by Filipe Albessu Narciso – on June 10, 2022

On June 10, 2022, USP promoted the Korean Culture Fair 2022. The event, which was hosted at the International Intercultural Center, started at 12:00 BRT and lasted until 16:00 BRT and was attended by hundreds of people. Organized by USP’s International Cooperation Office (Aucani) in cooperation with the Korean Cultural Center in Brazil and the Korean Education Center in São Paulo, the Fair presented playful, gastronomic and educational activities.

Among the list of activities, the event offered Hangul (korean alphabet) learning, experimentation and demonstration of traditional korean dishes, opportunity to play traditional games and even make a virtual tour at the country’s capital, Seoul, with the help of a VR Headset. After participating of all activities offered at the event, participants could win prizes in a raffle among a list of pre-selected gifts. 

The fair also had cultural presentations, with kpop dances and other attractions related to Korean culture and promoted the International Intercultural Center as an open space to its participants. Some events happened inside the Korea Corner of the CII. Beyond enjoying the aspects associated with the Korean lifestyle, the public had the opportunity to appreciate the Center, which is open from Monday to Friday, from 10:00 BRT to 16:00 BRT.

Students interested in exchange opportunities in Korea were also able to chat with representatives in order to ask about opportunities, scholarships and advice on their internationalization aspirations.

The Korean Culture Fair reinforced the commitment established between the University of São Paulo with the nation of Korea, recognizing the congenial and cooperative relationship between both as well as fostering an ambience of admiration for the country.

It is possible to make a virtual tour at the Korea Corner through the following link.