Experience Korean Culture: Hansik Tasting & Classic Film Screening

Join us for a special evening of Korean culture as part of KCCN’s 3-day 15th anniversary celebration! This event features a Hansik (Korean food) and traditional wine tasting, followed by a screening of a beloved classic Korean film.

“A Sip of Makgeolli, A Bite of Pajeon, and a Timeless Story” 

Enjoy a special evening filled with the taste and charm of Korea. 
A classic Korean film from the 1960s, paired with traditional drinks and snacks. 

Event Details

Date: Tuesday, 20th May 2025

Time:

4:00 PM – Korean Food (Haemul Pajeon – Seafood & Traditional Wine Tasting

4:00PM ~ – Movie Screening

Venue: Truck Central, 990 Nal Blvd, behind Fraser Suites, Wuse, Abuja 900103, FCT

Movie Screening: Mother and a Guest (1961)

Director: Shin Sang-ok

Running Time: 1 hour 43 minutes

Release Date: 26 August 1961 (South Korea)

Synopsis:

This film is based on the Korean modern literature by Joo Yo-seop and directed by Shin Sang-ok, a key figure who helped usher in the Golden Age of South Korean cinema in the 1960s.

Told through the eyes of six-year-old young girl Ok-hee, the story unfolds in a quiet guesthouse where she lives with her widowed mother, grandmother, and housekeeper. When a friend of her late father arrives, Ok-hee, longing for a father figure, hopes to bring him and her mother together.

Set in a traditional hanok, the film’s elegant black-and-white cinematography contrasts the openness of the outdoors with the emotional restraint of its confined interior spaces. It delicately captures the unspoken connection between a reserved artist and a young widow, while reflecting the social atmosphere of the time—when widows were expected to remain loyal to their late husband’s and forbidden from seeking new love.

A poetic and visually beautiful gem in the history of Korean cinema, the film remains a quiet yet powerful reflection on desire, loss, and the weight of tradition.

Makgeolli & Pajeon

Makgeolli is Korea’s traditional rice wine, made from fermented rice and nuruk (a fermentation starter). With its soft fizz, creamy texture, and mildly sweet taste, it has long been a favorite comfort alcoholic drink of Koreans, especially enjoyed with pajeon on rainy days. 

Pajeon is a savory Korean pancake made with Pa(Spring onions) and various seafood in a crispy batter. It’s warm, hearty, and packed with flavor — the perfect match for a glass of makgeolli.

Admission is free, but registration is required.

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