Yesterday, the celebration of the Korean traditional holiday "Chusok" took place, the organizer of which was OO "Ethnic and Cultural Association of Koreans of Astana".

"The active staff of the Korean center is constantly participating in all the activities of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan and contributing to the strengthening of the unity of the country," noted in her speech the head of the secretariat of the Assembly of the people of Kazakhstan in the city of Astana Kusainova L.S. She also added that one of the main directions of work of the Assembly of the people of Kazakhstan is not only the preservation and strengthening of public accord, but also the development of the national culture, tradition and language, ethnic groups living in Kazakhstan.

The festive event was attended by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea to the Republic of Kazakhstan Kim De Sik, representatives of the embassy and Korean cultural center, members of the Assembly of the people of Kazakhstan, prominent public figures, leaders of ethno-cultural organizations and residents of the capital.

Thanksgiving "Chusok" is one of the most important Korean holidays, which coincides with the autumn harvest time - sometimes abundance and prosperity. This holiday allowed to see the many-sided creativity of Korean culture.

During the event, the guests had the opportunity to see a rich concert program. Vocal, instrumental and choreographic performances were filled with inimitable national color and unique character of performance. The singing of the "Chen Ryu" folk choir delighted all the guests present. The exhibition of dishes of the national Korean cuisine did not leave anyone indifferent.

During the event, a photo exhibition about the important events in the active work OO «Ethnocultural association of koreans of Astana".

Member of the Union of Journalists of the USSR and the Republic of Kazakhstan, a well-known journalist of the Kazakh and Korean press,The Son V.E. in his speech he said: "Kazakhstan is a huge country, Homeland of several generations of Koreans. We love the Motherland not because it is big, but because it is our own. We found this homeland 80 years ago. "

This year Kazakhstani Koreans celebrate the 80th anniversary of deportation. With a feeling of deep gratitude, they remember how they received their Kazakh land in difficult years. In the 30s, more than 200,000 Koreans of the Far East were deported to Kazakhstan.

Дата события ассамблеи: 11.10.2017

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