29 June 2015 – Following the success of the maiden event last November,the World Masters’ Committee held the second Embassies’ Day at Seoul’s central Gwanghwamun Square from June 19 to 21.

The opening ceremony held on June 19 drew the Korean public as well as members and families of the diplomatic community, the Korean National Assembly, and event sponsors. South Korean tenor Jang Eun-hoon led the cultural program, which also featureda traditional Korean tea ceremony and a fashion showcase of hanbok, Korea’s traditional costume.

”I commend the World Master’s Committee, under the leadership of Mr. Kim Min-chan, for its tireless efforts to bring people together in one venue for three days to promote each other’s culture and arts to the Korean public,” said Philippine Ambassador to South Korea Raul S. Hernandez who led the Philippine Embassy in Seoul with his spouse, Mme Maria Ana A. Hernandez.

Thirty-six (36) Seoul-based embassies set up booths to promote their culture. The Philippine Embassy, led by its cultural section and the Department of Tourism office in Seoul, distributed tourism literature and showcased various Philippine dishes: tapa (marinated beef), tocino (sweetened cured pork), longganisa (native Filipino sausage), and pancit (vermicelli noodles).

At closing ceremonies held on June 21, the spouses of foreign ambassadors, including Mme Hernandez, were presented with  plaques of appreciation signed by Chairman Kim Min-chanfor their respective embassies’ participation at this year’s event as well as for lendingsupport to the World Masters’ Committee’s activities and programs.

An awarding ceremony was also held to honor people in the Korean media, entertainment, and movies for their contribution in the promotion of Korean culture around the world.  Popular girl group A-Pink, which was awarded for its efforts, led K-pop artists in drawing hundreds young people to the awarding ceremony.

The World Masters’ Committee, an international NGO, was established by Mr. Kim Min-chan 11 years ago with a vision of “Creating One World through Art and Culture.” END