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WFWP to Have Coffee Morning Saturday

For those looking for tips on relaxation exercises, or just the taste of quality coffee, the International Women in Korea group may be holding the ideal morning. On Saturday, Mareijo Wiehe, a master meditation teacher from Suseonjae Meditation Center, Seoul, will be the guest speaker. Apart from being an English-speaking female, comfortable clothing is the only requisite, because Mareijo is expected to be demonstrating meditation practices and breathing techniques. International Women in Korea, a local branch of the Women's Federation for World Peace, is close to Seoul Station. The event starts at 9:45 a.m. and continues until midday, with a small entrance fee covering food and beverages. For more information, contact wfwp_iwk@yahoo.com. community@koreatimes.co.kr

Filipinos Search for Local Icons

By Cathy Rose A. Garcia Staff Reporter The Filipino Catholic community in Hyehwa-dong, Seoul, is organizing a contest to find the Filipino man and woman who best represent the country's culture. The ``Ginoo at Binibining Kalinangang Filipino,'' or Mr. and Ms. Filipino Culture, to be held in October, is aimed at showcasing the best of Filipino culture through dance, songs, costumes, values and traditions. Every year, the community organizes concerts and beauty pageants to raise funds for its outreach programs, such as medical assistance for Filipino workers in Korea, and scholarships. ``Previous beauty pageants highlighted beauty, physical appearance, talent and intelligence. Though we consider these to be of importance, this year's event gives prime importance to how Filipino culture and values are highlighted, lived, expressed and portrayed by the candidates,'' organizers said. The finals will be held at 3 p.m. on Oct. 4 at the Tongseong High School Auditorium, Hyehwa-dong. There are six female and six male candidates, who are currently living in Korea

Iranian Artist’s Exhibition Features Local Foreign Faces

By Cortney Strube Contributing Writer A unique collection of local portraits by Iranian artist Roxana Manouchehri will be on display this Sunday at her solo art show "Mystic Portrayal: Local Portraits With a Persian Touch." The line-up will feature 15 portraits of active members of the foreign community, and is the first of its kind for Manouchehri and show venue Roofers in Itaewon. "It's the first time I'm going to show my artwork outside of a gallery," said Manouchehri, a resident artist from Tehran, Iran, who said she wanted to engage the foreign community in her show. "I chose to draw 15 very special people, and I'm excited to see what will happen in a non-gallery space." Manouchehri said she is looking forward to showcasing her works at Roofers, a community-based restaurant, performance and art space. "My main paintings are not commercial, and they're large so it's very difficult to show them unless they're in a serious gallery," she said. "This time I decided to do something to get the public involved in my show. (Roofers) is big enough to show my draw

NK Defectors Regularize Friday Rallies

By Bryan Kay Staff Reporter Twenty years ago, protests in Leipzig, Germany, led to the collapse of the Berlin Wall and the eventual reunification of the country. Now pro-unification activists in Korea have started what they have claimed will be unceasing demonstrations in the hope of replicating the same rapid success. Organized under the banner ``Unify Korea 2009,'' the group began demonstrations on Sept. 4, the 20th anniversary of what are widely described as the Monday demonstrations of Leipzig, which eventually led to the collapse of the Berlin Wall. And, similar to the seedling moments across the Iron Curtain during the dying days of the Cold War, those from the other side of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) represent a central plank of the efforts. One of the driving forces behind the campaign, who asked to be identified by only his family name, Park, due to the sensitivity of the work he carries out to help North Korean refugees, said the German example serves as an important starting point. ``The date we started the demonstrations is significant because it ser

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