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May 11, 2019, Saturday - Hanbok Walk at Loring Park
Time: 9 am
Location: Loring Park
It is inspired by the “Spring of Insadong” hanbok festival in Korea where traditional Korean attire is worn to welcome spring and celebrate tradition and culture.
The word hanbok itself actually means “Korean clothing.” It consists of two main pieces. On the upper body, both men and women wear a jacket called the jeogori. For the bottom, women wear a long, billowing skirt called the chima, while men slip into wide, roomy pants called the baji. Conventionally, the open arms of the jeogori have been said to represent the warmth and embrace of the Korean people, while the voluminous skirts symbolize space and freedom. The hanbok is known to be very comfortable; its baggy silhouette provides ease of movement, influenced by the nomadic tendencies of Koreans back in the day. The origins of the hanbok can be traced back to the Goguryeo Dynasty, one of the Three Ancient Kingdoms of Korea.
We look forward to walking together to deepen our connection to Korean tradition here in the United States.
The purpose of the Hanbok Walk is to raise awareness and celebrate Korean culture and raise funds for the K America Foundation a 501(c)3 nonprofit.
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