KSI Tehran Hosts First Cultural Workshop
on Korean Culture
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A two-day festival of Korean culture was held on July 17-18, with 55 participants from the KSI Tehran
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Events were organized around four themes: 'Calligraphy', 'Traditional Masks', 'Korean Cuisine', and
'Yutnori'
On July 17-18, the first cultural workshop was held at the KSI Tehran, located within the Korean Embassy in
Iran. The workshop covered 'Calligraphy', 'Traditional Masks', 'Korean Cuisine', and 'Yutnori', and provided 55
participants from the KSI Tehran an opportunity to learn and directly experience Korean culture.
The 'Calligraphy' workshop began with an introduction to calligraphy. First, the instructor explained the method
of writing consonants, vowels, and syllables, after which participants practiced writing characters themselves.
Then, participants chose one of the 20 provided sentences to carefully decorate each character in calligraphy.
After the workshop, the instructor and participants selected five individuals who had exhibited outstanding
calligraphy skills and awarded them traditional painted fans.
Participants writing sentences they have chosen in calligraphy
In the 'Traditional Masks' workshop, participants learned about Korean traditional masks and watched videos of
mask dances to broaden their understanding. During the subsequent mask coloring session, participants creatively
colored masks like the blue goblin and the crying goblin, enjoying their time.
(Left Photo) Maryam Teacher explaining Korean 'Traditional Masks'
(Right Photo) KSI Tehran operation staff Athena (fourth from left) showing masks and counting participants'
votes
In the 'Korean Cuisine' workshop, 15 participants were divided into five teams of three to experience cooking
Gimbap. The instructor demonstrated step-by-step how to make Gimbap, which participants then followed. After
completing their dishes, the participants, who received chopstick sets as souvenirs, expressed, "I've only seen
Gimbap being made in dramas, but making it was challenging yet fun. I want to get the ingredients and make it
often at home."
Participants joyfully engaging in the workshops
(From left) Korean Cuisine workshop, Yutnori workshop
Finally, in the 'Yutnori' workshop, the instructor introduced this traditional game and explained the rules.
Participants, divided into two teams of five, practiced playing Yutnori under the instructor's guidance. As the
real game began, the closely matched skills of the teams brought the excitement to its peak, with constant
laughter and cheers from the participants. The winning team was thrilled to receive a set of coasters featuring
traditional paintings. Through this cultural workshop, participants gained deeper insights into Korean culture
and created beautiful memories.
Article by Marjan Haghi, correspondent at the KSI Tehran