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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Seoul:20231201T103000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Seoul:20231201T123000
DTSTAMP:20231114T050820Z
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SUMMARY:Special K-Art & Culture Program: Christmas Wreath Making Workshop and Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:December is fast approaching\, and the K-Art & Culture program series  will conclude with a special Christmas wreath-making workshop to celebrate the year’s end and our giving spirit. Please join us in making festive wreaths as we share blessings and raise funds for a children’s welfare home. Seventy percent of ticket sales will be donated to a chosen charity. Your contribution will help provide Christmas gifts to the children\, fostering a joyous holiday celebration for all.  \nWe will give you all the materials needed to create your stunning Christmas wreath\, including decorative ornaments and packaging to take it home. Your unique wreath will bring the holiday spirit into your home: hang it on a door\, a fireplace\,  a mirror\, or a window\, or decorate your table. Be creative and use it as you like! \nThere will also be a lucky draw\, and one happy participant will take home a bottle of Italian sparkling wine\, ‘Italian Christmas Dolce Asti’ with the wreath. Celebrate the holiday with us at this fun and meaningful event!  \nSIWA member and volunteer Jean Kim will lead this workshop. As an innovation consultant with a design background and the founder of Progetto823\, Jean brings her passion for home decoration and flower arrangements to enrich this creative session. \n  \nEvent date & time: 2023.12.01. 10:30 am – 12:30 pm \nEvent host: Sejung Jang\, vpfundraising@siwakorea.com  \n  \nVenue: Cafe Promise – 113\, Boneunsa-ro\, Gangnam-gu / 카페프라미스 서울 강남구 봉은사로 113 지상1층 \nNaver map: https://naver.me/5HSEpf42 \n  \nNr of participants: 11 – The event is open to SIWA members and their guests. \nTicket price: 80.000 KRW (60\,50 USD) – including a cup of coffee or tea as refreshment.  \nIMPORTANT NOTE FOR PAYMENT:  \nIf you wish to make a payment through our website\, please make sure to use a credit card issued outside of South Korea\, as currently Paypal and its credit card system do not accept South Korean credit cards. \nWith South Korean bank account and credit card you can make your payment via Bank transfer: \n\nBank Name: KEB Hana Bank\nBank Account #: 359-910024-03504\nAccount Name: SIWA (시와)\nDescription: *please add your name*_GIVE\n\n  \nAdditional Information: Registrations and payments must be completed by November 27th. \n If a cancellation occurs after the 27th for a pre-purchase ticket\, you will be charged 10\,000 won as a cancellation fee.
URL:https://siwakorea.com/event/special-k-art-culture-program-christmas-wreath-making-workshop-and-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Cafe Promise\, 강남구 봉은사로 113 지상1층\, 서울\, Korea\, Republic of
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sejung Jang":MAILTO:Sejung@siwakorea.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Seoul:20231201T130000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Seoul:20231201T150000
DTSTAMP:20231103T060209Z
CREATED:20231103T055133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T060209Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteering opportunity at the Soup Kitchen in ANNA’S HOUSE
DESCRIPTION:Our volunteering opportunity brings you to the kitchen of  ANNA’s HOUSE where supporters and  volunteers prepare and serve 500+ warm meals daily to homeless people and adolescent runaways.  \nANNA’S HOUSE was established in 1992 by Father Vincenzo Bordo\, an Italian priest who dedicates his time and life to serve those in need. At Anna’s House they are committed to work for underprivileged people living on the streets\, let them be homeless adults\, runaway street kids or abandoned elderly.  \nAnna’s House offers food\, clothes\, medicine to solve daily physiological needs\, while also providing legal\, psychological counseling\, work opportunity\, long term shelter and safe space. \nSIWA volunteers can help out with the cooking preparations in the Soup Kitchen. \nJoin us to give a helping hand every first or fourth Friday of the month. \n  \nEvent date & time: 2023.12.01. 13:00 – 15:00  \nVenue: Anna’s House – 28 Maji-ro\, Jungwon-gu\, Seongnam-si\, Gyeonggi-do (안나의 집 – 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28) \nNaver map: https://naver.me/5TvisKZY  \n 
