Sejong Culture Academy events about the Hangul (한글) were held on August 24 and 25 for two days.
Riga King Sejong Institute is an organization that promotes Korean language and culture.
There are various cultural events related to Korea and Korean language in the Riga King Sejong Institute.
Sponsored by the King Sejong Foundation in Korea (www.ksif.or.kr) a Sejong Culture Academy events about hangul (한글 - Korean alphabet) were held on August 24 and 25 for two days. Ms. Moon Kyung-Jang from the National Hangul Museum in Korea and hangul calligrapher Mr. Kim Sang-Hun came from Korea to give lectures.
Photography by KSI Riga
On the first day, there was a Hangul story class on the 24th August. Hangul, Korean alphabet, also known as the most scientific alphabet, when and by whom was it invented? And for what purpose? Those were the questions answered in an interesting lecture. As well as, there was a chance to learn how in old times in Korea books were made and to try to make your own book. The students made a character print on the paper directly from the wooden board just like in olden times and tried out the binding of the book the old-fashioned way. In the end the students took a picture with the books they made to remember this special experience.
Photography by KSI Riga
On the second day, 25th August, there was a class of Korean Hangul calligraphy by Mr. Kim Sang-Hun, a famous calligrapher in Korea. Students learned and practiced how to write hangul beautifully. In the end writing meaningful phrases that each could think of on pretty postcards. It would become a good gift for friends and loved ones. After the lecture Mr. Kim Sang-Hun personally wrote beautiful calligraphy to each student as memento. Some even received as a gift a white photo frame that matches the written calligraphy postcard. It will be a warm memory for everyone.
Photography by KSI Riga
Photography by KSI Riga
