Last May Malaysian Student Association in Republic of Korea with helps from Malaysian Embassy in Seoul and Malaysia Tourism department had join Hi Seoul Food Festival. This event was organized by Seoul Metropolitan Government and the objective was to let foreigners to promote their country locals cuisines. So Malaysian Student Associations armed with Volunteers in Malaysian traditional clothes went to the battlefield and we did a very great jobs.
Our menu:
1) Roti canai with live demonstration perform by the chefs who had been practicing weeks before the event
2) Satay
3) Nasik Lemak which was proved a sold-out to Malaysian-food-craving Malaysian Citizents.
3) Popia Goreng
4) Cekodok Pisang
5) Sirap bandung + biji selasih
5)Teh tarik with live demonstration also perform by the tea maker who had been practicing at his house back yard weeks before that event.
It seemed that Korean and other foreigners really loved our Satay and roti Canai not to forget that cekodok was one of the sold-out menu that day. Roti Canai and teh tarik live performance by the chef (student) on duty did make our booth happening.
This is our booth.
Man! that banana is for Cekodok!
Our Tea Maker....with skill that can outshine any Mamak in Malaysia
Our Roti Canai Chefs who still got energy after working all night preparing the dough
Our friends who lent their hands to give out booklets and pamphlets about Malaysia.
Satay~
We also sell souvenirs and handcrafts. Not that congkak..Obviously.
The event ended succesfully. We all was very happy with the experiences we got and certainly for the memories which we will not forget
With seoul as the first officially designated city as a World Design Capital, the Seoul Design Olympiad is an international design festival in with its status organized with the aim of cultural enrichment and promoting the quality of people's lives through design.
SDO is a comprehensive design culture festival for people from every place, and it's organized for the city of Seoul to leap as the center of world design and culture on the occasion of its designation as the WDC 2010 and this event is hoped to stimulate the economy by emphasizing design's importance and it's utilization by the city.
Event period: 10 (Fri) Oct. 2008 - 30(Thu) Oct2 2008 for 21 Days.
Venues: Jamsil Olympic Stadium and its vicinities + Seoul downtown.
Events: Seoul Design Conference, Seoul Design Exhibition, Seoul Design Competition, Seoul Design Festival.
Seoul Fashion Week is Korea's representative international fashion event held in spring and autumn, twice a year, and this year (2008) marks the 18th year since its opening. The Seoul Fashion Week is also a linkage between the domestic fashion industry and the international market. Since 1997, Seoul Metropolitan Government is co-hosting the "Seoul Fashion Week" with Korea Fashion Association, to elevate the fashion industry as one of the representative modern industry of Seoul. Seoul Fashion Week is the greatest fashion event in Korea that combines individual exhibitions, fashion shows and fashion competitions on a small scale.
International movie star Jackie Chan from Hong Kong and popular Korean singer Jang Nara who has won the hearts of fans in China were recognized for their roles in promoting Seoul at the Seoul Tourism Awards 2008 ceremony held June 27 at Shilla Hotel, Seoul.
The Seoul Tourism Awards recognizes outstanding achievements of various individuals in six categories: Best Overall Contribution Award, Seoul Celebrity and Media Award, Best Tourism Policy Award, Best Overall Travel Agency Award, Best Tourism Program Award and Best Online Tourism Award.
This year, 19 people were given awards for their contributions to the tourism industry. Dubai’s ruler Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum was given the Grand Prix for his leadership in transforming Dubai into an international travel destination. Peter de Jong, PATA chairman, was honored with the Special Award for Best International Contribution to City Tourism.
Song Seung-hwan, CEO of PMC Production, was given the City of Seoul Award for Best Overall Contribution to Seoul Tourism. Song’s non-verbal performance production "Nanta" has attracted more than 1 million foreign audiences.
Celebrities were also recognized for their contributions to promoting Seoul. Jackie Chan received the Best Foreign Star Promoting Seoul Tourism Award while Jang Nara received the Best Korean Star Promoting Seoul Tourism Award. So Jae-pil, chairman of Travel Press, received the Best Korean Journalist for Seoul Tourism Award.
