KCC launches F2F cultural classes

THE Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines introduces a fresh lineup of its cultural classes for July 20. KCC introduces its cooking, Korean traditional dance and taekwondo classes that will all be held in its new building. The classes, according to the center, were selected due to popular demand from both its visitors, as well as the interest of the general public.

The cooking class will be taught by Teacher Lily Min, who also handled previous culinary courses. It will be held in KCC’S new Cooking Classroom, and will have 16 students per class. The curriculum will touch upon various Korean food-cooking skills, as well as the history and social culture of Korea through food. Interested learners can select the menu for eight weeks which they would like to join upon registration.

KCC’S Teacher Kim Hyo Jun, president of Korea Taekwondo Association in the Philippines, will handle the class for the martial art. It will be held in the center’s new K-studio, and will teach 30 students in all. There will be two sessions of classes on Saturdays, as 30 students will have a level test on the first day. The group will then be divided into two sessions. They will touch upon the deeply rooted discipline and martial art centered in Korean culture. It also includes strengthening of the mind and body, as well as learning the etiquette associated with it.

Finally, the Korean traditional class will be taught by KCC’S Teacher Jo Jang Eun, who previous led traditional dance classes. It will also be held in center’s new K-studio, and will teach 15 students in total on Saturday. There will be one session a week, and its curriculum will touch upon the history and social culture of Korea through its music and dance, particularly buchaechum or the “fan dance,” which drew influences from traditional Korean folk movements.

All cultural classes will be held from July 20 to September 17. Students will be selected from a first-apply, first-slot basis via forms that will be released on KCC’S official Facebook accounts which started on July 13. No fees will be paid by any student for the duration of the class, and materials needed for such as ingredients, uniforms and gear are also provided for by the center.

KCC currently offers free Korean Language classes with a hybrid setup. For more information and updates of KCC’S newest events and projects, visit its official Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts under and online at phil.