By Honorary Reporter Ayushi Kharayat from India
Photos = Ayushi Kharayat & Korean Cultural Centre in India

The Korean Cultural Centre (KCC) in New Delhi, India, on Nov. 22 marked Kimchi Day by hosting a kimchi-making workshop at the center's Dalgrak Cafe. In collaboration with the United Nations Women's Association based in New Delhi, this event was led by certified kimchi chef Sindy Cho.

The kimchi-making workshop on Nov. 22 at the KCC in New Delhi, India, teaches participants about kimjang, or the process and culture of making kimchi ahead of winter. 

The workshop shed light on kimjang, or the process and culture of preparing kimchi before the onset of winter. UNESCO lists kimjang as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

The workshop began with an introduction to kimjang and later had participants make kimchi. Approximately 30-40 enthusiastic spectators observed the process, gaining insights into Korean culinary traditions.

The workshop featured a series of events and had participants make kimchi.

KCC Director Hwang Il-yong stressed the cultural significance of kimjang and expressed hope for the workshop to further strengthen cultural ties between Korea and India. Participants from the U.N. association also gained an eagerness to delve deeper into Korean culinary traditions.

A cooking station at the workshop holds all ingredients prepared in advance by the KCC to let the participants make large batches of kimchi.

As an audience member, I found the experience not only enjoyable but also a profound example of cultural immersion. Going beyond kimchi's delightful flavors, I gained higher appreciation for the meticulous techniques and cultural nuances embedded in kimchi making.

msjeon22@korea.kr

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