curves. Click on the diagonal line and drag it towards the top left corner as shown. This will make your im- age a little lighter. Click Ok.

10. Click on the new curves layer in the bottom right of your screen to highlight it. Press CTRL+I to darken picture.

11. Press D to change your foreground color to white.

12. Go to the menu and select Filters->Sketch- >Charcoal. Press OK.

Boom! You’re done.

23 HAGWON TO EPIK

Written by Stephanie Edlund Hagwon to EPIK Special thanks to Galen Cho and Candace LaCosse Upon graduating university in 2009, I searched for ESL jobs in South Korea. I was aware of the EPIK program and its notable reputation, but the recruitment periods were only in early Spring and mid Summer every year. I couldn’t make the Summer ses- sion deadline due to school, and I was too impatient to wait for the Spring session. Websites such as Dave’s ESL Café (http://www.esl- cafe.com) have an overabundance of job positions listed by dozens of recruiters, so frankly, finding information is easy. But how can you know which recruiting © Sebastian Czapnik | Dreamstime.com companies are legitimate when all the postings state the same things children and what I would do to and I do have fond memories of in large font and symbols? alleviate the problems. a few former students and co- teachers. A few reasons that led to I found a recruiter, who was very Back in 2009, the E-2 visa could my decision to quit mid-contract friendly and walked me through be acquired by Americans with include an incredible lack of the application process. He found a State-wide Criminal Record organization from the director me a position at a Daegu branch Check (CRC). That and my and head Korean teacher, I was of iSponge English Kindergarten statement intent of graduation teaching over 35 hours a week School, a private franchised insti- (I didn’t have a diploma yet) with virtually no breaks, I was not tution for children between the needed to be apostilled and allowed to take any sick days, and ages of 5-8. To me, this was a good mailed with my application I disliked the high expectations place to start because I wanted to my director, who then sent from the wealthy Korean mothers. to have experience with that age them to the Daegu Immigration When this happens, there are con- group. I was excited to be plagued Office. The entire visa process, sequences regarding the E-2 visa. by their cuteness, the cute random from getting fingerprinted to A) You go back to your respec- broken English that would spill getting my passport back with tive country and cannot return out of their cute mouths and I the visa sticker took less than a to South Korea to teach ESL would be the “fun-waygook-teach- month. I was so ready to have the until your current E-2 visa ex- er” to them. The official contract unforgettable experience I heard pires. B) If you quit before your appeared to be structured, stating most people have while teaching 6 month mark and find another that I had 20 teaching hours, in Korea. One mistake though; hagwon to work for, there is a lot health insurance, 3 days of sick I had no idea of the notorious of paperwork involved. Among leave, 2 weeks of holiday vacation, reputation of hagwons before- them are a personal statement and so on. A phone interview was hand. There are fair hagwons in explaining why you want to end scheduled with the then-supervi- existence but they seem like an the contract early, the current sor. It lasted for about 5 minutes, endangered species, don’t they? director’s written consent to let and she had only asked about my you leave, and some documents prior experience with children My hagwon could’ve been worse. your new director must sign. C) and if I could handle misbehaving I was paid on time every month If you quit after your 6 month

25 HAGWON TO EPIK HAGWON TO EPIK mark, it’s somewhat simpler. The revealed. Depending on if you are the original documents and ap- Guest English Teacher (GET) at Korean government’s immigra- in Korea or in your native country plication to the EPIK National my elementary school. I’m able to tion hotline (1345) is a great at the time of application, there Office in Seoul, 2 copies of every teach to students who never had resource and they can speak are 2 significant differences. Since sheet needed to be mailed as the opportunity to interact with a English very well. Because of I was in Korea, I needed a Korean well. Unlike my hagwon that native English speaker in a class- my Korean heritage, I was able to Criminal Background check. immediately purchased my flight room, or even in their lives. There apply for an F-4 visa, so I stayed in It was a very easy procedure. I ticket, EPIK refunded me with a are tons of lesson plans and games Korea for a few more months and walked in to a police office, had my 1.3 million won airfare allow- on the internet that I couldn’t use taught some private lessons before fingerprints taken, and received ance around the time of my first because my previous hagwon’s returning home for the holidays. the clearance paper within an paycheck. I was surprised that curriculum was strictly limited to hour. Also, my interview with EPIK also gave a 300,000 won textbooks. Our “English Zone” Most of my friends in Korea an EPIK national coordinator starting allowance during the is a great room for learning, with were happily a part of EPIK and was via Skype video, instead of first week of teaching. big whiteboards, Velcro boards, I decided to apply for the Spring a regular phone call. It was 20 a massive flat screen TV, English 2011 semester. Applying to EPIK minutes long and the questions I was amazed how well EPIK board games and books. EPIK’s is a more time-consuming and asked were beyond asking if I can took care of our group of over standards allow a maximum of 22 Photo by Candace LaCosse demanding process than to a hag- handle naughty children. Topics 400 during the 9 day orienta- teaching hours per week and any sounds. I feel that it is a continu- work. I have the energy to social- tion in Busan. It gave these new additional teaching hours count ous issue between foreigners and ize after work or to cook a real wander-lusting individuals an as overtime. The English level of Korean teachers, but communi- dinner at home. I definitely am opportunity to make friends my 3rd and 5th grade students cation between both groups is pleased with where I am, but I’m and learn about Korean history are much lower than my former important in order to make com- glad to have had experience with and culture. The cooks of the kindergarteners, so it is often dif- promises and work better together. a different side of teaching ESL in Bukyeong University dormitory ficult to communicate with them. Korea. I learned that sometimes served many Korean dishes for With this said, having a Korean Since I’ve been a part of EPIK, you have to subject yourself to everyone to taste. Honestly, the co-teacher in the classroom has I’ve come to enjoy the little things challenging ordeals in order to lectures were redundant because been beneficial. However, having more; like that I have my own desk gain perspective and appreciation I was already familiar with Daegu a balance of co-teaching respon- and computer for lesson planning. when things are in your favor. and what Korea has to offer, sibilities isn’t always as easy as it The sun is still out when I leave and I knew I may or may not experience the same things as the speakers did. It was best to take Start your career with EPIK. http://www.epik.go.kr/ all the advice with a grain of salt. What concerned me most was © Jonathan Ross | Dreamstime.com Required Documents Optional Documents how well I would be able to work won, but the acceptance into the brought up included why I want with a co-teacher. In the past, I Completed Application Form Copies of Teaching Certificate or Certification program is worthwhile in the end. to teach ESL in Korea specifi- taught classes of 5-10 students by (TEFL (100+ hours), TESOL (100+ hours), A personal essay and 2 letters of cally, where I thought I would be myself. When a problem arose, Teacher’s Certificate, Etc) reference are required. You’re in 5 years, and “What Would You the students needed to tell me A Copy of Bachelor’s Diploma with Apostille Proof of Full-Time Teaching Experience able to request what level you Do” classroom scenarios. themselves what the problem was Attached want to teach (elementary, middle, and I tried my best to fix it despite high, international high, adult) In September 2010, the Korean a language barrier. Being in EPIK Original Sealed Transcripts Copy of Citizenship and a Copy of Legal Residence and the top 5 cities/provinces you government changed its E-2 visa means there is another instructor Certificate (for Korean citizens only) want to be placed in; however, regulations for Americans. The with his or her own ideas and ide- A National Level Criminal Record Check with Proof of English Education (for Korean citizens placement is not guaranteed, State CRC was replaced by the ology to consider and incorporate Apostille Attached (ex. FBI bg check) only) because applications are on a Federal Criminal Record Check. in the classroom. “first come, first serve” basis. If The process to get that alone Two Letters of Recommendation from you’re in a metropolitan city, you’ll can take up to 3 months, or so Everyone’s school situation is Academic/Professional Sources know that much at the least, but if the FBI operator told me when not quite the same. Assigning 2 Copy of Passport Photo Page you’re in a province, that’s it, until I called. Mine took 5 weeks to EPIK teachers to a public school the last day of orientation when receive in the mail, and another is a recent development and I’m Korean Criminal Record Check (only applicants specific placement information is few days to apostille. Along with fortunate to be the new, second applying from within Korea)

