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Celebration of the Swiss National Day at DMZTo mark to the Swiss National Day, a ceremony was held by the Swiss Embassy to Seoul and the Swiss NNSC at the Joint Security Area of the DMZ on July 30th. Left top: Angel bull with wings made of forks, knives and spoons Right top: Markus Dick, Major Secretary of Swiss NNSC, gave opening speech Left middle: Markus Dick, Major Secretary of Swiss NNSC, try out the alpenhorn Right middle: Swiss traditional performance by Korea Basel Yodel Club Left bottom: When the Swiss national rythem started... Red wave sweeps across downtown SeoulAfter several days of grim weather, the sun finally came out to shine on the crowds gathering in downtown Seoul ahead of Korea's crucial World Cup opening game against Togo.
With several hours to go before the kick-off, the streets around Gwanghwamun and City Hall Plaza were a sea of red t-shirts and Korean national flags.
Ceremony to celebrates the Day of RussiaOn the occasion of the Day of Russia on June 12th, Ambassador Gleb Ivashentsov hosted a reception at the Russian Embassy in downtown Seoul. The ambassador opened the evening with a speech where he praised the friendship and partnership between Russia and Korea. More than a hundred diplomats, journalists and special guests attended the function.
Along with the ceremonies held by Russian Embassies world wide, thousands of people in Moscow marched through the streets, waving Russian flags and banners. President Vladimir Putin presented state awards to Russians recognized for their achievements in science, literature, and art at a reception in the Kremlin.
The Russian parliament declared its sovereignty on June 12, 1990. The day has been officially recognized as a holiday since 1994 when it was established by former President Boris Yeltsin.
More about Russia, please visit Reception to mark the 108th Philippine Independence DayOn the independence day of the Republic of the Philippines, its ambassador to Seoul Susan O. Castrence treated the guests with fantastic Philippine food and an evening of entertainment at the Grand Hyatt Hotel.
The highlight of the evening was a concert by a chorus group of Philippine children who are currently performing in Seoul. Their beautiful voices and professional performance impressed everyone in attendance.
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Thailand sends out Grand Invitation to the worldTo honor the 60th Anniversary of his Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand’s accession to the throne, the country is hosting a year-long Grand Festival of Events nationwide to share its magnificent culture with all visitors.
With a speech from the Thai ambassador Vasin Teeravechyan, the Thailand Grand Festival Party opened on Wednesday at the Westin Chosun in downtown Seoul.
During the party, people enjoyed famous Thai traditional dancing, body massage, boxing, etc. Hundreds of diplomatic officials and domestic and overseas journalists in Seoul attended the event.
For more information, please visit SFCC 50th Anniversary receptionThe Seoul Foreign Correspondent Club celebrated the 50th anniversary of its founding at the Westin Chosun Hotel in Seoul on June 2nd.
The celebration included the publication of a book named “Korea Witness,” which contains contributions from more than 60 foreign correspondents, both retired and current, on their coverage of key events in the tortuous history of modern Korea. A photo exhibition which remembered the history of the SFCC was also brought to the reception.
The SFCC had only nine members in the mid-1950s when the country was still reeling from the Korean War. Now the club has over 600 members and is considered one of Seoul's most prestigious groups. For more information, please visit Qatari Ambassador to Seoul held dinner for JournalistsJust after a few days I arrived in Seoul, I was lucky enough to be invited to a sit-down dinner held by the Qatari Ambassador Ahmed Saif Al-Midhadi. Journalists from overseas and local media were invited to the dinner.
The highlight of the function was a very cozy concert by the ambassador’s wife Naomi Maki, a famous Japanese pianist and singer. Mixing the piano with a Korean traditional instrument, the music brought a new interpretation of the growing South Korea to the listeners.
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Norway celebrates its Constitution DayMy first embassy function in Seoul was a reception at the Grand Hyatt Hotel held by the Norwegian Ambassador H.E. Mr. Arild Braastad and Mrs. Nina M. Braastad, on the occasion of Norway's Constitution Day on May 17th.
The reception was joined by South Korean Defense Minister Yoon Kwang-Ung and other diplomatic officials currently serving in Seoul.
In the history of Norway, May 17,1814 marks both the country's declaration of independence and the triumph of constitutional government. The national Day for many starts with a ‘brunch’ which is often a virtual ‘sea’ of seafood and other delicacies.
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