2022 is the year of the black tiger. It can be said that the Lunar New Year is the biggest event not only in Korea but also for Koreans all around the world. To celebrate this Lunar New Year, the Powerhouse Museum held various events to showcase Korean cultures.
From Kimchi making workshop with Heather Jeong, to Bokjumeoni fortune pouches making workshop with artist Taerim Claire Jeon and Lantern Making workshop with Jongpobpsa Temple, Koreans and their friends who participated in various Korean cultural events said they were very happy to take part in the traditional Korean events in Australia.
A man called 'Mr Lee' living in Sydney says “It's nice to be able to participate in various events including K-Pop dance and kimchi making workshop in such a good place. Because my family don't get to see these things a lot.”
His wife agrees and says “I think it is great that they hosted something like this. I hope there’s more”
Chef Heather Jeong who has run various Kimchi workshops says Kimchi has become more popular in Australia recently.
“These days, more Australians make kimchi while we are buying Kimchi. Yes, they are loving Kimchi a lot.” She says.
Furthermore, Hanbok parade and K-pop dance performances were held there. 'What is the reason for such a variety of Korean events in this Powerhouse Museum?'
Nikki Mortimer, an exhibition project coordinator at the Powerhouse says “Our Lunar New Year festival or event is celebrating Korean culture, and this is because we currently have the exhibition Five Hundred Arhats at the museum and the exhibition comes from the Chuncheon National Museum in South Korea.”
Dancer from IMI entertainment says there are so many Australians who love K-pop recently and K-pop dance is gaining huge popularity in Australia.
“The music from the K-Pop side is very fascinating. As a dancer it’s always good to expand your knowledge of music so I think I really like Korean music and especially on the K-Pop side.” He says.
Miranda Day, a Hanbok Designer says “Hanbok has so much potential in today’s society. Contemporary Hanbok. And I really want to be able to show that to everyone so they become interested and I hope wear hanbok as well.”
Meanwhile, the Five Hundred Arhats of Changnyeongsa Temple, which began on 2 December last year, will continue to be held at the powerhouse museum until 15 May.
