Kim Geon-hee Introduces 'The Charm and Taste of Korea' to the Spouse of the Head of State of Tado Country

Social Gathering Event on the Occasion of the Korea-Pacific Island Countries Summit
Viewing Tangible and Intangible Cultural Heritage at the National Museum of Korea
Temple Food and Tea Served at Jingwansa Temple

On the 29th, First Lady Kim Geon-hee hosted a social gathering for the spouses of Pacific Island leaders (including those from French territories) and the spouse of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Secretary-General, who visited Korea to attend the 2023 Korea-Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting. The event took place at the National Museum of Korea and Jingwansa Temple.

The Presidential Office announced through a press release that First Lady Kim hosted the social event in the morning and introduced Korean culture, arts, and traditions to the Pacific Island dignitaries.

The event was attended by the spouses of leaders from the Cook Islands, Palau, Marshall Islands, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Vanuatu, French Polynesia, as well as the spouse of the PIF Secretary-General.

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First Lady Kim first invited the spouses of the Pacific Island leaders to the National Museum of Korea, where she introduced representative Korean cultural assets such as the Silla gold crown and the Ban Gosayusang (Buddha statue). They also watched performances of traditional Korean music and dance, including the intangible cultural heritage holders' "Taepyeongmu" dance and pansori.

Following this, First Lady Kim invited the spouses to Jingwansa Temple, where she served temple cuisine and tea, and provided an opportunity to introduce the meaning of temple food and traditional Korean food culture, including jangdokdae (traditional Korean earthenware for fermenting sauces).

Taking this social event as an opportunity, First Lady Kim also introduced the efforts of the Korean government and private sector to host the 2030 World Expo in Busan to the spouses of the Pacific Island leaders.

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