Celebration of Korean Culture thru Mar 14th-Skokie/NilesTwp

[nuwildcats]

CPL's Korean librarian Park Young passed on a (lengthy) brochure for Coming Together in Skokie & Niles Township: A Celebration of the Korean Culture." The Opening Ceremony took place on 1/26/14 and numerous activities for both children and adults including K-Pop (are you there, bird11?) are scheduled for the next few weeks throughout the above communities.

Because of the length of the Calendar of Events, I'll just post a few days' activities and add on. I'll put up the link for the "ongoing Korean movies..." thread when I've posted Korean films being screened during the Festival.
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Korean Folktales, Games & Activities (for children ages K-5th grade)

Feb 4, 11, 18 and 25 - 3:30pm
Lincolnwood Public Library, Grant Room

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Korean Day in the IRC
All-day celebration of the Korean culture will include performances by the Niles West Korean Club

Wed, Feb 5 throughout the school day
Niles West High School, IRC

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Family Cooking the Korean Way (for children in 1st-8th grades with a parent) Registration is required and begins January 2 (?)

Learn to prepare a delicious Korean dish such as mandoo (dumpling with your family. The instructor, Young Hee Woo, is an author of several cookbooks and currently teaches Korean cuisine for the Korean Cultural Center of Chicago.

Wed, Feb 5 - 6:30-7:45pm
Skokie Public Library

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AUTHOR VISIT: Meet & Greet with Rose Kent, author of Kimchi & Calamari.

Thurs, Feb 6 - 1:00 pm
Niles Township Schools' ELL Parent Center

...Discussing 2014's CTIS kids selection and talks about the power of writing.

Thurs, Feb 6 - 7-8:00 pm
Morton Grove Public Library

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Craft Studio: Jong-ie Jopgi, Art of Korean Paper Folding (for children in 4th-8th grades - no registration required)

Turn a humble piece of paper into a fanciful creature or another object entirely, simpy by utilizing paper folds. Presented by Jeemin Kim, Director of the Illinois branch of Korean Paper Culture Foundation and an instructor of the Korean Cultural Center of Chicago.

Thurs, Feb 6 - 4:30-6 pm
Skokie Public Library

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Food & Folktales by Joceyn Song: Korean Stories & Crafts for Young Children (pre-school age)

Enjoy a Korean folktale with presenter Jocelyn Song. She's a CPS teacher and President of the Korean American Education Assn of Chicago.

Sat, Feb 8 - 10:00 am
Lincolnwood Public Library, Roehri Room

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Hanji Craft: Making a Rice Paper Mirror (for children in 4th-8th grades)

Explore the strength, colors and patterns of rice paper through making a hand held mirror. Instructor Kuna Na is a CPS teacher and VP of the Korean American Educator Assn of Chicago.

Sat, Feb 8 - 10:30am
Niles Public Library, Kidspace Program Room

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Book Discussion: Everything Asian (Registration required through Skokie Public Library at calendar.skokielibrary.info or call [phone].)

Featured book by Sung J. Woo whose short stories and essays have appeared in the New York Times. Received praises from the Christian Science Monitor.

Following the book discussion will be a short guided tour of the Korean Cultural Center.

Sat, Feb 8 - 1-2:30 pm
Korean Cultural Center of Chicago

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Tour of Korean Cultural Center of Chicago (Registration required through Skokie Public Library at calendar.skokielibrary.info or call [phone].)

The campus-style facility has a museum, gallery, library, performance studio, music studio, classrooms, meetings rooms, community hall and courtyard.

Sat, Feb 8 - 2:45 pm
Korean Cultural Center of Chicago

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Presenting K-Pop (for children in 6th-12th grades only) (Sign up at skokielibrary.info or call [phone])

Sat, Feb 8 - 2-4:00 pm
Skokie Public Library Mary Radmacher Meting Room

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K-Pop Dance

Presenter Young Sook Kim has a BA in contemporary dance, is a director of W.F. Dance and a member of Korean Dance Group of Chicago.

Sun, Feb 9 - 2:00 pm
Lincolnwood Public Library

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Food & Folktales by Jocelyn Song: Korean Stories & Crafts for Young Children

She will present a Korean folktale.

Mon, Feb 10 - 10:30am
Morton Grove Public Library, Youth Services Activity Room

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The Origin of the Division of Korea (Sign up at calendar.skokielibraary.info or call [phone].)

The division of Korea in 1945 following WWII has been the subject of great scholarship, intrigue and debate. Dr. Bonnie Oh, Distinguished Professor of Korean Studies, will probe the origin of the division beyond the established historical narrative, looking at the role of the Soviet empire and the Roosevelt administration, as well as the devastating repercussions on the Korean people.

Mon, Feb 10 - 7:00 pm
Skokie Public Library, Mary Radmacher Meeting Room

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[nuwildcats]

Listing of Festival film showings online at: deiner.proboards.com/thread/9580/ongoing-korean-movies-theater-plaza?page=4&scrollTo=127132

[nuwildcats]

... Festival events continued ...

