Korean Night - our first event at the Korean Cultural Centre

The Korean Cultural Centre was opened in January 2008 at Number 1 Northumberland Avenue, near Trafalgar Square. It falls under the jurisdiction of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, its role to enhance friendship and understanding between Korea and

Taekwondo demonstration

the UK through cultural and educational activities. The centre houses an art gallery, library, lecture room, theatre & cultural lounge. This proved to be an ideal location for our Korean Night, an evening of culture held on April 10th. The evening began with a warm welcome by our Chairman Sir Stephen Brown, greeting the participants and thanking the organisers and sponsors with great cheerfulness and humour in the presence of the Chargé d’Affaires of the Korean Embassy. A joint presentation by the Korea Tourism

The delicious buffet

Organization and Asiana Airlines enabled the audience to learn more about the tourism and transport opportunities available to reach Korea and visit its most interesting sites. After this informative presentation, the audience was treated to a concert of Kayageum and Guitar with two exceptional performers. Contemporary and traditional pieces were played and the audience was given an opportunity to join in and sing. Then it was time for an exciting Taekwondo demonstration with young performers – including one brave girl – eager to show their talent at this very efficient martial art. Taekwondo became a worldwide sport after it was designated as an official Olympic sport in 2000. After this brilliant and energetic demonstration, a raffle was drawn with various prizes including a return ticket London to Seoul kindly donated by Asiana Airlines. The evening was rounded off with a delicious Korean buffet accompanied by excellent wine.

With thanks to Béatrice Colbrant

More pictures from the evening

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David Brown, Cathy Kim and David's partner Catherine

George Harvey with Ramy James Salameh of KTO

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