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33 34 TRAVEL - TRANS SIBERIAN RAILROAD PT 2 TRAVEL - TRANS SIBERIAN RAILROAD PT 2 Trans-Siberian travel Stamp that! Mongolia : Part 2 report Written and photographed by Edward Pye Dear reader, a Traveler’s tale here’s a point traveling reminder that we are still in Part of the adventure is coming to Korea. The other part is leaving Korea and across China, where China with people pushing exploring the many gems Asia has to offer. To celebrate the beginning of the the arching cliff forma- others out of the way to get tions,T lush mountain ranges and passports stamped or snap Daegu Compass, Edward Pye reports on his experience aboard the Trans-Siberian sprawling Shaolin-style lakes up the last items of food disappear completely. But rather from the sparsely stocked railroad. This is the SECOND part of a three part series that will highlight his than being distraught at the loss snack shop. But going adventures and provides helpful hints if you ever decide to take the journey of this epic natural beauty, you outside, you suddenly are lulled into a sense of almost realize that you are heading yourself. Спасибо (thank you in Russian) Eddie from the Daegu Compass. dream-like surrealism as they are into Mongolia. It grabs you replaced by unending waves of with one distinct thing – rolling green hillside. There are immense silence. The air Share your adventures with the Daegu Compass. no trees or bushes – just perfectly is crisp and sharp and the green carpet-like knolls. These are moon pierces the darkness Email : [email protected] Best, the Steppes and it’s at this point without neon lights to dim The Daegu Compass team that you know you have reached its glow. It is something you Mongolia. can only really experience when you are deep into a Of course, if you are traveling on vastly empty country. the Trans-Siberian railway as my girlfriend and I have been doing 6 hours later, our train rolls for the past two weeks, then there back around with a new set is first the matter of bidding fare- of wheels and we are ready well to China... to travel the extra 12 hours to get to Mongolia’s capital After leaving Beijing 2 days earlier, – Ulaan Baatar. we arrive at the ‘middle of no- where’ border crossing called Er- We arrive the next day lien at 9pm at night. It is supposed and again the contrasts are immediately set us up on an 8 day to be a 2 hour stopover to check evident. Compared to the hustle tour which is the only way to see passports and change the wheels of Beijing, Ulaan Baatar seems to the country – Mongolia is over 1 on the train (or bogies for the be practically standing still. There and a half million square kilome- horologists out there.) Apparently is a dash of modern development ters and there are no roads beyond China and Mongolia have 2 dif- but generally the city kind of 70km of the capital. Unless you’re ferent types of train tracks which resembles a pumped up frontier willing to use goats and rocks as seems odd but it’s not the first or cowboy town weaved in with the landmarks for directions, then last striking contrast between the ruins of a decimated Buddhist doing a tour without a guide is not 2 countries. culture. recommended.

While our train disappears to get Despite the progressive state of The next morning we are loaded its make-over we go inside the the city, our hostel, The Golden into a Russia econo-van (the only customs office to get our visas Gobi, is very modern and funky vehicles that can handle the rough checked. The office is a stark and the owners are superb. They terrain) with our guide Khish-

