Tuesday, March 26, 2013

[MANNAM Korean Class] “BE A MASTER IN KOREAN!“

“BE A MASTER IN KOREAN!“

 

Have a FUN learning experience in Korean
 with awesome Korean teachers, and it’s FREE!
 

●BEGINNER CLASS

[Friday Class/ Weekend Class]
 1) Friday Class
 Instructor: Joy Hwang
 Time: FRI 7:30-9:30PM

2) Weekend Class
 Instructor: Linda Kwak
 Time: SAT 2:00-4:00PM

●BASIC1
 Instructor: Yujin Seo
 Time: SAT 4:30-6:30PM
 010-5449-4136
 
vivianwhite30@gmail.com

●BASIC2
 Instructor: Qaiwon Kim
 Time: SAT 4:30PM

●INTERMEDIATE
 Instructor: Sophia Kim
 Time: SAT 2:00-4:00PM

●ADVANCED: Speaking & Reading Class
 Instructor: Eunice Lee
 Time: MON 7:30-9:30PM

-ASSISTANT TEACHERS will be there
 for you when you need EXTRA HELP!



***If you have any question about the classes,
feel free to contact the teacher directly.


**ORIENTATION DAY**
 Time: April 6th 2:00PM
 Place: PKNU(Pukyeong National University)

If you wanna come, please leave a message or call to

JOY : 010-4551-7331, asjoy0070@naver.com

MANNAM, Dear Korean Class Students

 
 
I have gotten special experience through this volunteering
because I can meet many good friends
and various cultures from them .
First time I just think I have experience to teach Korean to them
but during 1st semester I can learn more things than expect.
Although we have different culture ,idea, face,
 we can be one,closer with understanding hearts
and love during studying.
 Of course you can study Korean with good friends and kind staffs .
 I have gotten special experience through this volunteering
because I can meet many good friends
and various cultures from them .
First time I just think I have experience to teach Korean to them
but during 1st semester I can learn more things than expect.
Although we have different culture ,idea, face,
 we can be one,closer with understanding hearts
and love during studying.
 Of course you can study Korean with good friends and kind staffs .
 

Sunday, March 24, 2013

[MANNMA Korean Class] Dongrae Farjeon(Korean-style Fried Seafood & Vegetable Pancake)

Busan Do Eat!

Local dishes reflect the lifestyle and habits of people living in villages, and the taste of dishes peculiar to certain villages has the full flavor of natural ingredients.
Therefore, we have made sustained efforts to create new cuisine featuring local foods unique to Busan.

Dongrae Farjeon

Dough of wheat and rice flour is mixed with chives and various kinds of seafood (squid, oysters, mussels, clams, etc), and the mixture is then fried on a frying pan. This dish has been a speciality of Dongrae Market since the ond days, popular with market traders and customers alike.

MANNAM Korean class members went to 뜰에장 to experince the Korean traditional cooking.
뜰에장 is a famous as a korean traditional experince.
The place is near Mandock station in Busan. Once you get off the subway, you will have to take a local bus. The number 8 bus is probably the quickest and cheapest way.
The experience time was about 2 hours. We learned cooking for around 1hour and then they gave rice and some side dishes. So, we really stuffed with pajeon and rice.
They had their first making of Korean food. They look like really happy to learning how to cook Korean food.


The food was good and we loved the cooking. Altogether it was a great time.
 

 

 
 
 
 


Recipe Dongrae Farjeon

ingredients: Green onion, large clams, mussels, shrimps, oysters, dropwort, beef, egg, rice flour, glutinousrice flour

1. Make a dough of rice flour and glutinous rice flour, and season with various ingredients.
2. Heat  a cauldron lid-shaped, cast iron frying pan and place the dough on the pan.
3. Add a moderate amount of spring onion shoots and other seasoned ingredients to the dough mixture.
4. Then, add more dough mixed with ingredients and cover the pan.