The Best Sight Seeing City in Asia-Pacific Award went to Hong Kong, while Tokyo Tower received the Best City Landmark in Asia-Pacific Award. The Best Cultural Tourism Program in Asia-Pacific Award was given to the Sapporo Snow Festival and the Best Cultural City Tourism Program in Seoul Award went to the Hi-Seoul Festival.
The Best Sales Inbound Travel Agency for Seoul Tourism Award was given to Hanjin Travel while the Hong Kong Tourism Agency ward recognized with the Best Website of City Tourism Promotion in Asia-Pacific Award. Seoul Navi was awarded the Best Website of Seoul Tourism Promotion in Foreign Language Award.
The Seoul Metropolitan Government organized the annual tourism award with the aim of developing the tourism industry in the Asia-Pacific region and boosting the Korea’s tourism industry.
The Asia-Pacific Urban Tourism Forum and a business session were held as part of the Seoul Tourism Awards 2008.
date Jul.01, 2008~Jul.31, 2008
Age All
Throughout the month of July, we Seoulites have just the most incredible array of art to view, all just a subway ride away. The Sejong Art Center’s ‘World Great Artists’ exhibition features three greats; Liechenstein, Picasso and Matisse, while the Magnum Photos ‘Photographic Documentary of Korea’ provides visitors with wonderful, artistic views of Korea through the lenses of professional photographers. The Alliance is a collaboration of 20 artists that has set the high water mark for art in Seoul.
Art Garden Exhibition
Until August 17
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts
A display of sculptures set amongst a natural backdrop form together to give busy citizens a mini-garden in the heart of Seoul. Soothe away your city stress by dropping by the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, where you will meet the center’s current project, titled ‘Omission and Description’, the second exhibition in the Garden series. The collection encompasses pieces which surpass abstract, and pass into inevitability, with the end result being delightful pieces displaying the changes in disposition. The harmonious balance of omission and description prove to be an exquisite reflection of art.
Directions:
Subway line 5 to Gwanghwamun Station and take exits 1 or 8. Visit
www.sejongpac.or.kr for more info.
The Spirit of Chun Kyung-ja
Long-running Exhibition
Seoul Museum of Art, Second Floor, Chun Kyung-ja Hall
If you haven’t done so yet, then do check out Chun Kyung-ja’s exhibition at the Seoul Museum of Art. A perfect way to spend an afternoon escaping from the blazing July sun, as well as learn more about the renowned Korean artist at the same time. The Chun Kyung-ja collection was originally prepared to commemorate the opening of the new museum built in 1988, moving from its first location at Kyunghee Palace. The collection encompasses the artist’s donated works, publications, photos as well as visual aids, and will transport you into a timeless world. Travel with the artist through her journey of life, and appreciate her 93 pieces of mesmerizing work, painted in the period between the 1940s and 1990s.
Getting There:
Subway line 1 to City Hall Station (exit 1), line 2 to City Hall (exits 11 or 12) and line 5 to Seodaemun or Gwanghwamun Station, both exits number 5.
Visit http://seoulmoa.seoul.go.kr for more information.
Treasures Within Exhibition
Through to August 3
Seoul Museum of Art, Nam Seoul Annex Building
This exhibition takes a look at the works of contemporary Korean artists who were influenced by Korea’s cultural heritage.
The exhibition holds 51 pieces of work of a wide range including paintings, sculptures, pictures, installations and video art from 33 artists. The works are displayed in separate private spaces on two floors respective to each theme. Themes include Ceramics, Old Constructions, Paintings and Buddhist Statues, Towers and Old Tombs.
Through this collection, viewers will be able to appreciate the rich heritage of Korea which acted as a great inspiration to many artists, and enjoy the beauty and spirit of Korea’s cultural heritage among art.
With the recent incident of Sungnyemun being burnt down by an arsonist, the exhibition is an aim to contribute to the disclosure of beauty in traditional culture among contemporary art works, narrowing the gap between traditional and modern culture.
