The Korean Cultural Center in the United Arab Emirates is hosting a special hands-on workshop where participants can learn to make songpyeon, traditional Korean half-moon rice cakes, as part of their Souq Chuseok celebration. This cultural event offers visitors an opportunity to experience authentic Korean cuisine while learning about the significance of these symbolic rice cakes in Korean harvest traditions.
Songpyeon holds deep cultural significance in Korean society as a traditional rice cake filled with sweet ingredients and steamed over fragrant pine needles. These distinctive half-moon shaped treats are traditionally prepared and enjoyed with family members during Chuseok, Korea's autumn harvest festival, symbolizing gratitude for the season's bounty. The workshop will provide participants with comprehensive knowledge about the cultural importance of songpyeon while offering practical experience in creating these colorful rice cakes.
The songpyeon making workshop, officially titled "Korean Cuisine Lecture," is scheduled for Thursday, October 2nd, from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Multipurpose Hall of the Korean Cultural Center in Yas. A Korean cuisine specialist will serve as the instructor, guiding participants through the traditional preparation methods and sharing insights about the cultural background of this beloved Korean treat. The workshop has limited capacity and requires advance registration through a separate sign-up process.
Participation in the workshop requires a fee of 30 AED to cover supplies and materials needed for the rice cake making process. Interested participants must register online through the provided Google Forms link at https://forms.gle/VCa6nzHvzrTw6NtLA during the registration period from Friday, September 19th through Monday, September 29th. Final confirmation emails will be sent to registered participants on September 30th.
The Korean Cultural Center has outlined several important guidelines for attendees. Advance RSVP is mandatory due to limited seating capacity, and final confirmation will be distributed via email on September 30th. Participants should be aware that photographs and videos may be taken during the workshop for promotional purposes by the Korean Cultural Center. For additional information or inquiries, interested individuals can contact the center at lecture.kccuae@gmail.com.
This workshop represents an excellent opportunity for UAE residents to engage with Korean culture through culinary traditions and celebrate Korea's autumn harvest season by creating their own handmade songpyeon to take home. The event combines cultural education with practical cooking experience, allowing participants to gain deeper appreciation for Korean festival traditions while developing new culinary skills.