[MANNAM Peace] PNG URGED TO JOIN IN WORLD PEACE CELEBRATIONS


Papua New Guineans have been urged to join in the global community to celebrate World Peace in South Korea.
The celebrations are held annually on September but as a lead-up the Organizers will visit PNG in April.
During their stay, the Chairman Manhee Lee will hold talks with Prime Minister Peter O’Neill.
The celebrations at the Olympic Stadium in Seoul, South Korea will coincide with PNG’s Independence celebrations but at a global level it will be colourful and spectular as participants unite for world peace.
The event is organised by MANNAM Volunteer Association. The NGO works to achieve peace and freedom for all people beyond boundaries of culture, religion and race.
The gathering is an ideal opportunity for nations to learn from each other. It is also a time to reflect on the different government policies that may have caused internal riots, protests or external wars.
Its hope Papua New Guinea will participate in this year’s World Peace celebrations.
Bridgette Komatep, National EMTV News

http://www.emtv.com.pg/news-app/item/png-urged-to-join-in-world-peace-celebrations


Friday, March 22, 2013

[MANNAM Peace] We have to think different

 
"Here's to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They're not fond of rules, and they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify and vilify them. About the only thing you can't do is ignore them because they change things. They push the human race forward. And while some may see them as crazy, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do."

We want to know about MANNAM


Q) What is the meaning of 'when light meets light, there is victory'?

A) Every single person is a light and should become a light. As these people who are like light meet, we can defeat the dark world. The MANNAM’s slogan is “when light meets light, there is victory!”


Q) What does MANNAM pursue in its “culture and art service”?

A) MANNAM is well-known for its strong volunteerism and outstanding cultural event planning ability. Delivering donation to the less fortunate is also a service that MANNAM is involved in, however, the delivering messages of hope and love through cultural and art performances is also what MANNAM pursues. Therefore, every MANNAM event is accompanied with an art and cultural performance of high standards.

 

Q) Why does MANNAM do country-related events?

A) It is very natural to dedicate time and efforts to those we love. As MANNAM loves its country and sincerely appreciates those who sacrificed their lives for the country, it is logical to give our time and effort. We do not see this as sacrifice. The question of “why do you do country-related events?” is equivalent to the question of “why do you love another?”

 

Q) Question to the Chairwoman of MANNAM: “What does volunteer work mean to you?”

A) I believe that the basic foundation of every ideology is filial piety, and this is not limited to only Korea. When one is dutiful to one’s parent, it is filial piety; when the same devotion is shown to a country, it becomes loyalty; and in religion, it becomes faith. This is based on sacrifice, thinking of others before oneself, which is related to the core mentality and spirit of volunteer service. Service in MANNAM is voluntary and dedicating oneself as he/she is doing work at one’s home, even when picking up garbage on the street. This is the spirit of MANNAM.

 

Q) What are the future plans of MANNAM?

A) For world peace, there must be the unification of Korea. Every MANNAM member sincerely longs for unification and is concerned with the issue. Hence, during the 65th Anniversary of Korean Independence Day event, MANNAM announced the Declaration of Unification which expresses hope for a true unification of North and South Korea. Also, the Declaration of Unification monument was set in the east and west, where the north is in sight.  

Also, as the entire world must cooperate among one another for the unification of Korea, MANNAM will take the lead in forming and evoking the world’s consensus and support. For world peace, MANNAM pursues to become the ambassador of world peace and will host world cultural exchange events.

 

 

Vision of MANNAM

MANNAM is the common ground on which all people of the world, irrespective of their
differences, can unite and work towards the goal of the world peace and a culture of
respect and tolerance through true volunteerism.



















Principles of MANNAM

 • Pure Volunteerism

We embody the spirit of pure volunteerism and work to promote unity among the peoples and
the cultures of the world.

 • Celebrating Communities

We offer our time and skills to aid the communities by participating in events and festivals that
promote the principals of peace, unity and volunteer service.

 • Giving without expectation

We strive to be a source of light and hope for others, not accepting payment for services rendered
through MANNAM.

 • Reaching out

We aid, uplift and enrich society, starting within our own communities and reaching out to the world.
We uphold the principles of justice and equality for all. We do not discriminate against any group or
individual longing to work towards peace and unity for all humanity.

Greeting of Chairwoman of MANNAM

Message from the Chairwoman of MANNAM



MANNAM is a volunteer organization whose goal is succinctly defined in our motto, our rallying cry, our call to arms: When Light Meets Light there is Victory. Our mission is to bring all people of different nationalities, creeds and cultures together through volunteering and to learn and understand about each other: when good things come together, the result will be even greater – world peace.

We volunteer silently and without fanfare. We do our work behind the scenes. We do not work for accolades or self aggrandisement; our lights are hidden. Likewise, all this is made possible through the anonymous yet wonderfully generous contributions of those many individuals who support our organization, some 100,000 across the world as of start of 2013.


