Korean School of Federal Way pays homage to culture

Korean School of Federal Way (KSFW) celebrated Lunar New Year “Seollar” on Feb. 9.

Korean School of Federal Way (KSFW) celebrated Lunar New Year “Seollar” on Feb. 9.

Students and staff dressed in “Hanbok” to celebrate the year of the wise snake. They learned to play traditional Korean games “Yoot-Nori” and paid homage to the elders by bowing in traditional “Korean-style” Seh-Beh. The children especially enjoyed receiving money envelopes (Seh-Beht-Don) in return.

Taste of Korean Culture event

Sample some Korean foods, try some Korean arts, and learn a Korean word or two at this free monthly event for the greater Federal Way community. Event runs noon to 1 p.m. Saturdays, March 30, April 27 and May 18. RSVP required at (253) 802-5310.

Also learn more online at www.ksfederalway.org or www.facebook.com/koreanschooloffederalway.