Kimchi & Culture Workshop: Cambridge, MA with Boston Korean Adoptees

Schedule

Sat Nov 01 2025 at 10:00 am to 01:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Patty Chen's Dumpling School | Cambridge, MA

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Kimchi & Culture Workshop: Cambridge, MA
Patty Chen’s Dumpling School, 85 Windsor St, Cambridge, MA 02139
Sunday, November 9, 2025 – 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
This is not simply a cooking class—it is a cultural experience designed for adoptees. Through making kimchi, sharing a traditional meal, and connecting through stories, participants can rediscover their heritage in a supportive, communal setting.
Welcome & Storytelling (15 min) – Sharing the meaning of kimjang and personal family memories.
Kimchi-Making Experience (90 min) – Baechu Geotjeori (fresh napa kimchi), Oi Sobagi (stuffed cucumber kimchi), Pa Kimchi (scallion kimchi). Children join in simple steps.
Shared Korean Meal (60 min) – Bossam (boiled pork wraps) with vegan tofu option, rice, fresh kimchi.
Closing & Reflection (15 min) – Sharing reflections, photo, take-home kimchi (3 containers) + bilingual recipe card.
Deliverables (Participant Benefits)
Three kinds of kimchi to take home (containers provided).
Full Korean meal (meat + vegan option).
Bilingual recipe card (Korean/English).
Cultural storytelling and guided experience.
Made possible by a generous grant from NCRC (Normal rate would be $80+ per participant)
Member Price: $15/ adult (Opens on Sept 15, 2025)
Non-Member Price: $20 (Opens on Oct 1, 2025)
Children under 12: Free
Cap at 18 total guests
Hosted by Korean Culture specialist, Minji Park
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Patty Chen's Dumpling School, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

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