36 TRAVEL - TRANS SIBERIAN RAILROAD PT 2 TRAVEL - TRANS SIBERIAN RAILROAD PT 2 gee (pronounced Heeshga) her and sheep ankle-bone flicking. ridden a horse before but it must brother (the driver) and 4 Swiss be better than hiking. After some girls who immediately pronounce The festival is flush with color and initial difficulty, due to a stubborn me the hen amongst the chickens. excitement, children as young as 4 horse that liked to chase dogs, I At this point we didn’t know about years old take place in 50km cross get the hang of giving instructions Mongolia’s lack of roads, but 2 country horse races; while massive and can thoroughly say that one hours into the journey it became Mongolian men push and sweat of the most thrilling experiences very apparent. At first we thought onto each other then do a bird-like of my life was getting that horse our driver had taken a back-road dance to celebrate their victory. up to galloping speed across the and gotten lost, but we soon real- Over at the sheep bone flicking, Steppes. If I could offer one piece ized that everywhere is back-roads. old men dressed in their countries of information though, it would In Mongolia you make your own army uniform position themselves be do not wear jeans with a seam road and you might have to drive to knock over targets and cackle in unless you want rawhide. My girl- through a herd of goats or horses approval when someone knocks friend would also like to stress the to do it. one down. We eat Khuushuur importance of a sports bra. (deep fried meat dumplings) After about 4 hours we reach our and goat cheese and drink Airag After that, we were back in the van first base – a Ger camp on the (fermented mare’s milk) which for more tourist activities such fringe of the Gobi desert. A Ger is every bit as disgusting as it as river-driving, Buddhist temple is a large portable tent in which al- sounds. and water-fall visiting, rock-scape Travel Tips most 40% of Mongolia’s nomadic climbing and natural thermal area population live in as they travel The next few days see us swapping bathing, but for me Mongolia had * Make sure you check all the applicable visa requirements – getting into these countries can be a nightmare, around herding different varieties our van for sneakers as we hike for already sold me on its incredible so it’s better to be fully prepared and organized. of animals. At the camp, we milk two days to reach one of Mongo- culture. Living in Gers and taking * Book ahead for hostels as they are very busy depending on the time of year. some goats and then take an lia’s seven famous lakes. Not being just a few days in the life of a * Take the right clothing. I wouldn’t recommend taking anything you want to keep. uncomfortable and groin crush- a huge hiking fan, hiking for 16 Mongolian completely blew my ingly fast camel ride into the Gobi hours is not my favorite part of the mind. If I could describe it in one desert. Going to sleep on the floor tour but seeing the countryside way, I would say it is like stepping of the Ger is bizarrely comforting along the way is rewarding. On into a time machine and traveling compared to the travel we have night 2 of the hike we stay in an- back around 130 years to cowboy undertaken today. other Ger where the owners show times. It has such a frontier feel to us how to milk Yaks and feed us it which was fully complete with As our tour is only 8 days, we are vodka made from that same milk – the resourcefulness, adventure on the road again early the next much better than the Airag. and open spirit that Mongolians day to go to a small settlement to must feel all the time. watch the Naadam festival which On the final day of the hike we celebrates Mongolia’s main sports learn that we will be horse-riding – wrestling, horse-riding, archery back the last 70 kms. I have never

37 SAMSUNG LIONS BASEBALL MAY SCHEDULE

Baseball season has finally arrived. The Samsung Lions take to the field again to follow up on their impressive season last year. Home games are always fun and usually packed. Get their early, especially if you have a large group of people. Get in the mix and stand behind the Lions dugout. No one sits for the whole game. There are drums, beer, chicken, face paint, cheerleaders and oh yeah, May 2011 baseball. Gooooo Lions! Home Game Schedule

Directions in a taxi : “Shi Min oondong jjang ga ju say yo.” (or just say, “Samsung Lions,” and act like 5/1 vs 한화 (17:00) Sun your swinging a bat. It’ll work, 100% of the time. 5/6 vs LG (18:30) Fri

5/7 vs LG (17:00) Sat 5/8 vs LG (17:00) Sun

5/10 vs SK (17:00) Tues

5/11 vs SK (18:30) Wed

5/12 vs SK (18:30) Thur

5/17 vs 넥센 (18:30) Tues

5/18 vs 넥센 (18:30) Wed 5/19 vs 넥센 (18:30) Thur

5/20 vs 두산 (18:30) Fri

5/21 vs 두산 (17:00) Sat

5/22 vs 두산 (18:30) Sun

Photos and schedule 5/27 vs SK (18:30) Fri courtesy of Samsung Lions. 5/28 vs SK (17:00) Sat

5/29 vs SK (17:00) Sun

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Press release and photos courtesy of the IAAF World built in walking distance from the TIC (Technology Information The organization committee is Championship Daegu committee Press release translated by Baek San main arena. The warm-up gym Center,) registration office, health doing their best to raise the status also has a track composed of the clinic, and many other convenient of Daegu city in Korea, and they same material as the main track, service areas. Also, each room will are committing themselves from and there will be a temporary be equipped with a computer and the standpoint of the visitors. 2011 Daegu Stadium: a sensational stage electronic display screen to notify a TV with internet connection Thus, this August event will be the game stats, schedules and and other top-of-the-line services undeniably successful. In order Daegu Stadium has been recog- screen and the sub-screens now due to these changes. Also, the information to the athletes who will be provided. Also, for the to continue public interest for nized to be an attraction for tour- have 50% larger size viewing sound system has been dramati- are preparing. The preparatory convenience of the athletes and track and field sport seven after ists since the Korea-Japan World areas and increased hi-definition cally improved by replacing the gym (for Throwing Events) will be the 2011 IAAF World Champi- Cup Event. Many people are capability. audio mixers and amps, and rein- comprised of the areas each spe- onships Daegu, the 육상진흥센터 visiting Daegu Stadium for various forcing the speakers; plus other cialized for Shot Put, Discus and (Jin-Heung Track & Field Center) physical and leisure activities as The lighting installation has also adjustments have been made to Javelin Throw as well as changing is being constructed on the west well as a scenic driving course been upgraded with more lighting, the point where it would be enjoy- rooms, massage rooms, waiting side of Daegu Stadium. 육상진흥 for the public. Daegu Stadium, and the lamps and light bulbs have able to listen to classical music in rooms, and other amenities. This 센터 is built in the scale of 21,577 which receives a lot of the spectators’ seats. gym is planned to be completed square meters with 4 floors above attention, is prepar- by this July. Of course, the most ground which will include an ing for the The IAAF A notable change important thing is the amenities indoor track & field arena, a track World Championships which was completed for the athletes. If these athletes, & field academy, and other aux- Daegu 2011 with last December is who are visiting from all over the iliary facilities. The indoor track upgraded equipment that the track surface world, are able to maintain their & field stadium will have 6 lanes and facilities. . which was formally best condition, it is only then that of 200m and 60m tracks, Long & covered with polyure- they can strive to achieve better High Jump and Pole Vault as well Daegu Stadium is thane rubber was re- performances and break records. as Shot Put equipment, and it will the main multi-arena placed by the “Mondo In order to supply for the shortage have the capacity for 5,000 specta- for the 2011 IAAF Track” in accordance of room and board, the organiza- tors. The Track & Field Academy World Champion- with the “International tion committee is constructing a will have 50 athlete dormitory ships Daegu and has Association of Athlet- state-of-the-art 512 family-capac- rooms (able to house 100 people) the capacity to hold ics Federations” rec- ity Athletes’ Village. The quarters and 5 lecture halls. Other facilities 66,000 spectators. ommendations. The are located on the riverside of 금 include a training gym, sports/ Daegu Stadium hosted the “2002 been replaced so the spectators “Mondo Track” has the nickname 호강, 7 minutes away from the science center, media rooms, Korea-Japan World Cup” as well as can watch the game anytime as if of “The Record Maker” because it main stadium, and it will provide etc. Actually, the 육상진흥센터 is the “2003 Summer Universiade.” they are watching in daylight. The has the good “rebound resilience” the best accommodations and considering the possibility for a Since then, it has upgraded its TV audiences can also experi- suitable for athletes to improve amenities for 3,500 athletes and managers visiting Korea, there will transition from the 2011 IAAF sound system and restructured its ence more realistic views of the their records. Also, its color is managers visiting Daegu. be a fitness club, postal and bank- World Championships to organiz- facilities to prepare for this event game due to these changes. The blue, which is known to increase ing services, karaoke and various ing and developing the “World for the global stars of track and lighting installation has also been focus for the runners, create a cool Currently, the Athletes’ Vil- convenience stores and rest areas. Indoor Track & Field Games,” a field. upgraded with more lighting, and atmosphere of the stadium, and lage is 99% completed, and the The Athlete’s Village will be avail- continuous event which would be the lamps and light bulbs have decrease strains on the eyes for the organization committee will take able in the housing market for the hosted in Daegu. Other than this, The JumboTron (main display been replaced so the spectators TV audiences. over the building in May, and local citizens after the 2011 IAAF this center is planned to be used screen) has been replaced with the can watch the game anytime as if furnish the rooms with appliances World Championships Daegu as as a multicultural venue hosting newest model, with the ability to they are watching in daylight. The Also, the warm-up gym and the and furniture. It is scheduled to a valuable reminder of this global various track & field champion- split up to 6 different sections on TV audiences can also experience preparatory gym specialized for officially open on August 20th. event. ships, basketball games, and other the screen. Both the main display more realistic views of the game the ‘Throwing Events’ have been The Athletes’ Village includes cultural and artistic events.