URL:https://siwakorea.com/event/volunteering-opportunity-at-the-soup-kitchen-in-annas-house-12-01/
LOCATION:Anna’s House – 안나의 집  ( 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28)\, 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28\, 서울\, Korea\, Republic of
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sejung Jang":MAILTO:Sejung@siwakorea.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Seoul:20231209T103000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Seoul:20231209T120000
DTSTAMP:20231206T064857Z
CREATED:20231103T060422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T064857Z
UID:3762-1702117800-1702123200@siwakorea.com
SUMMARY:SIWA Korean Speaking Club
DESCRIPTION:If you are a foreigner\, living in South Korea\, for sure it has its peculiarities and perks. 🙂You might be allured into Korean culture by the catchy K-pop songs and romantic or action filled K-dramas and movies. Or you just simply fell in love with the tasty food\, the unique traditions and history\, the buzzing life in the cities and the serene landscapes of the mountains and sea side.  \nWell no matter what brings you here\, probably you have quickly noticed that some level knowledge of the Korean language can be super useful to get around in everyday life. Yet to acquire a foreign language is a hard skill to master\, let that be Korean with its own alphabet\, writing system and 7 verb paradigms and speech levels.  \nBut no better way to take on that challenge than among friends\, a supportive community and an attentive native instructor. 🙂 \nIf you are familiar with Hangul symbols and reading goes okay\, but you feel you could boost your speaking skills\, come and join our Korean Speaking Club sessions with Mrs Joy and other SIWA members. We will offer sessions every 2nd Saturday and 4th Wednesday in each month which you can attend as your busy life allows. \nWe promise to keep it simple and fun with focusing on daily topics that you can use to make your life easier in South Korea. \n  \nLevel: any level \nParticipants will be grouped according to their level with native korean. Aim is to have small groups with  max 4-5 persons. \n  \nEvent date & time: 2023.12.09. 10:30 am – 12:00 pm \n  \nEvent host: Sue Lim (SIWA Member & Coordinator)\, siwa.suemin@gmail.com \nVenue: Cafe Promise\, Bonguensa-ro\, Gangnam-gu // 카페프라미스 서울 강남구 봉은사로 113 지상1층 \nNaver map: https://naver.me/5HSEpf42  \n  \nNr of participants: 15 \nTicket price: free for members / 10\,000 kw for non members – The payment of non-members goes to the SIWA social impact projects supporting local charities. \nAdditional Information:  This event is for SIWA members and their guests only!
URL:https://siwakorea.com/event/siwa-korean-speaking-club-12-09/
LOCATION:Cafe Promise\, 강남구 봉은사로 113 지상1층\, 서울\, Korea\, Republic of
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Lim":MAILTO:siwa.suemin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Seoul:20231213T120000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Seoul:20231213T140000
DTSTAMP:20231205T235828Z
CREATED:20231123T093730Z
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SUMMARY:SIWA Winter Luncheon with “Giving December” Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Reflecting on a dynamic year marked by meaningful achievements under SIWA’s motto\, ‘Coming Together to Inspire\,’ we extend heartfelt gratitude to our cherished members and patrons whose unwavering support has been the cornerstone of our growth and success. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.  \nThis event is more than just a delicious meal; it is a gathering of old and new friends\, a shared experience of joy and gratitude\, and an opportunity to build special memories together. Let’s create moments of warmth and connection\, surrounded by the season’s magic. Save the date for an afternoon filled with laughter\, good company\, and the joy of giving.  \nFor this special occasion\, we have prepared beautiful holiday gifts that are available for online purchase. The proceeds from your generous contributions will be donated to Open Arms Korea (OA)\, supporting them in preparing New Year gifts for the children in four different welfare homes they mentor through the English program.   \nJoin us for a jubilant end-of-year celebration at SIWA’s Annual Winter Luncheon at the Mariposa Restaurant of the Fairmont Hotel. Indulge yourself with a festive meal and fine-dining experience\, while you appreciate the holiday spirit with your friends at SIWA. \n  \nEvent date & time: 2023.12.13. 12:00 pm – 14:00 pm \n  \nVenue: Mariposa at Fairmont Ambassador Seoul –  108\, Yeoui-daero\, Yeongdeungpo-gu\, Seoul \n // 페어몬트 앰배서더 서울 마리포사 – 서울 영등포구 여의대로 108 페어몬트 앰배서더 서울 29층 \nNaver map: https://naver.me/5DHjySOi  \n  \nNr of participants: 18 – The event is open to SIWA members and their guests. \n  \nPrice for the Winter Luncheon: The price includes 5 course-meal with tea or coffee. \nPlease check out the standard (SIWA Winter Luncheon – menu) and vegan menu (SIWA Winter Luncheon – VEGAN menu) and select your preferred choice\, about which we will contact you by December 6th. \n  \nSIWA member ticket: 100.000 KRW (76\,5 USD) \nNon- member ticket: 120.000 KRW (92\,0 USD) \n  \nHandmade items available for online purchase at the SIWA “Giving December” Fundraiser: \n\nChristmas Wax Tablet (GIFT1): 30.000 KRW (23\,5 USD)\nChristmas Flower Box (GIFT2): 50.000 KRW (38\,5 USD)\nChristmas Centerpiece (GIFT3): 50.000 KRW (38\,5 USD)\n\n \nIMPORTANT NOTE FOR PAYMENT:  \nIf you wish to make a payment through our website\, please make sure to use a credit card issued outside of South Korea\, as currently Paypal and its credit card system do not accept South Korean credit cards. \nWith South Korean bank account and credit card you can make your payment via Bank transfer: \n\nBank Name: KEB Hana Bank\nBank Account #: 359-910024-03504\nAccount Name: SIWA (시와)\nDescription: *please add your name*_LUNCH / GIFT1 / GIFT2 / GIFT3 (in line with your purchase)\n\n  \nAdditional Information: Registrations and payments for the Winter Luncheon must be completed by December 6th. No reimbursement is feasible for this event due to the reservation policy of the restaurant. \nPurchase and payments for the online fundraiser gifts must be completed by December 4th. Handmade gifts will be ready for December 13th and can be picked up at the luncheon. With special needs for pick up\, please contact our team after placing your order.
URL:https://siwakorea.com/event/siwa-winter-luncheon-with-giving-december-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Mariposa at Farimont Ambassador Seoul\, 영등포구 여의대로 108\, 서울\, Korea\, Republic of
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sejung Jang":MAILTO:Sejung@siwakorea.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Seoul:20231214T155000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Seoul:20231214T183000
DTSTAMP:20231103T060646Z
CREATED:20231103T060646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T060646Z
UID:3765-1702569000-1702578600@siwakorea.com
SUMMARY:Volunteering at NANUMI Soup Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:SIWA continues to bring you volunteering opportunities supporting underprivileged local communities. This month you can lend your hand in serving food to homeless people at the NANUMI Soup Kitchen\, where hundreds of meals are provided daily to those in need.  \nJoin with SIWA for 2-3 hours on the second or fourth Thursday of the month. Your help will be greatly appreciated at NANUMI Soup Kitchen. \n  \nEvent date & time: 2023.12.14. 15:50 – 18:30 \nVenue / meeting spot: NANUMI Soup Kitchen – 353-2\, Hangang-daero\, Yongsan-gu\, Seoul \nNaver map: https://naver.me/FKx540fK \nAdditional Information:  \n\nPlease wear a KF94 mask.\nA participant must have completed the third dose of COVID-19 vaccines.