Korea has long been known as the country of courteous people in the East and the 'land that does not forget kindness'. Our aim is to spread our vision and the goodness in this culture across borders. We want to bring the light of love across the globe and from this will come cries of "Victory!"



Wherever there is a place that requires love and sacrifice, our desire is to be there, wherever it may be. These are the principles instilled into our organization by our Honorary Chairman, Mr. Lee.  We hope you will be our steadfast companions on the journey yet to be traveled.



 Thank you.



Message from the Honorary Chairman of MANNAM



Greetings to our international family! Between us there truly are no boundaries, we are all one family, and I wish for each of you a life filled with happiness and prosperity.

MANNAM continues to flourish because of the support of our members. Due to the light our members bring to it, MANNAM is fast becoming a light strong enough to illuminate the world. When I see how people from all over the world have come together to create such an inspiring community, regardless of culture and language, I become filled with hope and hold strong faith in mankind.

Let us learn to pursue our own. I wish the richest of blessing on you, your familes and your nations. As representatives of your nations, you are exceptional and invaluable people who hold a very dear place in MANNAM.

Thursday, March 7, 2013

[MANNAM Volunteer Association] 66th Independence Day

Among many 66th National Liberation Day celebrations, a festival with the hope of world peace and remembering the true meaning of the restoration of light was held on Aug. 15th, 2011. The global festival was hosted by MANNAM Volunteer Association (hereafter MANNAM) inviting ambassadors of different countries, distinguished guests and foreigners to Yongsan War Memorial.
The 4th National Patriotic Citizen’s Festival expressed special love for its country and people as well as its special volunteer spirit. The event not only served to celebrate the independence of Korea and wishing for a quick reunification of the two Koreas, but also as a global festivity where the light of peace is shed on the war-filled world.
Like the word “the restoration of light,” foreigners from all over the world participated in the event celebrating the returned light of Korea by singing the Korean national anthem. The event brought everyone at the scene together. Moreover, as the title of the event suggested “World Peace, Festival of the Victory of the Restoration of Light,” the event started with the commemorative ceremony of the National Liberation day. The day continued with various performances, cultural booths, Korean and other countries’ traditional booths and more.
During the closing ceremony, there was a laser show where a small beam of light enters and enlightens the entire world, expressing the true meaning of the restoration of light.