41 42 SEOULVIBES MUSIC REVIEW SEOULVIBES MUSIC REVIEW

Written by SeoulVibes Photos courtesy of SeoulVibes Special thanks to Groove Korea Who is your favorite DJ/Producer? “An audiophile who plays the crowd like no At the moment it’s a toss between two different producers. Recently, I have really been enjoying the production other and his pool sets have become legendary.” of Gramophonedzie. His productions have an air of nostalgia, cheekiness and history to them. He incorporates a variety of genres and old samples and fuses it into a tasty concoction. The other many will recognize in some of We wrote these words about Matthew Clement some time ago and my sets is Joey Youngman aka Wolfgang Gartner. He has really been one my favorite producers over the years. he continues to exceed our expectations. Clement aka DJ 4Play has His sound epitomizes what Electro House should be. He has very distinct , phat, charging bass lines that force been an integral part of the scene for years. 4play enhances and stimu- you to bounce uncontrollably . lates any club he enters and his positive outlook and vibe whether he is supporting a night or headlining one is a lesson for us all. What is the most hilarious thing you have seen behind the decks? While playing at the Boryoung Mud Festival there were torrential rains and a high tide. Eight people were hold- ing down the tent to stop the water from getting as thousands danced amidst it all. In retrospect, I realized that I almost got electrocuted playing electro. Why did you choose the handle 4Play? A close friend of mine helped me select the name. Seeing that at the time I was more of a warm up DJ, 4play Do you think technology has helped or hindered your performances? seemed appropriate. It was my role to get the crowds in the mood. Being a warm up DJ really prepared and I am really not ready to make the switch to digital DJing. I still enjoy looking in my CD book for a track. I think taught me how to read a crowd. You wanna keep the room on their feet, surprise them, keep it interesting. I still nothing is more boring than watching a DJ stare into his laptop, playing with his mouse and clicking the sync abide by that philosophy. button. Recently there has been some headway in digital interfaces, but I am not sold yet. I am sure in the future I will make the switch as the technology evolves and find a system that suits my style. What changes have you witnessed since arriving in Korea? I arrived in Korea in 2002. Then, Hongdae was the place to go. Club Night was in its infancy. Two clubs that What advice do you have for aspiring DJs? really stood out were Matmata and Myungwolgwon. These very intimate venues were the kind of places you First, take every opportunity to play with DJs from various genres or those who have more experience. They could approach anyone, dance anywhere, and do anything. There was a real community feeling back then. Seoul will push you, challenge you, criticize you, but in the end, it will only make you a better. Second, Every DJ must only received an international act once or twice a month. These were events! Then the era of the super club consider three things: The Crowd, The Club Management, and Yourself. Hopefully, all three are happy. Finally, arrived and international acts became the rule not the exception. Presently we are witnessing a renaissance in scope the entire club and see what the people there are doing. Are they dancing, lounging or leaving? Focus on Itaewon with clubs such as B1, Function, LUV, and Venue. After-hours seems to be the trend now so it should be the club not the crowd in front of you. interesting to see what happens in the future. What can we expect from DJ 4Play in the future? How would you define your sound? Find me at B1 or my other residency at Club Ellui. You can also tune in to “In da Club” every Friday from 9:00- A groovy funky blend of Big Room, Tech and Electro House is what I spin. I think if you listen carefully to my 10:00 PM on TBS eFM 101.3. That is the future for now. sets you are bound to find some disco elements and old school samples also. www.samurai.fm/seoulvibes What is a track that always works for you? Contact Urban Events for all your electronic Sorry, I can’t tell you that. It’s a secret. music needs. : [email protected] www.myspace.com/seoulvibes www.soundcloud.com/seoulvibes

43 44 DAEGU BOWLING LEAGUE DAEGU BOWLING LEAGUE

You probably aren’t as passive aggressive as the Dude’s bowl- ing partner, Walter Sobcheck (played by John Goodman) in the Coen brother’s cult class, “The Big Lebowski.” But you probably have experienced the cathartic and high energy release of hitting the pocket and striking down all ten pins in a bowling alley. There DAEGU BOWLING LEAGUE is something addictive about it, something kinetic.. as I’m sure NEW MEMBERS WELCOME any league bowler will tell you, Written and photographed by Edward Pye especially those rolling mixers in the Daegu bowling league at the moment.