URL:https://siwakorea.com/event/volunteering-at-nanumi-soup-kitchen-12-14/
LOCATION:Nanumi Soup Kitchen\, 353-2\, Hangang-daero\, Yongsan-gu\, Seoul\, Seoul\, South Korea
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sejung Jang":MAILTO:Sejung@siwakorea.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Seoul:20231215T101500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Seoul:20231215T123000
DTSTAMP:20231211T055001Z
CREATED:20231103T055935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T055001Z
UID:3756-1702635300-1702643400@siwakorea.com
SUMMARY:SIWA Monthly Book Club: "A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT” by Norman Maclean
DESCRIPTION:Our Monthly Book Club will say goodbye to 2023 with a special gathering at the National Library of Korea. Participants will watch together the screenplay adaptation of  the novel “A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT” and discuss the differences and similarities between the storylines over a nice lunch and coffee. \nThe movie starts at 10:30 sharp\, so our group will meet at 10:15 to take part in the screening together 🙂 \nPlease make sure you register through our website if you are interested\, so we can reserve a seminar room at NLK for the screening.  \nBesides registering on our website\, there are a few extra requirements by NLK to be able to enter the facilities. \nKorean Book Club members\, who intend to attend the event\, need to register for membership at NLK on nl.go.kr and share your ID and phone number with our event host as it has been communicated in the group chat on KakaoTalk. \nInternational Book Club members are good to attend without registering at NLK\, however please make sure to have your passport with you on the day. \nJoin our group and enjoy this special meetup on December 15th. \n  \nIf you want to plan ahead\, next month’s book is “INTERPRETER OF MALADIES” by Jhumpa Lahiri \n  \nEvent date & time: 2023.12.15. 10:15 am – 12:30 pm \nVenue / meeting spot: National Library of Korea – 201 Banpo-daero\, Seocho-gu\, Seoul // 국립중앙도서관 서울 서초구 반포대로 201 \nNaver map: https://naver.me/GkKkYly3 \n  \nAdditional Information: BC events are exclusively for SIWA members. 
URL:https://siwakorea.com/event/siwa-monthly-book-club-a-river-runds-through-it/
LOCATION:National Library of Korea\, 201 Banpo-daero\, Seocho-gu\, Seoul\, Korea\, Republic of
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sejung Jang":MAILTO:Sejung@siwakorea.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Seoul:20231222T130000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Seoul:20231222T150000
DTSTAMP:20231103T061416Z
CREATED:20231103T061416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T061416Z
UID:3771-1703250000-1703257200@siwakorea.com
SUMMARY:Volunteering opportunity at the Soup Kitchen in ANNA’S HOUSE
DESCRIPTION:Our volunteering opportunity brings you to the kitchen of  ANNA’s HOUSE where supporters and  volunteers prepare and serve 500+ warm meals daily to homeless people and adolescent runaways.  \nANNA’S HOUSE was established in 1992 by Father Vincenzo Bordo\, an Italian priest who dedicates his time and life to serve those in need. At Anna’s House they are committed to work for underprivileged people living on the streets\, let them be homeless adults\, runaway street kids or abandoned elderly.  \nAnna’s House offers food\, clothes\, medicine to solve daily physiological needs\, while also providing legal\, psychological counseling\, work opportunity\, long term shelter and safe space. \nSIWA volunteers can help out with the cooking preparations in the Soup Kitchen. \nJoin us to give a helping hand every first or fourth Friday of the month. \n  \nEvent date & time: 2023.12.22. 13:00 – 15:00  \nVenue: Anna’s House – 28 Maji-ro\, Jungwon-gu\, Seongnam-si\, Gyeonggi-do (안나의 집 – 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28) \nNaver map: https://naver.me/5TvisKZY  \n 
URL:https://siwakorea.com/event/volunteering-opportunity-at-the-soup-kitchen-in-annas-house-12-22/
LOCATION:Anna’s House – 안나의 집  ( 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28)\, 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28\, 서울\, Korea\, Republic of
