By John Redmond
The Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism plans to host the third Temple Food Festival at the Seoul Trade Exhibition & Convention (SETEC) in southern Seoul from Thursday-Sunday.
Guests can enjoy specially prepared Buddhist meals, motion games and webtoons about temple food.
“The festival features dishes made by 11 temples especially recognized for their food offerings, as well as by monks renowned for their culinary skills, as well as a wide range of exhibits, lectures, tastings and hands-on programs where visitors can experience the unique taste and spirit of Buddhist cuisine,” the organizer says on its website.
The event will be open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The special Balwoo Gongyang experience for foreigners will be from noon-1 p.m.
The cost is 30,000 won.
For more information, call 02-2031-2056 or email
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The SETEC is located near Hangnyeoul Station in southern Seoul.