Korean Costumes & Artifacts
Throughout the month of February, watch the library cases to see traditional costumes from Korea.

Feb 1 through Feb 28
Lincolnwood Public Library Display Cases

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Exhibit of Korean American Art
Works by two Korean American artists, Hyung Joo Kim and Dongjoo Suh, will be on display.

Feb 1 through Mar 7 - library hours
Skokie Public Library East Gallery and Radmacher Gallery

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Lecture: Korean Immigration: The Long Road
From labor migrants in the early 20th century to enterprising immigrants following US immigration reform in 1965, Koreans have been an increasingly strong presence in the US for years. Evin Rodkey, Lecturer, Humanities, Oakton Community College, will examine the history of Korean immigration.

Mon, Feb 10 - 11:00am-12:30pm
Oakton Community College, Des Plaines Campus, Room 1604

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Korean Day in the IRC
This all-day celebration of the Korean culture will include performances by the Niles North Korean Club.

Wed, Feb 12 - throughout school day
Niles North High School, IRC

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Baby's First Birthday Celebration (registration for the series begun Jan 27 is required)

Continuing the six-week Rock 'n Read for Ones series... Dol or doljanchi, is a Korean traditional first birthday party. Bring baby to this ceremony that blesses the child with a prosperous future and has great significance in Korea. The highlight is a ritual called Doljabi. Presented by Chris Kim, Program Director of the Korean Cultural Center of Chicago.

Wed, Feb 12 - 10:00 am
Lincolnwood Public Library, Grant Room

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Sijo Poetry (A traditional three-line Korean poetic form)
Learn about the beauty and history contained in these poems and try your hand at composing your own. Presenter: Dr. Lucy Park, Executive Director of the Sejong Cultural Society, Chicago.

Thurs, Feb 13 - 7:00 pm
Lincolnwood Public Library, Roehri Room

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Everything Asian: Exploring Family and Gender Narratives in Korean American Literature (sign up at calendar.skokielibrary.info or call [phone])

Professor Ji-Yoen Yuh of Northwestern University will expose and deconstruct these narratives to provide deeper insight on the themes of immigration, family, and gender as they relate to the experiences of contemporary Koreans and Korean Americans.

Wed, Feb 19 - 7:00 pm
Skokie Pubic Library, Mary Radmacher Meeting Room

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Korean Game Time
Niles West High School Korean Club students present traditional Korean family games. These are played on hoidays or just to pass the time. Try out Yoot Nori, Gong-ki and Jaeki Kicking.

Fri, Feb 21 - 4:00 pm
Niles Public Library Large Meeting Room A & B

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Korean Martial Arts Demonstration (registration required and begins Feb 1)
The Baek's Tiger Martial Arts Academy will demonstrate Taekwondo. A team will provide hands-on experience.

Sat, Feb 22 - 2-3:00 pm
Skokie Public Library

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Book Discussion: Everything Asian (to register and check out a copy of the book, visit the Readers Services Desk)

A discussion by Sung J. Woo.

Mon, Feb 24 - 7:00 pm
Skokie Public Library, Mary Radmacher Meeting Room

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Korean War Remembered
A presentation addressing the Korean War, its outcome and how it has affected today's Korea.

Wed, Feb 2 - 7:00 pm
Skokie Village Hall

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KOREAN FESTIVAL

Join Oakton students and community members celebrating the Korean culture with music, dance and food. $5.00 entrance includes food and entertainment. Free admission for children under 5.

Thurs, Feb 27- 6:30-9:00 pm
Oakton Community College, Skokie Campus, Room P103-104

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Book Discussion: Everything Asian
A discussion of Everything Asian by Sung J. Woo.

Thurs, Feb 27 - 7:00 pm
Lincolnwood Public Library, Roehri Room

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Korean Brush Drawing (registration is required at calendar.skokielibrary.info or call [phone])

A program for all ages where participants will have the opportunity to practice and learn how to draw Korean characters and Korean orchids in traditional brush format. Presented by Sangdon Lee.

Thurs, Feb 27 - 7:00 pm
Skokie Public Library

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[ajk]

Thanks for posting all of this good info. I never even knew there was a Korean cultural center around here.

[nuwildcats]

Here's the last events for the cyclical Skokie-Niles Twp. Korean Festival:

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Intro to Calligraphy and Korean Brush Drawing

Learn the graceful art of Hangeul or Hanja, a Korean tradition of artistic writing and drawing. For 7th grade and up.

Wed, March 12
7:00 pm
Niles Public Library, Large Meeting Room A&B

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Book Discussion: Everything Asian

A book discussion of Everything Asian will be led by Library faculty.

