Itaewon Global Village Center Monthly Newsletter
ISSUE NO. 97 NOVEMBER 2016
On Tuesday, November 8th, matic content with masked Mask Dance, participants will 10:00am-12:00pm, the Itae- characters portraying people, have a chance to make their own
CONTENTS won Global Village Center will animals and sometimes super- Mask, and try basics of Bongsan hold a “’Tal’ Making & Mask natural beings. These folk dra- Mask Dance. Tal Making & 1 Dance” in collaboration with mas reflect the frustrations felt This class will be more interest- Mask Dance National Hangeul Museum. This by the lower classes towards the ing if you know Hangeul and Class is a unique opportunity for both Confucian literati Yangban, due Korean language since it contains Printing Book Making children and adults to experi- to the latter's treatment of the Korean traditional music in ence Korean traditional music commoners, show the life of the Korean language. The class is free Typography and mask dance. common man and process social of charge. You can sign up in Book Making 2 Talchum could be characterized problems such as monks who person or by email only. Class as a Korean dance performed ignore their precepts and men Culinary Cul- ture of Korea while wearing a mask, miming, who cast off their old wives. Email: speaking and even sometimes This session will cover exploring [email protected] Volunteer Ac- 3 singing. Korean mask dance exhibitions, related relics, and tivities dramas are not just dances collections at the National Art of City performed by masked dancers Hangeul Museum. After watch- Scape in Itae- but also include significant dra- ing a short video about Bongsan won 4 Afterschool Etiquette Class for KIds
Calendar of On Wednesday, Novem- during the Joseon Dynasty. Hanji papers, make their Activities ber 9th, 2:00pm-4:00pm, Hong Gildong, an illegitimate own printing book, “Hong Speaking Ko- 5 rean with Ko- the Itaewon Global Village son of a noblemen and his Gildong jeon.” rean Center will hold a “Printing lowborn concubine, is the Global Culture 6 Book Making” in collabora- main character of the story. The class is free of charge. in Itaewon tion with National Hangeul Gifted with supreme intelli- You can sign up in person or Museum. Participants will gence and supernatural abili- by email only. Global Culture 7 briefly learn about the first ties, he steal from rich and in Itaewon Community Korean novel written in corrupt aristocrats, which Email: Events Hangeul and make a unique has drawn him comparisons [email protected] printing book using Hanji. to famous bandits like the English folk hero Robin Hong Gildong jeon (Hangul: Hood and Australia’s Ned 홍길동전) is a Korean novel, Kelly. often translated as The Story Participants will experience of Hong Gildong, written the old way of book printing on Hanji, and using those 2
On Thursday, November 10th, to learn about Hangeul typography 10:00am-12:00pm, the Itaewon and make a picture book together. Global Village Center will hold a “Typography Book Making” in Although this session is focused on collaboration with National Hangeul Typography, it doesn’t Hangeul Museum. This class will require your Korean language skills. introduce you to the art of Anyone who is interested in Hangeul typography. Hangeul typography can join this session. The class is free of charge. Participants will make a small pic- You can sign up in person or by ture book using various shapes of email only. Hangeul stamps. This would be a good activity for parents and kids Email: [email protected]
On Friday, November 11th, 2:00pm-4:00pm, the Itaewon Global Village Center will hold a All the recipes are from “Culinary culture of Korea” in col- “Eumsikdimibang” which is the first laboration with National Hangeul cookbook written in Hangeul. For this Museum. Participants will be making reason, it is difficult to find the same Korean traditional deserts and tea for deserts in the market. summer. This can be a great opportunity for This session will cover exploring you to experience Korean traditional exhibitions, related relics, and collec- tea foods and sweets. The class is free tions at the National Hangeul Mu- of charge. You can sign up in person or seum. After watching a short video by email only. about the session, participants will make two kinds of deserts based on Email: [email protected] traditional recipes.
For other information on Living in Korea: Seoul Metropolitan Government : http://www.seoul.go.kr The official website of Seoul Metropolitan Government where you can receive information on living in Seoul, Seoul news, tourist spots in the city, and so on. Visit Seoul : www.visitseoul.net The official tourism site of Seoul AngloInfo Seoul : http://seoul.angloinfo.com/ AngloInfo Seoul is a website that offers various information that you may need at every stage of your expat life. You can find infor- mation on local events, search directory of English-speaking businesses, buy and sell items and so on. Korea for Expats : www.korea4expats.com One-stop source of information on Korea ISSUE NO. 97 3
Itaewon Global Village is looking Young Nak Aenea’s Home needed for the insurance. All par- for volunteers as a way to serve (November 17th , 2:00pm ~ ticipants for the Kimchi Making Vol- our Korean community. 4:00pm) unteer Activity will be subscribed to one-day volunteer insurance. Below are the volunteer opportu- Young Nak Aena’s Home houses 40 nities available that you might be cerebral palsied children above the interested in: age of 4. We will help prepare after- If you wish to join any of the activi- noon snacks and assist them to eat. ties, you must download and fill out Yongsan Center for the Dis- Also we will spend some time talking, the Volunteer Sign-up Form at abled (November 11th , singing to them, and wheeling them http://global.seoul.go.kr/itaewon/ 2:00pm ~ 4:00pm) around. Reminders: Volunteers that (Click “News & Notices” then click This activity involves helping our have flu, hepatitis or any contagious “Center Related Forms”) or contact friends at the center with a simple diseases are requested not to join us at craft making exercise. The items this program. This activity is only [email protected] they make are then sold to area open to volunteers 18 years old (☎ 02) 2199-8883). stores and institutions, so this is a and above. way for them to make money. In this activity, it is possible that we *** Volunteer Certificates can be will not be working directly with issued if needed. people with disabilities, but we will only help out by making crafts with *** Volunteer activities are for other volunteers. We can also do foreigners only. some outdoor activities with them if the weather permits. Please be advised that Itaewon GVC does