Wednesday, March 6, 2013

[MANNAM International] World Peace Festival


The spiritual yearnings of Koreans can be difficult to fathom. Just as K Pop has taken off from Tokyo to New York, Korean spiritual movements draw adherents worldwide over seemingly insurmountable barriers.
movements draw adherents worldwide over seemingly insurmountable barriers. That was sense one received after witnessing the “World Peace Festival” in the Olympic Stadium in Seoul’s Jamsil district on September 16. The audience had come prepared for a few hours of singing and fun. They could not have envisioned 100,000 people filling every seat in the stadium, including thousands more on the playing field, marching in elaborate formations, dancing and enacting various traditional and cultural performances.
The program, a “culture and sports celebration of restoring light,” wound up with men and women’s soccer games, a track meet, basketball, judo, and tug of war matches. In addition, on stage in front of the reviewing area, magicians and ballroom dancers and jazz musicians and a host of other entertainers were performing as well. This World Peace Festival evoked memories. Was it an improved version of the Olympic Games that opened in Korea 24 years ago at this very stadium? During those games in 1988 we saw performances as amazing as the prancing and dancing of thousands of performers against a backdrop of tens of thousands of people in the stands flipping flash cards of scenes and messages of whatever the South Koreans were selling, from happy school kids to verdant fields. History was repeating itself, perhaps, but on a much bigger scale.
As during the ‘88 Olympics, many people were on the field at the recent peace festival. Young people from all over the world dressed in their traditional colors filled the stadium, flipping cards on cue, forming slogans and scenes. This whole performance lasted for more than eleven hours, from morning until after dark when the rain was already falling and pinpoints of lights replaced the cards.
Much of the inspiration comes from the Honorary Chairman Mr. Lee Manhee, who is also the founder pastor of Shinchonji Church of Jesus Christ. Mr. Lee is viewed as one of the most renowned spiritual leaders from Korea by Christians all over the world. Despite his busy schedule he sat through the whole program alongside Ms. Kim Namhee, Chairwoman of MANNAM Volunteer Association, which collaborated with the church on the mission of putting on “an unprecedented event in Korea where people from all over the world will gather.” Shinchonji means new heaven and earth, and MANNAM means meeting, implying a gathering of diverse figures In today’s Korea, Shinchonji Church and MANNAM are among the most active organizations in the fields of culture and the arts. In the recent past they have undertaken many projects and activities benefiting the downtrodden in both Korean society and abroad. Thus, it was no surprise that thousands of foreigners were seen attending the event, both as participants in cultural programs and games as well as guests of honor. Not many associations in Korea can claim this level of support from foreign communities.
To an outside observer such outbursts of astounding fervor as those on display at the World Peace Festival represent a significant aspect of Korean life and spirit.
One real question which comes to mind after watching such a grand show is how Shinchonji and MANNAM – one being a religious group, the other a volunteer association – were able to attain such an extraordinary array of talent on the tracks, fields, stages and stands of the event. The organizers call it “the world’s biggest peace festival in modern times.” They may be right. Millions of people were able to watch the event on live telecasts and Internet streaming all over the world. Also on display was the famed Korean hospitality as most dignitaries viewed the whole show from seats along side the honorary chairman Mr. Lee Manhee and the chairwoman Ms. Kim Namhee in a specially designated enclosure.
For their respective contributions to the day’s proceedings, both host organizations did extraordinarily well. Shinchonji’s contribution – the biblical performance – was most impressively depicted, being enacted on the field by massgame players with cards and flags, and by a 12,000member flashcard team in the stands. The athletic aspect of the events, called the Olympiad, pitted athletes from foreign countries against one another in peaceful and friendly competition. Indeed, the entire theme of the Olympiad was one of world unity, centering around the idea of Korean reunification. There were also various cultural performances by MANNAM members such as cultural dances by groups from the Middle East, Latin America, China and India, singers, bands, and magicians.
Incredibly, these events seemed to be going on simultaneously. Men’s and women’s basketball teams were playing in courts at both ends of the field. While runners were circling the surrounding track, performers were going through their acts in the middle of the field. Flash cards held by thousands on one side of the stands depicted scenes and slogans, and all the while mammoth television screens captured and replayed action, ensuring that everyone got a chance to see what was going on. The effect was that of a masterpiece of organization, planning and rehearsal that had gone on for months before the day of the festival. The imagination of the planners showed not only their true desire for international peace, but also the undying ‘cando’ spirit of the incredibly hardworking Korean people. In preparing for the event, they extracted themes from popular and traditional culture in a reflection of the national and religious spirit of the Korean people. “One of the most impressive moments was the constant waves that rolled through the stadium stands as thousands actively took part in the show,” said one spectator; “The unison and precision of the performancer moved all who were watching.”
