Kimchi Day celebrated with UN Women Association members at Korean Cultural Centre India
NEW DELHI: Korean Cultural Centre India organized one-day ‘Kimchi Making Experience event’ on 22nd November, the day which is designated as ‘Kimchi day’ by Korean Government. This event featured an introduction to Korean Kimchi culture called the ‘Kimjang’, which has been designated as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO as well as an experience & workshop to make Kimchi on your own. Twenty members of the UN Women Association participated and made Kimchi themselves.
Hwang Ilyong, the director of Korean Cultural Centre India (KCCI) said, “We have planned and prepared this event to introduce the global status of Kimchi, which has been recognized as a cultural value for the community. The area of interest is expanding to Korean food as Indian interest in Korean culture increases; especially the interest in Kimchi is particularly high among the love of Korean food in India. While preparing for this event, we heard many requests to run Kimchi-making experience and workshop programs in various regions of India. Just as UNESCO has designated Korea’s shared and co-prosperous ‘Kimjang’ culture as an Intangible Heritage of Humanity, I hope we can share warm hearts with local people as we prepare for the cold winter through this event.”
Anne Mburu-de Wagt, UNWA Chair thanked KCCI for inviting UNWA and celebrating the UNESCO Designated Kimchi Day.
“We are grateful to KCCI for sharing the recipe and traditions of Kimchi making. For many of us, this was an introduction to Kimchi making. We look forward to savouring the dishes of this time-honored delicacy and reaping its numerous health benefits. We look forward to another occasion of learning the traditions of Korea and continued collaboration,” said Anne Mburu-de Wagt, UNWA Chair.
She expressed her gratitude towards Kimchi Making Certified Chef Mrs. Sindy Cho for guiding the workshop and coordinating the whole event and Chef Sumi for her presence and advice. UNWA is particularly grateful to the KCCI for so generously donating the proceeds from this workshop to the UNWA kindergarten in Bhogal in Jangpura in Delhi.
The Kimchi making experience at KCCI was a fun filled experience and was enjoyed by all present.