Bowling is a popular past time However, with the often changing league involves 4 teams of 4 bat- in Korea and with Korean lanes nature of personnel in Korea the tling it out against each other in around a quarter of the price of league ground to a halt; and so it an ‘all-on-all’ format. To counter western lanes (and numerous in was for several years... different levels of bowling ability, Daegu) there has always been a the league also has a tier system

© Mircea Bezergheanu | Dreamstime.com “F%^& it Dude, let’s go bowling...” Walter Sobcheck, The Big Lebowski. big demand for league action. But in 2011, the league has made where bowlers ranked into differ- a long awaited return with new ent levels also bowl against each The previous Daegu league ran teams, new players and an exciting other, so you can win with your for four seasons up until 2006 new format. It has moved from team, but also as an individual and threw up many quality teams Seongseo to Siji but the enthusi- against others of similar ability. such as “Scars and Stripes” and the asm from all areas of Daegu has This has added another interesting “Turbo Stallions” all competing stayed strong. dynamic to each week’s bowling for the coveted Daegu head- with the tier competitions being pin and personal high scores. Now into its 6th week of 10, the very closely contested.

With the successful return of the Daegu bowling league, there will undoubtedly be interest in future leagues with more teams and more fun. The teams are closed for this league but casual bowlers are free to come along to the Siji bowling lanes and watch or bowl a ball or two. For more information get onto facebook and search “Daegu bowling league” but be warned – bowling can be addictive – just ask the Dude or Walter Sobcheck. Daegu bowling league

46 하나로투어 법인등록번호 : 504-81-69311 EVENT CALENDAR DAEGU Hanaro Tour Company and the Daegu Compass present MUDFEST MADNESS 2011 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

National Geographic 6 7 Exhibit ends May 29 @ Daegu Museum World DJ May 2011 Festival @ Yangpyeong This is an overview of our May events. For more information Oriental medicine culture festival on events in our calendar, check out the next two pages or @ Yangnyeongsi in Daegu

email : [email protected]. Please email us your Comic Martial Arts Performance event information by May 15th for our June 2011 issue. JUMP @ Daegu Opera House 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

Mischa Paul Potts’ & Maisky Kevin Kern in Family Con- Korea Tour cert (cello) @ Keimyung jULY 16-17 OPENING DAY Art Center EARLY BIRD @ Suseong Artpia 2 great pensions SIGN UP 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 1 night 2 days : close to the action DISCOUNT! Tuesday Daegu Theatre Troupe Morning Presents: A Spring Fling 24hr The- Concert atre Challenge @ Buy the book cafe picnic tables & grills availabe : we’ll provide the fuel (Seoul solist cello Dongseongno Festival @ ensemble) Downtown Daegu free mudfest special brew & food to get the party started @ Suseong Artpia a legendary house party w/live djs 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Yeong Ju Daegu Maroon 5 @ Olympic Stadium Yuri Bashmet So Baek San Multicultral in Seoul / KBS Hall in Busan Moscow (mountain) email : [email protected] to sign up Festival Soloists En- festival @ @ Gukchae semble (Viola Yeong Ju Bosang park Virtuoso) @ Suseong SEARCH : DAEGU MUDFEST MADNESS 2011 DAEGU EVENTS & TOURS DSF and Scav- Whale watch- Artpia enger Hunt ing in Ulsan All photos courtesy of Shawn Perez : check out more great photos @ http://www.flickr.com/stinkiepinkie_infinity/ : full feature coming soon! 29 30 31 Yeong Ju So Baek San (mountain) festival @ Yeong Ju

Whale watch- ing in Ulsan

48 EVENT CALENDAR EVENT CALENDAR

Event Calendar May 1 - 16 May 17 - 31 Event Calendar

Tue-Sat Time: 9:00am-5:00pm Tue Time: 11:00am Ticket price: Free 5.17 5.3~5.7 Ticket price: R 20,000w Place: Entire area of Tuesday Oriental Place: Suseong Artpia Yangnyeongsi Morning Con- medicine Ticket information: Ticket information: cert (Seoul culture 053-668-1800 053-253-4729 soloist cello festival https://utour.daegu.go.kr http://www.ssartpia.or.kr/ © Lcc54613 | Dreamstime.com ensemble)

Wed-Thu Fri-Sat Time: 9pm (Show) Time: 9:00am-5:00pm 5.20~5.21 5.1~5.29 Ticket price: R 5,000w Ticket price: 10,000w The Daegu Place: Buy the book cafe Theatre Troupe National Place: Daegu National Ticket information: Presents: Geographic Museum [email protected] A Spring Fling Exhibit Ticket information: 24 Hour Theatre 053-768-6051 Challange

Thu-Sun Time: Thu & Sat 3:00pm, Daegu’s biggest down- Fri-Sun 7:00pm / Fri 7:30pm 5.5~5.7 Ticket price: VIP 70,000w / R town festival. A free 5.20~5.22 60,000w / S 50,000w festival with bands, events Comic Martial Daegu / A 40,000w / B 30,000w and scavenger hunt. Sign Downtown’s Arts Perfor- Place: Daegu Opera House up for the scavenger hunt mance JUMP Ticket information: Dongseongno 1566-1360 on Sunday to win prizes: Festival http://daeguoperahouse.org [email protected]

Thu Experience Daegu’s Mul- Sun Time: 7:30pm ticultural “Together day” 5.22 5.12 Ticket price: 10,000w festival. Lots of activities Mischa Place: Suseong Artpia and programs about mul- Daegu Maisky Ticket information: ticutural living in Daegu. Multicultural 053-668-1800 It’s a FREE festival of Festival Family http://www.ssartpia.or.kr/ Concert course, so its worth it. [email protected]

Sat Time: 7:30pm Fri Time: 3:00pm, 7:30pm Ticket price: VIP 70,000w 5.14 Ticket price: VIP 132,000w /R 50,000w/S 30,000w 5.27 Paul Potts’ & / R 110,000w / S 99,000w / A Place: Suseong Artpia Yuri Bashmet Kevin Kern in 88,000w / B 66,000w Moscow Soloists Place: Keimyung Art Center Ticket information: Korea Tour Ensemble (Viola Ticket information: 053-668-1800 Virtuoso) 1566-9621 http://www.ssartpia.or.kr/ http://kmuartcenter.kr

