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shows :: Sunday, December 9, 2007
Narae 2007 Korean Festival
MEANY HALL, SEATTLE, WA :: We'd like to thank Hye Ran and Rob for inviting us to this concert. When they first told us about it, Kristie and I were not sure what to expect. I really thought we were just going to see a couple of Hye Ran's nieces and other kids dancing and singing a few songs in cute Korean outfits. We were anticipating an audience of perhaps a hundred people and didn't think the show would be longer than 45 minutes. Upon arriving at Meany Hall, we were surprised to receive a 20 page program and to see most of the seats taken.

The Morning Star Korean Cultural Center puts on the show, which is run by Hye Ran's very accomplished and talented aunt, Jiyeon Cheh. In addition to the annual performance at Meany Hall, they have performed throughout the United States, Europe and Korea, and locally in schools and fairs, including the Winter Olympics in Utah and in Qwest Field during a Seahawk's halftime show.

While we did see a few of Hye Ran's nieces dancing in cute Korean outfits, we were entertained by much, much more. There were 13 performances, including a variety of drums, zithers, flutes and cymbals. I even recognized a catchy Korean folk anthem that my mom used to play and I haven't been able to get the tune out of my head since the concert. It was an impressive and beautiful show - very colorful and cheery. I hope Hye Ran will remind us again next year!

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on Friday, December 21, 2007 at 12:06 PM

Wow, very colorful. Looks like a good way to spend the day.

 
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