The massgames were envisioned by the planners “to demonstrate the unity of all cultures and the capacity of people to create peace.” Mannam was responsible for bringing thousands of volunteers not only to attend the festival but also to volunteer their time, expertise and enthusiasm in the months prior and in the times needed for rehearsals. The campaign for volunteers was all in the name of peace, of helping people in dire straits. Nothing seems to have been overlooked in conveying this message.
“The campaign’s purpose was to raise awareness for peace that is achieved through understanding and appreciation of diversity,” says Mannam. In pursuing that aim, the festival began with the dedication of a photo project in which a globe was unveiled made of “thousands of pieces with 3,913 photos of individuals and their sentiments on peace.” The idea, says Mannam, was to form “a representation of individuals joining together for the peace and restoration of the world.” The program ended in driving rain “with the lighting of a hundred thousand lanterns during the live performance of the 1988 Seoul Olympics song ‘Hand in Hand,’ accompanied by fireworks.”
The emphasis on global understanding was visible everywhere. “The World Peace Festival was not a gathering of nations but of people from all different ethnicities, religions and ideologies that strive towards an achievable peace,” says the brochure. The alliance between Mannam and Shinchonji deepens the sense of purpose. While MANNAM is a secular organization, its partnership with Shinchonji strengthens the message of nondiscriminatory acceptance of all cultures, faiths, ethnicities and nationalities while providing a religious overlay that attracts devotees looking for new hope and a renewed sense of purpose in a world of conflict.
The union of MANNAM and Shinchonji, represents how two different organizations working in unison can achieve wonders. Many other religious organizations who were otherwise not part of the festival were eager to extend their support after seeing the sheer force of spiritual energy displayed by members of Shinchonji and the volunteers of MANNAM.
After the show many South Korean media reports quoted a number of foreigners about how excited they were to be part of this onceinalifetime event. Many felt they had seen something that they would not see again in their lifetimes. The event was also wellattended by foreign media groups, all of whom wrote interesting reports on the event for publication in their own countries.
Even though Shinchonji’s leader, Lee Manhee, is the honorary chairman of MANNAM, the two organizations are entirely separate entities that operate on entirely separate mandates. The World Peace Festival was “a joint sporting event.” No sooner had the festival ended than the blogosphere lit up with comments about the true nature and impact of the event, both good and bad. One blogger found that, “despite the grandness of the event, its long term impact may not be as big and long lasting as proclaimed by the organizers.” However, the majority of bloggers were appreciative of the effort made by everyone to do their bit to pro Most foreigners who attended the festival came away with feelings of having participated in a great international, intercultural experience – a oneofakind event – something truly unique. Many confessed they were not expecting such a grand cultural treat.
MANNAM has become very wellknown for its celebrations of patriotic holidays, including the national day on August 15 marking the surrender of the Japanese forces occupying Korea at the end of World War II in 1945 and Korea’s freedom after 35 years of occupation. These celebrations are typically marked by a deep sense of patriotism and national pride. MANNAM members, on such occasions, dress up in shirts displaying the yin and yang symbol of the Korean flag, a symbol that represents the ideas of unity, balance and harmony. Typical of the reception that the movement is getting from Korea’s other religious originations, there appears to be a certain jealousy over the rapid rise of Shinchonji. The church, founded in 1984, has gained members with a basic message of love and humanity. According to the church, Shinchonji members “pursue and practice love, forgiveness, and acts of kindness toward others.”
“Currently, Shinchonji spreads the message of God in more than 300 churches all around the world and does diverse volunteer activities.” MANNAM’s rise has been no less phenomenal. Since its founding nine years ago with a mere 700 members, the MANNAM Volunteer Association now claims 70,000 members. “It has emerged as a major force of peace all over the globe, organizing many peacepromoting activities,” claims the history page of a MANNAM leaflet. For the love of Taegukgi, the Korean flag, and the national flower Mugunghwa (the Rose of Sharon), Mannam has emerged as an organization that not only glorifies volunteerism but also inspires world peace as the most active Korean NGO on the world stage. Some have accused MANNAM of being the front organization for Shinchonji to collect funds and recruit new members. But this is not the case, as the nature and scope of MANNAM is very different from that of Shinchonji. Shinchonji has its own strong base and thus does not need help from any other organizations to attract new members. Pastor Lee’s strong spiritual leadership is the real reason for the fast growth of the church.
Pastor Lee relies upon his own distinctive teachings to imbue his church with the dynamism needed to win hearts and minds. The most captivating message is that of peace for all mankind. “Let us love the global village which gives us light, rain and air of the sky,” said Lee at the World Peace Festival. “Love is able to make world peace and restore true light.”
Mr. Lee sometimes reminisces about his service during the Korean War as a young man. “I know well the reality of war as I had joined the army to avoid hunger,” he said. “I know very well what mankind wants and needs. I hold this festival to pray for the realization of world peace.” That is, without a doubt, a message with a universal appeal. A message that not even the most hardened skeptic could deny being relevant to our world.


