Exploring Korean-American Heritage & Interculturalism
Korean Independence Movement Day is Today!In the Koreas, people celebrate March 1st as an official holiday known as the March First Movement, Samil Independence Movement Day, or the Manse Demonstrations. [Read more…]
The Olympics – Unity through CompetitionThe 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea finish up this Sunday. I can’t say that I’ve been following along every day, but I’ve enjoyed watching at the gym while I exercise. There’s nothing more inspirational while working out, than watching athletes do what they do best! (I can’t wait for the Tour de France for this reason!)
But you know what I found really inspirational was what happened after Lee Sang Hwa, speed skater for South Korea, lost out on the gold medal to Japan in the 500 meter race. [Read more…]
How to Play Korean Jacks (Gonggi)Gonggi (공기) is a traditional Korean children’s game. And it’s probably one of the easiest Korean games, and games in general, to play. All you need are five pebbles, or something of the like, and a flat surface. Plus, you can play it by yourself or with as many people as you like! [Read more…]
How To Make Japchae (Korean Noodle Stir Fry)Japchae (잡채), or jap chae, is a delicious Korean noodle stir fry dish! It’s ubiquitous at any major Korean event (birthdays, holidays, funerals, etc.). Plus it’s a great way to sneak some veggies in!
If you’ve read my other recipes, then you know that I’m not a fan of complicated recipes that require you to buy a ton of new ingredients. Japchae doesn’t require that, which is another reason why I love it! [Read more…]
Korean Superstition of Don’t Bathe on New Year’s DaySeollal starts tomorrow with Lunar New Year being on Friday. So I thought I’d post a public service warning, of sorts, about not bathing on New Year’s day.