49 50 RESTAURANT GUIDE RESTAURANT GUIDE Compass Connoisseur Compass Connoisseur a guide to the best bars & restaurants around town a guide to the best bars & restaurants around town

The Daegu Compass hopes to help you with your Photo by Jimi Cusick dining choices. Daegu is a big city with many hidden gems tucked away in the different Gu’s of Daegu. These are just a few of the Compass Connoisseur’s fa- vorite restaurants to eat at. If you found a golden nug- get and would like to share it with everyone in Daegu, let us know. We will be expanding in our June issue. Please email us at: [email protected]. Downtown We hope to hear from you! Photo courtesy of Holy Grill Traveler’s Bar & Grill - http://www.travelersbar.com Western Voted #1 best burgers by 10magazine. Sporting the monster JC Downtown burger, I know one guy who finished it, Jeff B : rockstar! A fabulous interior, friendly wait staff and great beer selection by BIG ROCK. The Holy Grill & The Holy Grill Sports Lounge This place gets rocked on the weekend, so get there early. Daegu is far from Mexico. Good thing the Holy Grill is here. The Western Check out the Compass map on page 32 for directions. best place to get tex-mex in Daegu. Call to make reservations, Photo courtesy of Holy Grill the Grill gets packed on the weekends. Check out the Compass Photo courtesy of Traveler’s Bar and Grill Business Hours: map on page 32 for directions. It’s near Samduk So Bang Seo. 4F Restaurant - (breakfast served everyday) Boss level - Holy Grill just opened up a new take-out burger and Weekdays - 5pm - CL : Weekends - 12pm - CL (food stops @12am) sandwich shop in Sang-in. Call for delivery! Contact: Downtown - 010.4591.4869 or Traveler’s Bar & Grill Business Hours: 2F Restaurant - (breakfast served all day Sat. & Sun.) Tues to Fri - 4pm to 11pm : Sat - 2pm to 11pm : Sun - 2pm to 10pm Greeks Kebab and Tacos 3F Sports Lounge Take-out Looking for that late night snack? Come to Greeks. Fri - 7pm to 2am : Sat - 4pm to 2am : Sun -11am -11pm Greeks makes all its ingredients from scratch. Homemade hum- Contact: mus, BBQ sauce, hot sauce and tazaki sauce help make this take- Downtown - 053.423.4048 or The Holy Grill & The Holy Grill Sports Lounge out style restaurant a must go to on the weekend. Friendly staff, Sang-in - 053.633.6665 most of the time, Greeks willl satisfy your late night hunger. Check out the Compass map on page 32 for directions. Photo courtesy of Greeks Photo SeoraeGalmaegi - http://www.seoraester.co.kr Business Hours: A new Korean BBQ dining experience. Located conveniently be- Korean BBQ 1F Restaurant tween Thursday Party and KUSH bar. A great way to start out the Photo by Lee Flory Fri & Sat only : 5pm-4am evening. Great service, fresh interior and excellent food make Contact: this a Compass Connoisseur favorite! Check out the Compass map on page 32 for directions. Downtown - 053.255.4733 or Greeks Korea : Kebab and Drinks

Business Hours: 1F Restaurant Everyday 4pm - 4am Contact: Suseong-gu, Kyungpook Uni. Area, Sang-in, Downtown - 053.255.8970 Keimyeong, Siji, Jisan and more areas coming soon~ Email us your favorite restaurants and we’ll add them to the guide : [email protected] Email us your favorite restaurants and we’ll add them to the guide : [email protected]

51 52 HOTEL GUIDE HOTEL GUIDE

Suseong Gu Area Hotels HOTEL GUIDE 10 min from Dongdaegu station

Daegu Grand Hotel Room rates start at Add : 대구광역시 수성구 범어1동 563-1번지 240,000won Welcome to the Daegu Compass hotel information guide. We will also be adding a Tel : 053-742-0001 guide about motels soon. Daegu is very spread out, and not all the hotels will be con- Website : http://www.taegugrand.co.kr One of the top venient for you. We hope our hotel guide will help you with making your decision on hotels in Daegu where to rest your weary bones for the night. Map will be ready for our June issue. Email : [email protected] Downtown Area Hotels Near the nightlife Hotel Inter-burgo Room rates start at Add : 대구 수성구 만촌동 300번지 330,000won Tel : 053-6027-171, 173 Novotel Daegu City Center Room rates start at Website : http://hotel.inter-burgo.com Daegu Casino Add : 대구광역시 중구 문화동 11-1번지 150,000won Email : [email protected] just opened Tel : 053-664-1115 Website : http://www.novoteldaegu.com Fantastic all you can Email : [email protected] eat buffet! Hotel New Young Nam Currently under Add : 대구광역시 수성구 두산동 888-2번지 renovation Tel : 053-752-1001 but placed here for Eldis Regent Hotel Room rates start at Website : no their great Add : 대구광역시 중구 동산동 360번지 100,000won Email : [email protected] 2FL MICRO-BREWERY Tel : 053-253-7711 Website : http://www.eldishotel.com/ Close to Hyundai Email : [email protected] and Dongha Shopping Hotel Ariana Room rates start at Add : 대구광역시 수성구 두산동 200-1번지 110,000won Nam Gu Area Hotels Tel : 053-765-7776 Coming again soon, Near Camp Walker Website : http://www.ariana.co.kr Ariana Brau (buffet and Email : [email protected] micro-brewery) Hotel the Palace Room rates start at Add : 대구광역시 남구 봉덕3동 688-1번지 99,000won Tel : 053-471-9911 Dong Gu Area Hotels Across from Dongdaegu station Website : http://www.hotelthepalace.co.kr/ Near Camp Walker Close to Express Bus Station Email : no - online reservation system Clean and Friendly Hotel J’s Room rates start at Add : 대구광역시 동구 신천4동 326-1번지 160,000won Tel : 053-756-6601~10 Prince Hotel Room rates start at Website : http://hotel-js.com/ Walking distance to Add : 대구광역시 남구 대명2동 1824-2번지 105,000won Email : http://hotel-js.com/ KTX & Express Bus Tel : 053-628-1001 Website : http://www.princehotel.co.kr/ Western and Korean Email : [email protected] rooms available

