The Manila Times

Traditiona­l Korean liquors on exhibit at KCC

- We will discover the other varieties of Korean traditiona­l drinks aside from makgeolli and soju and build more understand­ing on Korean food and drinking culture,” said Lee Jincheol,

KOREAN Cultural Center in the Philippine­s (KCC) opened its first exhibition for 2018 “Korean Sool” at KCC Exhibit Hall in Taguig City.

The exhibition features the history of Korean liquor—its origin, brewing process, drinking etiquette and proper table setting. Varieties of Korean traditiona­l liquors are also on display for the visitors to discover.

or alcohol in Korean language plays a significan­t role in Korean drinking and food culture. Korea has a long tradition of consuming liquors to celebrate holidays, ancestral rites and exchange goodwill with co-workers and friends.

Jisung Chun, Korean rice liquor sommelier and founder of Soy and Rice, curated the exhibition. “There are more than 2,000 kinds of Korean traditiona­l drinks in Korea. Each drink has its unique story and flavor. Through the “Korean Sool” exhibition, I hope to spread the charm of Korean drinks and start the ‘Korean sool wave’ in the Philippine­s,” said Chun.

The opening ceremony of the exhibition hosted a Korean traditiona­l snack making workshop, free tasting session, ( rice wine) making workshop and other programs to provide best experience of the culture. Jisung Chun, Korean rice liquor sommelier and exhibit curator

“This exhibition is a good opportunit­y for the Filipinos to understand further the other aspects of Korean Culture, as our Filipino friends are showing a great interest in knowing our culture. Here

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