MANNAM Volunteer) Invitation to A sports day this Saturday!

Hello!

We visited an orphanage last weekend for a volunteer work.

Then, we were invited to take part in the sports day coming Saturday.

Absolutely, it will be a great time.

We are very pleased and excited to be there with the kids again.

Would you like to join us?

Share and cherish a good memory with the kids.

Please, send a message if you are interested.

Thank you.

Details

1. Date: Sat May 4

2. Schedule

(1)Departure

-Time: 9:00am

-Place: In front of the Jeonju basketball stadium (nearby the Hatsal chicken)

(2)Return

11:30-11:40am

MANNAM Korean class - An essay Ⅴ by a MANNAM Korean Class teacher

When I started the Korean class in the Wanju center last Sunday, I noticed two Nepaleses did not look fine, who seemed to have some problems. They said that they would be transferred to Cheonan for the work in the first week of May.

For seven months of the Korean class I have really become attached to all of the students in the Korean class. Therefore, I was so sorry to hear that they would leave for another place soon.

In addition, they expressed their wish to continue the Korean class through MANNAM even after moving to Cheonan. I was willing to introduce Mannam in Cheonan. In the Wanju Korean class through MANNAM, they have been one little light. Now, I hope they make an effort and achieve a victory so that they become the brighter one through another MANNAM in Cheonan.

Written by

Hwang, Jae-yeon

Jeonju MANNAM : Jeonju International Film Festival

I will introduce today concerning Jeonju International Film Festival which is celebrated 14th anniversary.

JIFF(Jeonju International Film Festival)has been arranged and hosted by JIFF Organizing Committee. JIFF, with its goal to lead ‘A Beautiful Change of the World through Cinema’ under the slogan of ‘Digital Alternative and Independence’ at its start in 2000, has always searched and introduced challenging and creative films which are distant from main stream films and made its position firm as one of the most recognized film festivals focusing on alternative and independent films in the world.

It gets underway on April 25 with its opening film 'Fox Fire', the new film from Laurent Canet, who was behind the 2008 Palme d'Or winner 'The Class' and will also serve as the president of this year's international jury. The opening film, an adaptation of 'Fox Fire': Confessions of a Girl Gang' by Joyce Carol Oates, is about young girls forming a gang.

JIFF will come to a close on May 3 with a screening of Haifaa Al Mansour's Wadjda, the first Saudi Arabian film to be directed by a woman. Wadjda has gained a lot of attention so far. It tells a story of a ten-year-old Saudi girl who dreams of having a green bicycle and overcomes social taboos to get the bike.

◇ OFFICIAL TITLE : The 14th Jeonju International Film Festival

◇ TYPE OF FESTIVAL : Non-competitive/Partially Competitive International Film Festival

◇ SCALE :

  -Screening : 178 film from 46 countries (117 features, 61 shorts) /

  -Program Event Screening : 12 films (3 features, 9 shorts)

  -World Premiere : 45 films (17 features, 28 shorts)

  -International Premiere : 18 films (10 features, 8 shorts)

  -Asian Premiere : 55 films (45 features, 10 shorts)

◇ For more information details follow http://www.jiff.or.kr/ this link.

An essay Ⅳ by a MANNAM Korean Class teacher

I teach Korean for foreign workers at the Wanju Korean Class on Sundays.

Since I started teaching Korean, I have expected that I would see new ones to come and join us every Sunday. One Sunday, as usual, students were waiting for and welcoming us.

When I began the class, I found a new foreign worker in the classroom. He who came to Korea 3 months ago from Sri Lanka was able to read Korean, he had learned Korean for 6 months in his country.

As one starts a crowd, the number of students has continued to grow little by little which brought me to the MANNAM's slogan, "When Light meets Light, there is Victory." I was grateful to them who tried not to miss the class and to improve their Korean skills.

On the way back home after class, there was a beautiful red sunset in the distance, which gave me an impression again. I live a very busy life with no time to spare. However, since I started volunteering, I have seen a special view in my life. I am very satisfied.

Written by

Jae yeon Hwang

MANNAM Soccer Teams.

Did you feel Spring today here, in Korea? It was just beautiful.

With this wonderful weather, MANNAM soccer match is going to kick off soon!!

So, I'll show you about some information about MANNAM soccer teams.

You can join any teams near your place if you have passion for playing SOCCER! :)

Men & Women's team

KOREA- International Soccer Team

Introduces, Mannam Champions FC Soccer Team.

We are the Headquarter Mannam branch that is located in Seoul, Korea

We have a sports team consisting of five different types of sports. These sports are judo, running, basketball, and ofcourse, our international soccer team located in Korea.

The Mannam Champions FC soccer team has a women's team and a men's team.

Our core purpose of forming a sports team as well as a women's & men's, is ultimately to show the society the typical barriers of the world's most distraught racism & discrimination is slowly breaking down starting from Mannam.

Being able to move together, run together, and love together regardless of color & cultural difference is something to be cherished in today's generation.

Our core purpose of Mannam Champions FC soccer team is to show the world,

peace is possible

today.

International Soccer Teams nearest to you

☞Seoul West Branch (Gyunggi-gimpo)

▶Team Name: MANNAM BUFFALOES

 International Soccer

▶Description: 
MANNAM Buffaloes is a soccer team that runs the west area of Seoul. It Stands for unity and strives toward the goal of world peace through the medium of soccer which is a standard as all the Mannam sports teams do.

 Every Sunday afternoon, the City of Gimpo is full of Mannam buffaloes' International team members. Let's be united and excited through Mannam's fantastic soccer team. The Buffaloes! 