53 54 BUDDHA’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION BUDDHA’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

respect and consideration, whether calm and Siddhartha Gautama aka. THE BUDDHA you are steeped in another religious relaxed. They tradition, or have no religions tradi- were making Written by Eric Gayle tion at all. candles, lo- tus lanterns, that I even became fa- Nepal. Born to a king, his child- This article comes at the time of and giving miliar with the beauty hood was quite luxurious and he a great celebration in East Asia: out rice cake. of Buddhism. had most anything a person could Buddha’s birthday. In Korea, this The monks

“dream” of. Though he had great Paprzycki | Dreamstime.com© Ralph day is called 석가탄신일 (Seokga are beautiful, With just a little more wealth, looks, and a magnetic per- tansinil), meaning “the day of Bud- wonderful © Maxim Tupikov | Dreamstime.com © Maxim Tupikov than an interest, I sonality, he became disenchanted dha’s birthday or 부처님 오신 날 people, not ventured to a temple with material things. He slipped (Bucheonim o sin nal), meaning looking to in KyeRyong with off into the forest, shaved his head, “the day when Buddha arrived.” convert, but a small group from and searched for enlightenment. The roads will be lined with Lotus simply to Daegu for a one night He emerged six years later, not to lanterns and temples will be flooded love and to temple stay. One night commence a new religion, but to with both Buddhists and non-Bud- awaken, as is hardly enough time introduce a philosophy, a way of dhists alike. Buddhists to discover much, but living that would awaken an indi- a national holiday, so everybody are more concerned with inner it was quite ‘enlighten- vidual from the trance of life, and should have the day off. You don’t My encouragement is to visit the reflection, creating personal peace, ing,’ if you will. So, for bring that one to the same state of have to be Buddhist to celebrate the temples (most will even offer a free and thus ultimately emitting peace those of you (includ- enlightenment he had realized. And, Buddha’s birthday. Events and fes- lunch!) without fear or hesitation. throughout the world. ing myself) from the that, he did. tivals will be held all around Daegu Last year, I visited a few temples on West, who might not and Korea as a whole. Take time. this day. The children were laughing This year, Buddha’s birthday will have gotten too much Buddhism falls under the tradition- and playing and their parents were be celebrated Tuesday, May 10. It’s of an introduction to al definition of religion. Its followers Buddhism, let me say are committed and devoted to a par- a few words. But, I’ll ticular “faith” and observance and it be the first to admit has become an institutionalized sys- that I’m probably the tem. But, when one looks closely, least qualified of all they’ll find that Buddhism is more to speak of this great of a philosophy than a religion. Reli- tradition. gions are often evangelical to some can’t help but to be fascinated degree, telling you why you must be and enamored with Buddhism. “The World’s Religions,” written by a part of them, or how you will suf- The array of colors in the Huston Smith, a classic introduc- fer great eternal consequences. Bud- temples,I the smells, the sounds, and tion to religions states, “Buddhism dhism doesn’t attempt to convert or the utter devotion of her followers begins with a man.” Not someone evangelize anyone into the practice. have all called for me to stop, listen, who claimed to be God, or neces- They merely say that if one wants to smell, and ask what it is that has sarily proclaimed supernatural awaken to a higher consciousness made Buddhism what it is for so powers to himself; but simply a and understand things that are of many centuries. man who claimed to be awake. Both a higher significance, this is a way. Jesus and the Buddha had people Not THE way, but A way. Being from the west, and a former asking them not who, but what they Christian preacher, I didn’t take were. Of the Buddha they asked if Time and space deter me from much time to examine Buddhism. he was a god, an angel, or a saint, being able to discuss further Bud- Buddhism was considered a false all to which he simply replied, “No. dhism’s Four Noble Truths, and religion for which there was no I am awake.” Thus, Buddha simply the Eightfold Path. But, certainly hope for escape from Hell. To even means the “Enlightened One” or a philosophy that has existed for be interested in it was considered “Awakened One.” literally over two and a half millen- heresy. So, it wasn’t until I got to Siddhartha Gautama was born nia, and has born millions upon Korea and traveled to Donghwasa around B.C. 563 in what is now millions of dedicatees, merits some Allforskin Big Stage 4th FL of Bennigans BL 55 DAEGU COMPASS EVENT REVIEWS DAEGU COMPASS EVENT REVIEWS

