Walking Tour: Historic Koreatown & Landmarks with BCSCC & KAF-GW
Schedule
Sat May 18 2024 at 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
16 W North Ave, Baltimore, MD 21201-5904, United States | Baltimore, MD
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Walking TourHistoric Koreatown & Landmarks with Baltimore Changwon Sister City Committee & Korean American Foundation – Greater Washington
Saturday, May 18, 2-4 pm
Meet at 16 W. North Ave.
FREE REGISTRATION REQUIRED: https://historickoreatown2024.eventbrite.com
Join Joy Kim for a walking tour of the Charles North neighborhood’s historical Koreatown landmarks and favorite food spots. Learn stories behind dishes such as Korean BBQ, bibimbap, and rice cakes through a presentation by Joanna Chang. Win a gift card for a local Korean eatery and enjoy and assortment of complimentary snacks that are popular in Korea, such as Choco Pie, boba tea mochi, Kopiko candy, Cosomi, melon crackers, and instant coffee mix sticks. Presented with the Baltimore Changwon Sister City Committee and Korean American Foundation – Greater Washington.
Joanna (Joohyang) Chang is a first-year pre-med student at the University of Maryland, specializing in Cell Biology and Genetics. As an honors ambassador for the Integrated Life Sciences Honors program, she brings insight to prospective honors students and their families. With a background in volunteering at the annual Korean Festivals and serving as a teaching assistant for Korean schools, Joanna has cultivated a reputation as a hardworking and thoughtful individual who shares her cultural values within her community. Guided by her experiences, she aspires to pursue a career as a clinician scientist, integrating her Korean-American values with her passions for medicine and scientific curiosity.
Joy Kim is a first-year student studying marketing at the University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business. As a student at the University of Maryland, she is exploring her growing passion for business, marketing, and international relations. As a member and ambassador of the International Studies Scholars program, she incorporates her interests outside of business, learning about global issues and cultural diversity. In the past, she has served as a teaching assistant for the Korean Education Center, assisting in the planning and leading beginner-level Korean language classes for adult learners. As she learns about the business world and what it means to be a global citizen, she strives to share her culture and voice as a Korean American.
Asia North 2024 partners and sponsors include TU Asian Arts & Culture Center, Central Baltimore Partnership, Station North Arts District, Motor House, Maryland State Arts Council, William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund, Citizens of Baltimore County, TU-BTU Presidential Priority, Baltimore Changwon-Sister City Committee, Korean American Foundation – Greater Washington, Barangay Baltimore, Baltimore-Xiamen Sister City Committee, NAAAP Baltimore, and Baltimore Improv Group.
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16 W North Ave, Baltimore, MD 21201-5904, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
