Traditional Korean Liquors on Exhibit at KCC
PRESS RELEASE
Traditional Korean Liquors
on Exhibit at KCC
(Jisung Chun, Korean rice liquor sommelier and curator of
the exhibit explains the Korean traditional drinking setting to the guests)
Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines
(KCC) opened its first exhibition for 2018 “Korean Sool” on February 8 at KCC
Exhibit Hall in Taguig City.
The exhibition features the history of Korean
liquor – its origin, brewing process, drinking etiquette and proper table
setting. Varieties of Korean traditional liquors are also on display for the
visitors to discover.
“Sool” or alcohol in Korean language
plays a significant role in Korean drinking and food culture. Korea has a long
tradition of consuming liquors to celebrate holidays, ancestral rites and
exchange goodwill with co-workers and friends.
Jisung Chun, Korean rice liquor sommelier
and founder of Soy and Rice, curated the ‘Korean Sool” exhibition. “There are more than 2,000 kinds of Korean
traditional drinks in Korea. Each drink
has its unique story and flavor. Through
the “Korean Sool” exhibition, I hope to spread the charm of Korean drinks and
start the ‘Korean sool wave’ in the Philippines,” said Chun.
The opening ceremony of the exhibition hosted
a Korean traditional snack (hangwa) making
workshop, free tasting session, makgeolli
(rice wine) making workshop and other programs to provide best experience
of the culture.
“This exhibition is a good opportunity
for the Filipinos to understand further the other aspects of Korean Culture, as
our Filipino friends are showing a great interest in knowing our culture. Here
we will discover the other varieties of Korean traditional drinks aside from
makgeolli and soju and build more understanding on Korean food and drinking
culture,” said LEE Jincheol, Director of KCC.
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