ing a moist 70-75% humidity and perfect for the crash of mammoth tion, it is a recommended must to a cool 13-15 degrees centigrade all sized beasts. The open bottle policy keep the uninformed excited. Belly year round, the tunnel is perfect for that is prevalent throughout Korea making the nectar of the gods. meant that you could even bring What really made the day was the your own alcohol. The stadium festive air around the outside of the Dancing Descending upon the romantic was awash with dignitaries more stadium. Korea, generally full of and eerily beautiful setting 80 than willing to shake a friendly, if surprises for the average foreigner, foreigners generally ran amuck. inebriated hand. Lee Jung Guen was providing fully cut diamonds with KBDA The tunnel situated at --경북 청도 the local governor was particularly at the festival and even robotic 군 화양읍 송금리 252-2 provides fun and has my vote and com- bullfighting. Written and photographed by Ivan Broida for a modest 3000won, a delightful plete confidence, not that I know The belly dance, which started ster' finding its way into one of the improved it definitely would have tasting session that offers you a anything about him. Nor, and I'm The day out was truly an adven- many years ago and has its roots in routines. been the editing of the perfor- generous drop of their best wine, pretty confident about this, am I ture, with groups of happy people the Middle East, has found its way mances. It would have been much a dry white that holds hints of entitled to vote. dotted around the stadium enjoy- to Daegu and Korea thanks to the There were two memorable per- better to have had a solid one sunlight on the tongue. Informa- ing the last of the spring sunshine. Korea Belly Dance Association formances that night: one by a 12 hour show than a two hour one tion can be found at their website, The bullfighting, though slow Two distinct bus groups provided (KBDA). year-old girl that could move her peppered with somewhat weak which is unfortunately only in paced, was impressive; especially either a haven for sleep or a game hips better than most of the older routines. However, all the dances Korean http://www.gamwine. after we saw one of the owners ending party on the way home. In an event held at the Dongu dancers, and another by a more were done with a high level of com/ http://www.청도소싸움.kr/ take an accidental strike from his The after party finished off most Culture Center on April 10th the experienced dancer that followed energy and the women smiled all A short drive from Daegu, it really prized beast. Sending him to the at the very smooth JEEEP bar. KBDA in Daegu showcased the the rhythm with different parts of throughout the show. It definitely is a trip that should not be missed ground in a heap, where he lay for Arranged by Hami, the party like best and brightest of the belly her body with surgical precision. felt like all the dancers were having out on. Coupled with bullfighting, quite some time. The friendly bets the wine tunnel was under perfect dancers based in this city. Every dance involved a change fun during the event. The little it really is a superb day out. being handed back and forwards conditions. When we think of belly danc- of costume which, for a two girl sitting next to me certainly The Bull Fighting took place across the top tier of the stadium ing we tend to associate it with hour show and the many dancers appreciated this and showed it by at Cheongdo stadium, a venue provided punters with plenty of ac- a woman moving her hips to a involved, was an impressive feat. clapping and dancing in her seat traditional Middle Eastern song. The dresses were amazingly color- for most of the night. This event did away with conven- ful and complex which made the tions and mixed many different dances more interesting and fun So, if you would like to learn how sorts of styles of song and dance, to watch. One of such costumes to move your hips like the dancers while still maintaining the essence resembled a giant butterfly with in this show, you can contact the of belly dancing. Some of those wings made of what appeared to Seolaimi Belly Art Academy by crossovers included ballet, jazz, be gold lamé. calling 053.741.1746 or by email and even contemporary pop with at [email protected]. the Michael Jackson song 'Mon- If anything could have been 한국어 요약문 페이지 19쪽에 Cheong-do BullfightingWritten by Mark Sands and photographed by Jimi Cusick My friend upon hearing my excite- Seoul or Busan, I feel like I'm still ment at going to the Cheongdo technically in Daegu. Bull Fighting, reliably informed me that I was going to have the The tour had a loose schedule most boring time. We are now that took us first of all to a winery renegotiating the terms of our that made of all things, persim- friendship. It was exciting. Daegu mon wine. Opened in 2006 the Compass and Hanaro Tour run wine finishes its fermentation regular trips to sites of interest all process in a reconditioned train around the greater Daegu area and tunnel. Originally built in 1898, beyond. My Korean geography is a the tunnel now provides perfect little sketchy, so unless I make it to conditions for making wine. Keep-

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The price is just right as well. If Wednesday and Friday. It starts Hollywood, here I come! you take two classes, you even get at 7 pm. The groovy part of the Get your JAZZ a discount. It’s like putting your class is Friday when they video The director of the jazz class is tooth under your pillow when you tape you dancing what you’ve fabulous. She is very famous for were younger for the tooth fairy learned during the week. This is being a professional dancer in the on! and in the morning it has magi- A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! They upload the past. She is very considerate to Written and photographed by Rui Dong-jung Lee cally transformed into money. video to the homepage where you beginners. Her skills are the skills Revised by Scott McLaughlin Yeah, jazz dance is that cool. can watch yourself dance, along I hope to have by the time I finish © Eastwest Imaging | Dreamstime.com Imaging © Eastwest The class I take is held Monday, with everyone else in the world. my jazz class. Make new friends, ing and 40 minutes of choreogra- check. Exercise, check. The moment I stepped inside, I phy. I usually stretch for like 10 To find out more about TOZ felt a rush of life course through minutes before I go running, but Dance Academy, get a Korean Learn a new skill, check. my veins as I felt the energy within that’s usually because I lose track friend to help you look it up on Have fun, check. the academy. Everyone I met was of time. But to stretch for 40 pain- NAVER. Search: TOZ Dance super friendly. They greeted me ful minutes is a completely new Academy and you’ll find the Well, if you like to do any of the with open arms and encouraged experience for me. Leg stretches, homepage where you can watch above, arm me shake my money maker. Oh, you’ll stretches, did I mention that dancing is a definitely hip stretch- great way to lose weight and get enjoy es, wrist ready for the summer. Yeah, jazz JAZZ and ankle dance, an experience you won’t dance. stretches, forget! Jazz butt dance stretches, is a new toe fad to hit stretches Korea. and back Pies, Cookies, Cakes, Cupcakes and Coffee A great stretches way to ruin me exercise during this and stay time. I fit. Jazz only hope dance that class isn’t just a is almost hobby for many people nowadays. me to loosen up. I was stiff at first; over. But, I look up and it hasn’t Baked Fresh Everyday Jazz dance not only improves your let me tell yeah, I was not in the even been 10 minutes. What did health, it improves the quality of best shape of my life. But through I get myself into? This question your life. simple instructions and a great seems to pop up in my head over class, I was able to catch up. and over. Finally… we are done Exercising helps release the stress stretching. Now, comes the chore- we experience everyday as we Everyone in the class comes ography. This part is worth the 40 trudge through our daily routines. from a different background, but minutes of stretching. I’d give the I felt I needed a new path to everyone seems to have one thing elastic man of the Fantastic Four follow. After talking with some in common - enthusiasm for jazz a run for his money. I feel like a friends about what to do other dance. They come to escape the completely new man twirling and than drinking, they suggested I rigors life has thrown at them. It’s jigging about. Group choreogra- Dong-A department store try jazz dance. Jazz dance? Yup, not just a hobby but an invest- phy, pair choreography, we cover it jazz dance. So, I decided to visit ment. I feel that I have come to the all. I look around and wonder, why KFC SK gas station TOZ Dance Academy, located in right place. haven’t I tried this before? Jazz downtown Daegu, just above your dance, whoo, is my new inspira- Woori bank favorite bar and grill, Travler’s. The class is 40 minutes of stretch- tion. 053.782.2034 30, Beomuldong Suseongu [email protected] KB bank 59 Eden town THANK YOU SPONSORS & READERS Compass Sponsors The Daegu Compass would like to dedicate this page to all of our SPONSORS who make this information guide possible. Without your support now and in the future, we couldn’t make the Daegu Compass. We’d also like to thank everyone in the com- munity who takes time out of their day to enjoy the Daegu Compass. Our goal is to constantly improve to help your stay in Daegu be the best time of your life. Please visit our SPONSORS to show them appreciation for supporitng the Daegu Compass. © Yuri Arcurs | Dreamstime.com

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