(also published at Korea.net: Experiencing Hanbok, Traditional Tea)
The Philippine Women’s Club (PWC) did it again!
We had ladies and a gent dressed in hanbok 한복 last April 28, 2018, at the Korean Food Temple at Jongno. The attendees wore Hanbok while the PWC ladies wore Philippine national dresses for our culture sharing.
The colorful display of dresses complemented the colorful personalities present and the amiable atmosphere while we were waiting for everyone. When it was time to settle down and start learning how to prepare the Korean traditional dessert, everyone was eager and attention all glued to the monk demonstrating how to prepare the dessert properly. It was a tasty treat!
For tea, the dried lotus flower was a revelation for all the attendees. Everybody watched in awe as each petal was meticulously spread out until the lotus flower was revealed. It must take a very special skill and a sense of serenity to be able to successfully unfold such a beauty. When it was time to serve the tea, the taste didn’t disappoint. Not at all. It was warm and smooth and with the gentlest aroma.
The beautiful Hanbok, the tasty Korean traditional dessert paired with the lotus flower tea are the easiest and most relatable of all Korean practices. It was a beautiful day of culture sharing and learning.
To cap off the event, some of the attendees went on a Hanbok stroll around and inside Gyeongbuk Palace. It was a beautiful sight, creating beautiful memories.
photos courtesy of Miss Athena Ong
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