Discovering Korean Culture

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Published on Monday, 04 March 2013 12:50

During his visit to Al Akhawayn campus, His Excellency Lee Tae Ho, Ambassador of Korea to Morocco, and his spouse, met with students and visited the wide array of exhibits organized on the occasion of the Korean Day, on February 27-28, 2013 at Al Akhawayn campus.

Organized by student members of the Korea Discovery Club, the Korean Day is one of the many cultural days held throughout the year at the initiative of students at Al Akhawayn to promote world cultures and traditions. 

“Al Akhawayn University is an amazing environment for studying, and we [the Korean Embassy in Morocco] will continue to collaborate with this institution,” said His Excellency Ambassador Lee.

The Korean Day’s activities included exhibits of origami pieces, traditional attire, books, music. The rich program developed by student club members also included food sampling, a Taekwondo show, a movie projection, and a lot more activities. 

His Excellency Ambassador Lee and his spouse attended a formal evening reception held in honor of outstanding students who made it to the President’s List for Fall 2012. The event, which coincided with the Korean Day, featured the Ambassador as keynote speaker. Ambassador Lee presented Korea and discussed aspects of its economic development, before he took part in the distribution of Certificates of Achievement to students.