Thurs, March 13
11:00 am - 12:30 p.m.
Oakton Community College, Skokie Campus, Room A151

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Korean Hanbok Ceremony

Learn about traditional Korean hanbok and ceremonial bowing. Walk across the stage looking glamorous and get your picture taken! Please register because space is limited. For grades 3 through 7.

Sat, March 15
1:30 p.m.
Niles Public Library

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Grandparents' Day Book Discussion

Grandparents and relatives of District 219 students, or anyone wishing to engage in intergenerational and cross-cultural discussions of Everything Asian, is welcome. This is a unique opportunity for community members to relate to students from the American Literature and Composition/U.S. History classes and for them to benefit from your wisdom. RSVP to teacher Betsy Holman at [e-mail] or Nils Peterson at [e-mail].

Thurs, March 20
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 pm
Niles North High School, Codell Commons

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End of Festival events

[nuwildcats]

Recipe from Korean Kitchen by Sooyearn Yoo and Jungwha Yoo [as presented in Korean Celebration brochure]

Bulgogi

Ingredients:

2 lb - Beef rib eye sliced thin
1 - Medium onion sliced lengthwise
2 stalks - Scallion, chopped
4 rings - Pineapple
As needed - Grapeseed oil, cilantro

Seasoning:

4 Tbsp- Soy sauce
4 Tbsp - Sugar
2 Tbsp - Red wine
1 Tbsp - Garlic, minced
2 Tbsp - Scallion, chopped
3 Tbsp - Onion, pureed
1 Tbsp - Sesame oil
1 tsp - Sesame seeds
pepper

Preparation

1. Combine seasoning ingredients in a large bowl. Add beef and let marinate for at least 1 hour.

2. Heat grapeseed oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook for about two minutes. Add beef and continue cooking, stirring occasionally.

3. When beef is nearly cooked, reduce heat to lowest setting and add chopped scallion. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.

4. Arrange beef over pineapple rings and serve garnished with scallion and cilantro.

Tip

1. Most Korean markets carry sliced rib eye (marinated or unmarinated).

2. Pureed pear can be added to the beef seasoning for a slightly sweeter and nuttier flavor.

[nuwildcats]

Etiquette for Korean newbies, and seen in kdramas (as presented in Korean Celebration brochure)

Korean traditional values, esp showing respect to elders, remain strong. Hierarchy is very important in Korean culture.

1. The bow is the traditional Korean greeting, although it is often accompanied by a handshake among men. To show respect when shaking hands, support your right forearm with your left hand.

2. If an elder person comes in or is leaving before you, you stand up to greet him/her. This also applies with company superiors. You do this to show respect.

3. To show respect, you offer the seats to elders or company superiors first. Then, you find your seat. Also, you offer to pour drinks to elders/superiors first and fill only 4/5 of the glass.

Koreans do not pour drinks for themselves unless they are drinking alone . When drinks are offered by elders/superiors, hold the cup with your right hand supported by your left hand. When the cup is filled, turn to the side from elders to drink.

4. To show respect, receive or pass objects with both hands.

5. Eye contact: During conversations, both direct and indirect eye contact is acceptable. Koreans usually use indirect eye contact with elders as a sign of respect. Direct eye contact is acceptable provided it is intended to help in understanding.

[nuwildcats]

Korean Traditions for newbies (as presented in Korean Celebration brochure)

Hanbok is the traditional Korean costume. Women's upper wear, Jeogori, looks somewhat like a bolero. Women's skirts are called Chima, and are full-length high waist wrap-around pieces. Men's upper wear is also called Jeogori, and their roomy trousers are Baji. Both men's and women's overcoats are called Durumagi. The chief characteristics of Korean costumes are their smooth curving lines. Hanbok is worn during special occasions such as the New Year's Day, Ch'usok, and weddings.

New Year's Day and Ch'usok are the two most important national and family holidays. New Year's Day (is observed typically in the lunar calendar) and Ch'usok (which falls on the eighth full moon by the lunar calendar is also known as Korean Thanksgiving Day). Both occasions are three-day holidays and many families return to their hometowns to visit their parents and other relatives, and perform an ancestral ritual called chah-reh.

Authentic Korean cuisine: The most striking feature of Korean food may be its fermentation. Almost all of the Korean side dishes are made with at least one fermented condiment - soy sauce, bean paste or hot pepper paste. The famous Kimchi was chosen as one of the five most healthful foods in the world by Health magazine. Kimchi is rich in enzymes and helps improve digestion, restore the proper balance of bacteria in the gut, increase the vitamin content and help absorb nutrients we are consuming.

Kimjang refers to the age-old Korean annual tradition of preparing winter Kimchi with Korean cabbages and radishes. Kimjang takes place in early winter and provides what has become a staple food for Koreans during the long winter.

Ondol is Korean traditional underfloor heating which uses direct heat transfer from wood smoke to the underside of a thick masonry floor. Underneath the floor are stone or concrete flues. Traditionally, hot air was blown through the flues to provide heat. Clay and cement would be placed over the stones to protect the residents from noxious gases.