Getting There:
Subway line 1 to City Hall Station (exit 1), line 2 to City Hall (exits 11 or 12) and line 5 to Seodaemun or Gwanghwamun Station, both exits number 5.
Visit http://seoulmoa.seoul.go.kr for more information.
Korean Abstract Art: 1958-2008
July 9-August 23
Seoul Museum of Art
2008 marks the 20th anniversary of the museum, and this exhibition is a celebration to mark this special event, taking a look at the artwork of Korean artists from 1958 up until the present 2008. The exhibition is divided into four themes: ‘Spaces and Properties of Matter’, ‘Repetition and Structures’, ‘Actions and Pastimes’ and ‘Color – Field and Light’. 80 pieces by 44 Korean abstract artists are put together in the exhibition. The exhibition makes an attempt to classify the changing processes of Korean abstract art, and to communicate between the two generations living in the present era of Korean society.
Getting There:
Subway line 1 to City Hall Station (exit 1), line 2 to City Hall (exits 11 or 12) and line 5 to Seodaemun or Gwanghwamun Station, both exits number 5.
Visit http://seoulmoa.seoul.go.kr for more information.
Magnum Photo Exhibition
July 4-August 7
Seoul Arts Center
An exhibition displaying the work of 20 photographers from the agency ‘Magnum’, who stayed in Korea for a year. Running from the 4th of July to the 7th of August, the exhibition will also feature a lecture by participating photographer Ian Berry (on the 7th of July) and meetings of the participants (on the 26th of July and 19th of August), all of which will be open to the public. The show is said to capture the essence of Korea extremely well, and will be appreciated by anybody with a good eye for photography. Entrance is 10,000 Won. Directions to Seoul Art Centre (near Nambu Bus Terminal Station, Line 3) can be found at http://www.sac.or.kr . Further details are available at http://www.sac.or.kr .
The Art of Cartier Exhibition
until July the 13th
Seoul National Museum of Art
The infamous Parisian manufacturer will display a sparkling collection of high-end jewellery, designs, posters and photos dating back to the 1860s – a mere 15 years after the companies launch – at the Seoul National Museum of Art until July the 13th. The exhibition includes sections in which the visitor can learn about the construction of the jewellery, as well as works inspired by the cultures of Persia, India and China. The historical influence of Cartier’s products will also be a key feature of the exhibition. The National Museum of Art is near to City Hall Station (subway line 1), exit 1. Futher information can be found on the museums website at http://www.artofcartier.co.kr Admission is 11,000 Won.
World Great Artists Exhibition – Journey to Engraving
to 31st August, 2008. 11am – 8.30pm
Sejong Art Center
Liechenstein, Picasso and Matisse are three of the greatest names in modern art. Rarely will you find such a collection of artistic talent brought together under one roof as the current exhibition in Seoul until late August. The World Masters’ Festival in Art takes a look at the oeuvres of these men, and includes works of impressionism, printed art and pop-art. The expo is divided into three sections; ‘Glancing at Art History through Print Making’, ‘Thorough Understanding of Print Making’ and the third section, Spanish Artists’ Corner.’ Fittingly, it is the regal and opulent Sejong Art Center that plays host to this fantastic exhibition, one of the finest in the city at the present time.
Location: Sejong Art Center, Gwangwamun station, line 5, exit 1 and 8.
Dates: to 31st August, 2008. 11am – 8.30pm.
Contact: http://www.sejongpac.or.kr
A Photographic Documentary of Korea
July 4th to August 24th
Seoul Art Center
Magnum Photos is one of the most prestigious photographic cooperatives around today, and is soon to be showcasing its latest works at the Seoul Arts Center`s Hangaram Art Museum. Magnum sent twenty of its members on a month’s mission to Korea in order to capture the country on film. The outsider’s viewpoint is evident when observing these images, and the photographers come across as the foreigners that they all are. The true merit of the expo is the way in which the artists have worked with their own perspectives on Korea to produce images unique to them alone. The organisers hope that visitors will learn something about Korea through looking at the country with different eyes. Magnum photographers Ian Berry, Thomas Hoepker and Bruno Barbey will be on hand during the exhibition to give lectures and talk about their work.
