Saturday, February 5, 2011

Lunar New Year

We had a great time in Toronto to celebrate Lunar New Year with the Korean Canadian Children's Association. Here's some pics of the wonderful event.

Not only did we get to see some amazing friends and wonderful people from the KCCA, we also got to enjoy some yummy Korean food and see some great demonstrations. In addition, the kids all got to participate in a special Korean ceremony that is part of the New Year celebration. The kids all do a ceremonial bow to the elders, and in turn, they receive a small gift.

It was so much fun to see the kids learning how to do the bow properly (it differs for men and women), and to watch them play with their friends.

Family picture

Alex in his gorgeous new hanbok

The elders of the Korean Community ready for the kids

The kids watching a demonstration of the bowing ceremony

Some of the wonderful dancers

More dancers doing the Fan Dance

Learning how to bow

Waiting his turn

Alex bowing before the elders


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