Pronounced: hwan yung bat neun
Meaning: Welcome (according to an internet Korean Dictionary)
Yesterday, Feb 18th, we had the Opening Ceremony for the 2011 EPIK Orientation. Despite the fact that they made us all wear our matching EPIK hoodies, it was a really great event. During the ceremony, groups from local schools performed traditional Korean performances for us.
Students from Pukyong Nationaly University did a Samul nori number. Samul nori is a form of percussion music, in which the members play only four instruments.
Local high school students performed two dances for us. The first a Sogo (small drum) dance.
The final performance was a dance inspired by the poem "Love Song of Butterfly". It was beautiful!
Following the performance we were addressed by Hee Du Jeon (VP of the National Institute for International Education) and Park Mae Eon (President of Pukyong National University).
Overall, a pretty impressive evening and a great display of Korean traditions.
Meagan,Sounds like you are settling right into your new adventure. I love this blog. What a great idea! Anxious to see where you will be living and what you will be teaching. Saw your Mom and Heather today at the Style Show and luncheon.Hugs to you!
ReplyDeleteHi Meagan!glad you made it! The pictures are lovely - wish I could hear the music too!Have a wonderful time and enjoy every moment!
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