NOT provide any kind of visa sponsorship, Yongsan Senior Welfare Cen- official invitation for immigration purposes, ter (November 15th, 1:00pm accommodation or compensation for these Special Volunteer Activity: ~ 2:00pm) volunteer activities. Thank you Kimchi Making for Charity Spend time with halmeonis and (November 17th, 9:00am ~ harabeojis (Korean grandmas and 12:00pm) grandpas) by having an English con- Itaewon Global Village Center volun- versation with them as a part of teers have been participating in Kimchi their English class. This class is one Making for Charity Event for more of the programs of Senior Welfare than seven years now. This year, we Center to help prevent Alz- are once again looking for volunteers heimer's Disease. for “Kimjang” (Kimchi Making) for You do not need to be a native charity. This will be a great opportu- English speaker to join this activity, nity to share your time and kindness and it is a great chance for cultural to neighbors in need and also to learn exchange as well. about real Korean culture. If you are interested in joining the said
activity, please send in your Name, Phone No., Nationality, Birthday and full address. Birthday and address is 4
On Friday, November 25th, 1:- niques, in terms of cityscape: Itaewon 00pm~3:00pm, the Itaewon Global city view. The describing of Itaewon Village Center will hold the Art of expresses one of iconic experimental Cityscape in Itaewon Class. urban scenes onto a piece of art. Learn
In this class, participants will learn to create compelling cityscape art in a cityscape art: line abstract style. We variety of style and media, with expla- will examine cityscape designs and nations of 7 elements of Art. You will express our own artistic perspectives find your own, unique, and authentic through illustrations. Let’s share your style. living life here in Itaewon, Seoul. We All materials: watercolor, color pencil, want to hear about your new life jour- pen & ink, charcoal will be provided to ney here in Seoul. you.
It will be a great opportunity for you to The participation fee for the class is learn about
On Friday, November 25th, key to success of The Etiquette Fac- 4:20pm-5:50pm, the Itaewon Global tory is our fun, interactive, and moti- This is a perfect opportunity for chil- Village Center will hold a “Afterschool vating manners' curriculum. We use dren to take a lesson regarding man- Etiquette Class” for children. manners' games, manners' stories, ners which cannot be taught in school. manners' songs, treats, crafts, and kind The participation fee is 8,000 won. You "The Etiquette Factory is a unique discussion to help children reach their can sign up in person or by email only. learning experience designed to full potential" change the world, one child at a time. Email: [email protected] Because teaching manners is more Topic: Kids Holiday Manners than just which fork to use, The Eti- - with the holiday season coming up, quette Factory has manners' lessons its more likely that our children's from "basic etiquette" to "specific eti- manners will be on spotlight. For this quette" rules such as being polite, ta- month, kids will have a chance to ble etiquette, integrity, proper intro- brush up their Etiquette skills on: ductions, empathy, anti-bullying tech- 1. Proper Introductions niques, and communication skills in 2. Addressing "Grown Ups" order to instill leadership and social 3. Sharing& Gratitude confidence in children's daily lives. The 4. Table Manners ISSUE NO. 97 5 6 ISSUE NO. 97 7
The Itaewon Global Village Cen- market and Itaewon GVC Photo crafts from their own countries. ter (together with Yongsan Dis- graphy Class’ Photo Exhibit on the Portion of their earnings will be trict Office and Seoul Metropoli- 18th (Friday) and on the 19th donated to a Korean charity. tan Government) is excited to (Saturday) there will be various host its first ever fair, entitled “이 cultural booths from participating The purpose of this fair to pro- sponsors: American Women’s mote multicultural sensibility 태원 속 셰계문화 (Global Culture Club (AWC), Bangladesh Em- among local and foreign residents, in Itaewon)”! This event will take bassy of Seoul, Embassy of the and to raise awareness of all the place on November 18th ~ 19th, Republic of Iraq, Indian Commu- resources available for foreign 2016 at the Noksapyeong nity, Nigeria Community in South residents. So we hope that you Square (Noksapyeong Sta- Korea and The 601 Habit. Each will visit us. tion, Exit 3, near the arch) booth will offer different hands- from 3:00pm to 7:00pm. on cultural activities (Christmas See you there! ornaments, henna tattoo, jewelry There will be foreigners’ flea making, etc.) and sell handmade The Itaewon Global Village Center is Always Here for You!
At the Itaewon Global Village Center we provide a variety of services to support foreigners who are living in Seoul. We have classes and programs that help facilitate cultural exchange and understanding between foreigners and Korean resi- dents.
Our daily living consultation services can help make your life a lot easier by providing you with all the information you will need to tackle whatever problems you may face. You can make inquiries in person at the center, or by telephone or email. Feel free to ask us about anything you like.
In addition to daily living consultations services, the Itaewon Global Village Center also has educational and cultural pro- grams that can help you gain a greater understanding of Korean language and culture. Join our Korean classes and Korean culture experience programs to learn more about Korea and have a good time too.
We also strive to create opportunities for foreigners and Korean residents to interact and learn more about each other through volunteer and cultural exchange activities. Please join our volunteer group and let us know how you would like to get more involved in the community and in our center’s activities. Drop by or contact us anytime.
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Tel: 02)2199-8883~5 Center Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm (Lunch Break 12pm-1pm) Info Direction: Line6 Itaewon Stn. Exit 2 (Walk straight about 200m and look for the Hannam Bldg. on your left) Website: http://global.seoul.go.kr/itaewon/