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| Title | CCF 2016 Epilogue | ||||
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| Posted by | webmaster | Hit | 6505 | Date | 2016.09.29 |
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CCF 2016 CCF (Culture Communication Forum) aims to introduce the essence of Korean culture to the world and to communicate with different cultures on the globe. This year, 20 delegates, who are the leaders of cultural communication industry from 18 different countries, participated in the CCF 2016. DAY1 The first day of CCF 2016 was hot and bright as the delegates’ passion towards cultural communication was. On the morning of September 4, we started off our day by visiting Changdeokgung Palace and the secret garden, Huwon, which have the most well-preserved original form of Joseon palace and also represent natural-friendly aesthetics of Korean people. 
The delegates learned the history and art of Joseon Dynasty while roaming around the palace. Strolling along the ponds and Huwon, they also enjoyed the beauty and serenity of living within the nature. 
With a crane flying away from the pond, the CCF 2016 began. After enjoying the time within the nature, the delegates headed to Arumjigi to experience Hanok, the traditional Korean house, and Hansik, the traditional Korean cuisine for the first time during this year’s CCF. 
The delegates from all around the world admired the refined, yet comfortable Arumjigi Hanok. They also tasted Hansik for the first time during CCF 2016.
After having well-presented and delicious Korean dishes, they listened to Korean fusion music that combined traditional melodies of Geomungo with modernity of the guitar. Then the delegates turned their steps towards the National Museum of Korea. 
At the biggest museum in Korea, our delegates felt colourfulness and beauty of the art and half-million years of Korean history. They couldn’t take their eye off from the statue of a thinking Buddha and the golden crowns and jewellery from the ancient dynasties. Next, we went to the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art for the exhibition on Lee Jung-Seob. 
Through the images of ox that represents the ordinary Korean people and of the innocent children, the delegates learned and felt the art and history of modern period in Korea that penetrates an individual’s life. 
We had our first dinner at Congdu which introduces traditional Korean dishes to the world with beans and Jang, Korean paste or sauce, which are the basis of Korean cuisine. 
Over nicely-cooked dinner and flavoury wine, the delegates got to know each other better. Our first day ended with watching “KOREA Sim Cheong” at the Korea House. 
The delegates enjoyed Korean culture both visually and aurally while watching the performance which was delivered through Korean traditional performing arts, such as Ogomu (the dance with five drums) and pansori (the epic chant), with holograms. Especially, Tama Waipara, our delegate from New Zealand, went up to the stage and danced Buchaechum (the fan dance) with the dancers of the cast to make the atmosphere even more cheerful and exciting. 
Our first day of CCF 2016 ended with leaving unforgettable memories to the delegates’ minds. Day2 The second day began. 
The delegates kicked off their day with visiting the Korean Furniture Museum. They were fascinated by the delicate beauty of traditional Korean Hanok and furniture. 
Especially, they experienced Korean culture even more vividly as they wore Yunui Hanbok, traditional Korean clothing, feeling as if they actually became Korean people. Also, they cooled off from heat while fanning themselves with the fan that the calligrapher Kang Byung In presented with the delegates’ names in Korean on it. 
They turned their steps towards Mugungwha to taste the authentic Korean cuisine with a modern flair. The delegates were also stunned by the view of skyline of Seoul which they could appreciate over the window of this restaurant on the 38th floor of Lotte Hotel. 
After the dinner, we visited the National Hangeul Museum which introduces the history and beauty of Hangeul, the Korean writing system which is one of the best and the most valuable heritage in the national history. 
The delegates from all around the world learned the history and the principles of Hangeul while listening to the docent’s explanation. 
They headed to the experience centre where they watched a part of Bongsan Talchum (the masked dance). Then they performed Talchum themselves while following the folksy lines and rejoinders such as Eolssu and Johta. 
The delegates fell in love with this cheerful and exciting Talchum as they danced along the Jajinmori rhythm with Hansam on their arms and masks on their faces. Next, they arrived at the Hyundai Card ‘Design Lab’ & ‘Card Factory’. 
The delegates marvelled at Huyndai Card’s creative efforts to develop and design credit and cash cards that perfectly suit each customer’s needs. 
Especially, all of them participated very proactively in the lecture that the company had prepared with Mr. Tae Young Jung, the Ceo of Hyundai Card, who introduced the management philosophy of the firm and had a Q&A session. After exploring the modernity of Korea, the delegates arrived at Bicena for the Korean dinner. 
The delegates found themselves fell in love with Korean dishes, and looked back upon their two-day journey over dinner. Our final destination was N Seoul Tower which was the best place to appreciate the beautiful skyline and night landscape of Seoul. The delegates had small chats on the cable car while looking over the windows to the wonderful night view of Seoul. 
The delegates had free time to look around the observatory and to enjoy the nightscape of the city by themselves. DAY3 On the morning of September 6, the CCF Discussion 2016 began with 20 opinion leaders from all around the world eager to share their experience in Seoul and to talk about their own culture. 
This year’s theme was “Where Does the Strength of Cultural Communication Come From? Connection!” The delegates shared their efforts and philosophy to create new culture that embraces both tradition and modernity, and to communicate with different cultures. In the evening, CCF Night, the finale of CCF, finally began.  After the welcoming speech by Prof. Choi Jungwha, President of CICI, H.E. Yoo Il-ho, the deputy Prime Minister, Mr. Kim Dong-ho, President of Busan International Film Festival, and H.E. Mark Lippert, United States Ambassador delivered congratulatory speech respectively. 
The first programme was the delegates’ interview session with Mr. Mickey Kim, the Director of Google, where they shared their experiences and opinions on the two-day Seoul tour. Soon, the well-presented and delicious dinner was served and special performances were set on the stage. 
Over dinner, the participants appreciated the Malaysian delegate Mr. Rosnan Rahman’s Makyung performance which was exotic and also attractive at the same time. Next, Mr. Tim Strong, the US delegate and also a very famous and representative Jazz singer, sang “Chowu” by Patty Kim and moved the audiences. Mr. Tama Waipara, the New Zealand delegate and a famous Maori musician, performed ‘Pokarekare Ana’ with La Baie, a Korean cross-over band. It was a totally new experience to listen to ‘Pokarekare Ana’ in Maori whose lyrics were originally known to be sung in Korean. Finally, La Baie showed their own music which connects Jazz, electronic and pop. The last stage where they sang Arirang with all the audience left a strong aftertaste to everyone’s mind. 
At last, there was the time for lucky draw that everybody had been waiting for so long started. A big congratulations to all our winners! 
Above is the photo that the 20 delegates took to celebrate the opening of CCF Night 2016. We look forward to hearing the news that all of these delegates take part in promoting Korean culture in their home countries. In order to see more pictures, please click: https://goo.gl/photos/CtkeL4oLhxCZTcJr5 |
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