Revisiting Korea's history was essential to better understand the culture of Korea.

At Changdeok-Goong, we were taking time machine back to Chosun Dyn asty, exploring 5000 years old history.

As you can see, I was restlessly taking pictures of our event to record every joyful moments!

 Our delegates also loved taking pictures (just like me) of beautiful sceneries and architecture.

And they whispered that the pictures were for their personal memories and

for introducing Korea to their peers and colleagues.

Food is an essential tool to understand a culture.

At the moment, our delegates were enjoying Korean traditional cuisine at Siwhadam.

Who did say that ‘a loaf of bread is better than the song of many birds’?

Has "taking pictures of food before dining" become a global, trendy dinning etiquette? :P

Everyone seems to show respect for food by harmoniously taking pictures before dining..

After having a good lunch,

We headed to the Samsung Museum of Art, LEEUM.

The delegates were so thrilled to see this modern art complex and

were so amazed at how the Korean companies are so passionate about cultures and arts.

 

We headed to Chungdong Theatre to watch the performance, "Miso".

Can you notice our delegates in the back seats?

On stage is our Mexico representative, Luise Arreguin, who is also a  choreographer

and a painter in Mexico. He is imitating movements from the performers.

If I hadn't explained this all, you must have believed

that he was actually a one of the performers, weren't you?

Have you ever imagined wine with the Korean traditional food?

Now, after actually trying one ourselves, we can confidently say "yes!"

This combination was indescribably delicious.

Wine and Korean foods actually complement each other well.

Finishing off the first day of CCF with Kang Leo’s Korean traditional cuisine and James Suckling’s wine lesson.

DAY2

                              The 2^nd day of CCF began with the visit to the Institute of Korean Royal Cuisine.

HAN Bok-Ryeor, the president of this institute and  the 3^rd generation professional holder

is giving a thorough explanation about the Korean Royal Cuisine.

It was privileged to have such an opportunity to meet her.

Next destination was Hyundai Card Building!

JUNG Tae Young, the CEO of Hyundai Card welcomed us and gave us a presentation on his company.

Listening to his presentation, The Hyundai Card company seemed to

have a very astounding welfare system for its employees.

 Also the transparent walls for the CEO's office and executives' offices were very refreshing and innovative.

 

Our delegates making a toast with a glass of Makgeolli,

a traditional alcoholic beverage native to Korea.

We were having another traditional Korean lunch at Congdu.

Visit to the Korean Furniture Museum!

 Our delegates were unfamiliar with the wooden furniture at first,

but later they couldn't take their eyes off it because of their delicate beauty.

The delegates meticulously took pictures to capture every details.

The ending the 2nd day tour at Yongsusan for dinner.

As time went by, the delegates found themselves becoming more familiar with the Korean culture.

DAY3

The 3^rd day of CCF started with a grand discussion.

The topic of discussion was "Old vs. New: Presenting the case for traditional or

modern culture’ - 'First Mover, Fast Follower?"

They agreed with the idea of fusing tradition and modern in order for culture to flourish.

We hope our cultural representatives to lead and support our world to become more culturally abundant.

The Highlight of CCF 2013 was the CCF Night.

Two children wearing Hanbok presented bouquets of flowers to our delegates.

 Park Joong-hoon, the delegate of Korea, was answering to the interviewer.

He said, “Every small effort Korean we have put together has brought the Korean movie industry to here.”

Let’s hope the growing future of Korean movie industry!

Do you remember that Arirang melody from the Brazilian Samba Singer?

It was really touching to see us becoming one with singing Arirang.

Music is communication, it is the international language that everyone can understand. J

Lastly, fun time! The time for lucky draw that everybody had been waiting for so long!

A big congrats to all our winners!

After the participation of 3 days event CCF,

the delegates expressed that during the three days they have made unforgettable experience

and memories about the Korean culture, and they appreciated the cultural aspect of being all together.

And they eagerly promised to work as bridge builders to spread Korean culture to the rest of the world.

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