▶Contact: 
Micky (Coach/Manager) 010- 7299-3105

▶Blog: 
http://mannamseoulwest.blogspot.kr

☞Daegu

▶Team Name: MANNAM CHIEFS International Soccer

▶Description: 
Mannam Chiefs consists of foreigners who lives 
in Daegu and Kyung-buk province. Also we are organized to play Soccer with the spirit of mannam for world peace internationally. We are planning to volunteer for local society help and sports in Korea.

▶Contact: Steven (Manager) 010-2223-7020


▶Blog: 
http://www.facebook.com/groups/358498097549240/

☞Gangwon

▶Team Name

: Mannam Braves International Soccer

▶Description: We are Mannam Braves from Gangwon. We open doors to various kinds of international people from all over the world, become one and tide together by sports through the green nature of Gangwon.


▶Contact: Chris (Manager) 010-9120-4532


▶Blog: http://mnbravesfc.wordpress.com/

☞Gwangju

▶Team Name: Mannam Spartans International Soccer

▶Description: We are Mannam Spartans from Gwangju! We are gathering new soccer members and our goal is be one as a team regardless of race and also aim to volunteer to give back to the community in Korea.

▶Contact: John Park (Manager) 010 9666 2133

☞Daejon

▶Team Name: Mannam Hawks International Soccer

▶Description: Mannam Hawks (Galma FC) are a local football team based in Daejeon, Korea. The team is made up of mostly English teachers from various countries around the world along with a few local players. The teams trains once a week and aims to play 2 or 3 full sided games per month. The social aspect of the club is as important as the games and has been a great way for new arrivals to meet lots of fellow waygooks at once. The team also hosts a regular futsal tournament with teams travelling from all over Korea to compete. The proceeds go to a local orphanage where team members volunteer.

▶Contact: Claire Jang (Manager) 010-2579-6626

☞Seoul Gyunggi Bokbu

▶Team Name: Mannam Heros International Soccer

▶Description: The Mannam Heros soccer team represents the Seoul-Gyeonggi district. The members of the team is composed of outstanding students of the Korean Class that is being held every Sunday.

Representing the Mannam that is in Korea headquarters, we aim to spread our peace globally through volunteering starting from our soccer team.

▶Contact: Odbora (Coach) 010-2325-4718

☞Jeolla-bukdo Jeonju

▶ Team Name: Mannam Lions International Soccer

▶ Description:

MANNAM Lions is a soccer team that runs at Jeonju. It Stands for unity and we strive toward the goal of world peace through the medium of soccer which is same as all the Mannam sports teams.

Every Saturday or Sunday afternoon, Jeunju is full of Mannam Lions' International team members. Let's be united and excited through Mannam's fantastic soccer team.

▶ Contact: Kim In Whan (Manager) 010-8485-8494

▶ Facebook Page: Jeonju Mannam

Source: mannamsoccer.blogspot.com

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Enjoy Hanok Village in Jeonju~

                                                    (picture source: tour Jeonju)

My hometown Jeonju has Hanok mauel which is a famous Korean traditional style house village. There are numerous of traditional houses huddled together. When I was young, the village was just an old place and no one had visited there. But now, after repair work, it became a tourist spot where so many people visit from all over the country.

This village was started to build around 1930. There is a gate called Pungnam Mun near the village. It was the entrance into the castle but it was pulled down because of Japanese merchanters. They had broken into the castle and constructed their houses their way. So, the ancestors started to build the houses in traditional way to resist them and maintain our own culture. The village has the spirit of people who had lived that in that time.

How to go?

When you arrive Jeonju Express bus terminal, there are taxis waiting for you. It takes just 10 min by car and you may pay about 5000 won if there is no traffic jam. You ask the driver to take you 'Hanok maeul' or 'Ohmok dae' where you can see the whole village in one place.

If you don't want to take a taxi, the closest bus stop is near the Jeonju river. You go left side from the terminal toward the river, and then cross the street. There are a bus stop on the left side. You can take the bus 5-1 and get off on Jeondong Seongdang, Hanuk maul(전동성당, 한옥마을).

In case of the Jeonju Intercity bus terminal, when you arrive there, just cross the street and you can see a bus stop. You take the bus 5-1 and get off the same way.

If you don't know, just ask

"Hanok Maeul uhdiro gayo?"

It means "Where is the hanok village?"

Perhaps, people will help you kindly.

When you go into the village, there are fascinating narrow streets between the houses. Beside the streets, there are some ditches with running water. And fancy cafes are lined up where you may take a rest a while. It's a great dating course for couples.

Among the cafe, there are a well known one named "외할머니 솜씨(Grandma's Cooking Skill)". You can enjoy different kinds of Korean style desserts in there. The most famous dessert is Patbingsu(red bean sherbet) with special toppings. Because the cafe is so popular, you might be wait long time to order the food.

When you walk along the street, you can meet some houses where you can experience traditional games or events at day time. However, I like there at night time though. Because I love to see a lot of colorful lights all around the village. Those beautiful lights you can enjoy just at night. 

Last year, MANNAM Jeonju branch has been visited this fascinating village with international members. We shared our thoughts about cultures through that tour. We all were happy to visit there and experience other traditional culture.

I want to share my culture to you.

And I'd like to know about your culture as well.

It is important to understand each other.

And it can make us friends.

Love will start from there. : )

Jeonju MANNAM Sport Team ♥

MANNAM Jeonju branch has 3 kinds of sport teams such as Soccer, Basketball, Cricket.
From April. 2012 until now, every weekend, Mannam sports team members have been enjoying sports flexibly.
Because most of the players are from different countries, it is not easy to harmonize with each other. However, they try to understand and considerate of their team members.
Although the players' skills are not excellent, their passion and stance is the best in game like professional players.
There are several sports teams in every MANNAM branch. They are aim for peace and love the world.
MANNAM sport teams are always open for foreigners who love sports.