Tuesday, March 5, 2013

[MANNAM] Diplomat breaks stereotypes with Arabic





Mohammed El Halawani, diplomat with the Egyptian Embassy in Korea, talks at the embassy in Seoul, Tuesday, about how he sees offering free Arabic lessons as a way to break stereotypes of Arabs and misconceptions about Arab culture. / Korea Times photo by Philip Iglauer

By Philip Iglauer
There’s an Arabic expression that means, “We are enemies of what we don’t know.”
That is the reason Egyptian diplomat Mohammed El Halawani is offering Arabic language lessons free at the Egyptian Embassy in Korea. And he is doing it on his spare time out of his interest in Arabic and to share his language with the international community in Seoul as well as Koreans ― anyone willing to put in the time and the effort to learn.
“You get a chance to be immersed in this pharonic atmosphere and get acquainted with the calligraphy and sounds of Arabic,” Halawani said. “It is a good way to get yourself and others familiar with Arabic drawing ― its calligraphy, and the lifestyle and culture that lives behind the words.”
Halawani said he wanted to do something but did not know how to attract students. That’s when his wife suggested he put up a notice on Craig’s List.
The response was immediate and overwhelming. Some 40 replies came from people interested in learning the language.
Halawani said he sees teaching Arabic as a way of knocking down misunderstanding about the Arab world.
“Arabic is one of the six official U.N. languages. It is an international language that is under-represented and under-presented,” Halawani told The Korea Times in an interview before a class started at the Egyptian Embassy. “It’s a language that needs more attention and passion.”
Classes are open to anyone. Almost all the students are beginners, but a few have lived in Arabic-speaking countries and have had some exposure to the language. “We have settled to around 20 regular students now,” he said.
Halawani said he owes special thanks to the Mannam Volunteer Association in Korea for providing the first location he used for the classes at the group’s offices in Gangnam.
Over time Halawani got the opportunity to teach the lessons at the Egyptian Embassy in Hannam-dong, as Egyptian Ambassador to Korea Mohamed Elzorkany shared Halawani’s enthusiasm to help people get better acquainted with Arabic.
Halawani was posted in Tanzania as a diplomatic attache from 2002-2005. He has a degree in law and mass communications from Cairo University. In addition to his work at the embassy and teaching Arabic, he is currently also busy with law classes online with London University. He began his posting in Korea in 2009.
He suggested it might be a good idea to organize among interested parties a permanent institution in Seoul for the promotion of Arabic, something like France’s Institute Francaise or Great Britain’s British Council.
The classes are on Tuesday evenings, but he is not accepting any more students for this session, which began Oct. 18 and will finish in late December.
Don’t despair. Halawani promised to teach a second session starting in mid-February. If you are interested in learning Arabic, you can contact Halawani by email at embassyegyptkorea@yahoo.com This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/include/print.asp?newsIdx=99155


Monday, March 4, 2013

[MANNAM Peace] Walk for disaster awareness

A walk to help people put themselves in disaster victims’ shoes is to be held in a Seoul park this Saturday. The 10 kilometer walk at Seoul Land Park has been organized as part of Mannam’s Global Awareness Campaign. “Although we cannot do a lot in terms of funding due to the nature of our organization, Mannam members want to provide moral support and raise awareness,” a Mannam spokesperson said.
“We aim to encourage Korea to wake up and reach out, across borders and cultural constraints, to aid our brothers and sisters in need.”
The walk will focus on raising awareness about recent natural disasters in Pakistan, Thailand, Japan, Turkey, New Zealand, Australia and the United States.
Participants will choose a country to walk for, and receive “feet” bearing the country’s flag at registration. They will then be asked to film a short supportive message for the people recovering from disasters in the country they have opted to support at the end of the walk.
Those wishing to take part can meet at Seoul Land Park Subway Station Exit 2 at 12 p.m. to register and hear opening remarks from Mannam before the walk starts at 1:15 p.m. There is a 2,100 won fee to enter the park but participation in the walk is free.
For more information go to the “10km in Their Shoes” Mannam Facebook event page.

http://nwww.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20111109000919


Sunday, March 3, 2013

[MANNAM International] 54th Memorial Day

Love for Taegeuk,  and Love for Mugungwha

Let’s brighten this dark world by gathering people of light and bringing them together! 

  MANNAM Volunteer Association, which focuses on culture and art, has joined the world's 54 volunteer organizations. MANNAM mainly volunteered around Gangnam, Seoul, unnoticeably, but with a pure heart. In 2008, a bazaar was held for those in need at the Apgujung, Chungdam elementary school and ten thousand citizens, including local residents participated. Gangnam district office was surprised with the outcome and suggested holding another event together. So, on April 6th, Memorial Day of 2009, a public patriotic event was held which one hundred thousand people participated on Yeongdong main-street (blocking eight-lanes) in front of the Coex Mall and MANNAM became known as a light of the world. From the spark of these events, MANNAM became a global volunteer organization by allying with 54 domestic and foreign volunteer organizations. The united volunteer organization is enthusiastically volunteering with many domestic and foreign regions. MANNAM, the pride of Korea, will spread the culture of love by lighting up the darkness with the light of love.



Saturday, March 2, 2013

[MANNAM Volunteer] Seoho hospital for volunteer service

When: March. 2nd. 2013 (Sat)
Time: 10am ~ 12pm
Where: Seoho hospitals for the elderly, Gwangan-dong, Suyeong-gu, Busan, Korea


we went to the hospital for volunteer service that helping grand father and grand mother living such a lonely here. We did some massage and talk to with them.
Also, we spent a lovely time singing songs and dancing with them.
They were very grateful to us(MANNAM) for the little kindness we had shown them.
Foreigners also were hurting and they wanted to help again.
We promised them that we would be visit once a month.