- Invitation to Korean Culture Day!
Join us for Korean Culture Day, a lively celebration of Korean Culture and Language! You'll enjoy a variety of exciting performances, including a muscian's graceful playing of the haegum (Korean fiddle), exciting taekwondo demonstrations and K-dances by campus clubs, and melodious Korean songs by some fellow students.
The highlight of the day is our bustling Korean Marketplace. Immerse yourself in the experience of buying and selling Korean goods, food and snacks. Try on traditional Korean Hanbok clothing, explore the art of calligraphy, and enjoy traditional Korean games. The event also invited students researching Korean language and culture to participate in the poster panel demonstration during the event. It's a day of fun and cultural exploration you won't want to miss! - Highlights of the Event
Performances:
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.
Location: Zodiac Fountain (South Pool), Wang Center-
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- 11:00 AM Haegum Concert by Heejung Han, NY based Musician
- 11:40 AM Guitar Performance by John Choi and his friends
- 11:50 AM SBU TaeKwonDo Club Demonstration
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Korean Market Place:
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: Theater Lobby, Wang CenterWho is invited? This event is aimed for students taking Korean Language classes to help build their conversational skills while engaging in a fun Korean economy of buying and selling goods! However, visitors including all Stony Brook students are welcome to join us for this immersive experience.
How do I participate? Anyone can participate by simply showing up to the event. As an SBU Student taking Korean Language classes you will be given your fixed amount of play money and specific instructions in class. As a visitor, walk-ins to the event are welcome! Come to the Headquarters Station and we'll help you out!
We invite you to participate in a variety of activities during the event. Participants will receive stamp books to collect stamps at designated stations. Those who collect all six stamps and complete their books are encouraged to turn them in at headquarters. A raffle will be held at the end of the program where participants with completed stamp books will have the opportunity to win gifts.
What to experience? You will be able to experience a bustling Korean Market right here on Stony Brook Campus! Just to list a few: Come check out our Food Stations and treat yourself to some Kimbap and Tteokbokki (Korean Street Food). Or you're welcome to take part in some of our traditional games we have prepared at our Tradtional Games Station. Feel free to come with some small items you would like to sell and open a market of your own at our Flea Market Station!
The Market features:
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- Contact
Sophia Yoon
Undergraduate Assistant
sophia.yoon@stonybrook.edu
Ahror Temirov
Undergraduate Assistant
ahror.temirov@stonybrook.edu