Program
7:00pm
Networking
Enjoy food and drinks from Hoju Soju, Gangnam Pocha and Bae Juice, as well as a 360-degree camera carousel from Wooden Memory!
7:35pm
Performance
Samulnori Drummers and Ribbon Hat Dance - Yeoldu-bal Sangmo​: Sori
7:45pm
Welcome and "Gon Bae!" opening toast
A welcome by Karen Kim and Brian Kim, the hosts of the night
7:50pm
Battleground Story​​
David Hundt - Deakin University; Reg Elder - Korean War Veteran; Catriona Elder - Interviewer
8:05pm
Reflection​
Dr Elaine Pratley - Rotary Peace Scholar
8:10pm
Performance
Traditional Fan Dancing - Buchae Sanjo: Min Jung Kim - Sori
8:15pm
Immigrant Stories
Dohee Kim, Peter Park - AKYPA
8:25pm
Performance
Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35 - Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky:
​Sujie Kim - Violinist, Sean Kim - Pianist
8:30pm
Immigrant Story
Stephen Oh - XM2​
8:38pm
Raffle
Keep your soju cups for a chance to win a slab of Hoju Soju!
8:42pm
Performance
Fashion Parade: Hanbok Australia
8:53pm
Performance
K-POP Group: Mistaken
9:00pm
Performance
Arirang: KOWIN
9:05pm
Closing
Event Details
Thursday 18 September
7 to 9pm
Immigration Museum, Melbourne
About Gonbae!
Join us for a special event celebrating the enduring friendship between Korea and Australia! This gathering will showcase the rich cultural exchanges and shared values that unite our two nations. Enjoy traditional performances, delicious bites, and engaging activities that highlight the unique heritage of both cultures. Come together to strengthen bonds and create lasting memories in a of camaraderie and celebration!
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