Location: Seoul Art Center. Nambu Bus Terminal station, Line 3.
Dates: July 4th to August 24th, 2008.
Contact: (02) 710-0764, (02) 2277-2436 or go to www.magnumkorea.com
D`Amour Exhibit Held at N Gallery
to 6th July
N Gallery
D’amour is the name given to the current expo at the N Gallery in the outskirts of Seoul city. A collaboration of artists from France and Korea, plus Korean artists having lived and worked in France, the expo promises wonderful colors, intriguing shades and a fantastic cultural mix. Highlights at the spacious gallery include Jun’s delicate landscape works, Paul Alexis’ impressionism, Dragutin Dedic’s pointillism and the sculptures of Iris Vargas. Visitors are sure to enjoy the ways in which these talented artists have seen and lived life in France and how they interpret their observations and emotions through their art.
Location: N Gallery, Seohyun station, Bundang Line, south east Seoul.
Dates: to 6th July.
Contact: www.ngalleryart.com or call (070) 7430-3323.
The Alliance
to 13th July, 2008
doART Gallery
The newly reopened doART Seoul gallery has set the high water mark for art in Seoul with its new exhibition, entitled the Alliance. 26 artists from all over the world have come together, showcasing a diverse array of paintings, installation pieces, sculptures and videos. The expo began in Beijing, and moved to Seoul after massive success in China. Here it is spread over three galleries along the same road; doART Seoul, Gallery Hyundai and Do Ga Hun, all within walking distance of each other in Sagan-dong. Globalisation is a principal theme in the exhibition, which is why it’s so fitting that the 26 artists are all from such different places. Highlights include find Lynda Benglis` metal wall reliefs, the neon lights of Bertrand Lavier`s ‘Sonnabend,’ Li Nannan`s porcelain sea-urchins and Sylvie Fleury`s glittery ‘Mushroom’ installation.
Location: doART Gallery, Seoul. Anguk station, line 3, exit 1. #80 Sagan-dong, Seoul
Dates: to 13th July, 2008. Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 – 6:00.
Contact: (0)2 2287-3500 or visit www.doartseoul.com/en/
Chung Chu-ha’s Nuclear Menace
to 27th July
ARTsonje Center
Curated by the SAMUSO Space for Contemporary Art, Chung Chu-ha’s current photography exhibition is a wonder in its approach. Chung’s huge images deal exclusively with the issue of a nuclear power plant that has been built outside a Korean village. Neither oppressive, shocking nor alarming, as one might expect of such a theme, the tone of the images is of a suppressed threat or danger. It’s almost speculative in fact, as if the people in the scenes are unaware of the power plant’s looming presence on the horizon. The daylight present in each of the images lessens the apparent threat even more, meaning viewers have to stop and look properly into each photograph to really see the true horror of what lies on their village’s outskirts. A truly though provoking exhibition from a wonderful Korean photographer.
Location: ARTsonje Center, Anguk station, line 3, exit 1. 144-2, Sokeuk-dong, Jongro-gu, Seoul, Korea
Dates: to 27th July, 2008.
Tickets: 3,000 won.
Contact: www.artsonje.org/or call 02 733 8945.
Imagine a not too distant future where machines think independently and are able to recreate themselves. Much faster and more powerful than humans, what would they think of beauty? Imagine seeing the moment when machines realize that beauty exists.Monster ballet is an extraordinary union of classical choreography, music and metamorphic machines on a quest for the meaning of beauty. Kim YongGul returns from the Paris Ballet to choreograph the dancers of the National Ballet in conjunction with large scale heavy machinery and a 10 metre high robot in the most extraordinary juxtaposition of dance you will ever see. 
This extraordinary crowd pleasing event invites communities in Seoul to create a human powered machine that can take to the skies above the Hangang. For two extraordinary days this fascinating and funny event will launch itself from two specially constructed ‘airstrips' on the banks of Yeoido Island.
Aviators who fly the farthest, or who are the funniest, will win a great media profile and substantial cash prizes. Visit our website to enlist and read more of how you can be rich and famous - or very, very funny.