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sejung Jang":MAILTO:Sejung@siwakorea.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Seoul:20231227T103000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Seoul:20231227T120000
DTSTAMP:20231218T081446Z
CREATED:20231103T062450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T081446Z
UID:3774-1703673000-1703678400@siwakorea.com
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - SIWA Korean Speaking Club
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED due to holiday season! \n\nIf you are a foreigner\, living in South Korea\, for sure it has its peculiarities and perks. 🙂You might be allured into Korean culture by the catchy K-pop songs and romantic or action filled K-dramas and movies. Or you just simply fell in love with the tasty food\, the unique traditions and history\, the buzzing life in the cities and the serene landscapes of the mountains and sea side.  \nWell no matter what brings you here\, probably you have quickly noticed that some level knowledge of the Korean language can be super useful to get around in everyday life. Yet to acquire a foreign language is a hard skill to master\, let that be Korean with its own alphabet\, writing system and 7 verb paradigms and speech levels.  \nBut no better way to take on that challenge than among friends\, a supportive community and an attentive native instructor. 🙂 \nIf you are familiar with Hangul symbols and reading goes okay\, but you feel you could boost your speaking skills\, come and join our Korean Speaking Club sessions with Mrs Joy and other SIWA members. We will offer sessions every 2nd Saturday and 4th Wednesday in each month which you can attend as your busy life allows. \nWe promise to keep it simple and fun with focusing on daily topics that you can use to make your life easier in South Korea. \n  \nLevel: any level \nParticipants will be grouped according to their level with native korean. Aim is to have small groups with  max 4-5 persons. \n  \nEvent date & time: 2023.12.27. 10:30 am – 12:00 pm \n  \nEvent host: Sue Lim (SIWA Member & Coordinator)\, siwa.suemin@gmail.com \nVenue: Cafe Promise\, Bonguensa-ro\, Gangnam-gu // 카페프라미스 서울 강남구 봉은사로 113 지상1층 \nNaver map: https://naver.me/5HSEpf42  \n  \nNr of participants: 15 \nTicket price: free for members / 10\,000 kw for non members – The payment of non-members goes to the SIWA social impact projects supporting local charities. \nAdditional Information:  This event is for SIWA members and their guests only!
URL:https://siwakorea.com/event/siwa-korean-speaking-club-12-27/
LOCATION:Cafe Promise\, 강남구 봉은사로 113 지상1층\, 서울\, Korea\, Republic of
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Lim":MAILTO:siwa.suemin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Seoul:20231228T155000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Seoul:20231228T183000
DTSTAMP:20231103T062634Z
CREATED:20231103T062634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T062634Z
UID:3777-1703778600-1703788200@siwakorea.com
SUMMARY:Volunteering at NANUMI Soup Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:SIWA continues to bring you volunteering opportunities supporting underprivileged local communities. This month you can lend your hand in serving food to homeless people at the NANUMI Soup Kitchen\, where hundreds of meals are provided daily to those in need.  \nJoin with SIWA for 2-3 hours on the second or fourth Thursday of the month. Your help will be greatly appreciated at NANUMI Soup Kitchen. \n  \nEvent date & time: 2023.12.28. 15:50 – 18:30 \nVenue / meeting spot: NANUMI Soup Kitchen – 353-2\, Hangang-daero\, Yongsan-gu\, Seoul \nNaver map: https://naver.me/FKx540fK \nAdditional Information:  \n\nPlease wear a KF94 mask.\nA participant must have completed the third dose of COVID-19 vaccines.
URL:https://siwakorea.com/event/volunteering-at-nanumi-soup-kitchen-12-28/
LOCATION:Nanumi Soup Kitchen\, 353-2\, Hangang-daero\, Yongsan-gu\, Seoul\, Seoul\, South Korea
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sejung Jang":MAILTO:Sejung@siwakorea.com
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