By Honorary Reporter Nasim Gerami from Iran
Photos = Cultural section of Korean Embassy in Tehran

The Korean Embassy in Iran on Oct. 16 held an event to mark Hangeul Day, kicking off the festivities with a warm welcome and Korean food and refreshments. 

The highlight was a speech from a Korean culture consultant named Kim Jong-oh, who explained the history of the Korean alphabet and its invention by King Sejong the Great and emphasized the revolutionary nature of Hangeul.

Mentioning Han Kang, Korea's first winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, he stressed the crucial role of people like her in bridging cultures and promoting understanding between Korea and Iran. 

Contestants gobble down spicy noodles in a competition.

Next was traditional archery. While challenging at first, visitors learned how to aim and shoot a bow and standouts won prizes.

Visitors practice archery to prepare for the competition.

During the ceremony, a quiz on King Sejong and the Korean language and culture earned gifts for those with the correct answers.

The event concluded with the announcement of winners of a competition to review the historical film "Forbidden Dream," which is about Joseon Dynasty engineer Jang Young-sil. The evening ended with a screening of the film at the Tehran branch of King Sejong Institute.

The winners of a competition for reviews of "Forbidden Dream" pose for a group photo.

[email protected]

*This article is written by a Korea.net Honorary Reporter. Our group of Honorary Reporters are from all around the world, and they share with Korea.net their love and passion for all things Korean.