MLS LA Galaxy

Galaxy to Hold Korean Heritage Night

Published on July 25, 2003 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
LA Galaxy News Release


CARSON, CA (Thursday, July 24, 2003) - The defending MLS Cup Champion Los Angeles Galaxy will host "Korean Heritage Night" at The Home Depot Center on August 9 vs. the Columbus Crew (Kickoff 7:00 pm PT). The Galaxy organization has joined with numerous partners in the Korean Community throughout Southern California to celebrate the anniversary of 100 years of Korean Immigration to the United States as well as the emergence of Korea's national team on the world stage just over a year ago when it hosted the 2002 FIFA World Cup.

"The Galaxy take great pride in having a team that truly represents the ethnic diversity of Southern California," said L.A. Galaxy VP/GM Doug Hamilton. "Our acquisition of World Cup defender Hong Myung Bo this year has enabled us to further that representation and effectively reach out to the Korean Community. We would like to thank all of the numerous community partners for their support and ask them to join with us in celebrating 'Korean Heritage Night' at The Home Depot Center."

The following is a brief list of Saturday, August 9th's events:

PRE-GAME:

* SoccerFest - An interactive, family-oriented event filled with vendors' booths, Korean food, and music, and inflatable games geared towards kids of all ages. Located near the Southeast entrance to the stadium.

* Photograph Exhibit (5:30 - 7 pm) - Exhibiting Korean Immigration history on loan from the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. The display will also include 2002 FIFA World Cup photographs.

* Introduction - The Many Korean Community Groups and Leaders supporting Korean Heritage Night.

* Video Tribute - Highlighting Korean Immigration history and FIFA World Cup 2002 highlights.

* Tae Kwon Do - Demonstration presenting 40 to 50 students from several top studios around Southern California taking the field with leaping kicks and punches.

* High Five Line - Korean Youths Soccer Clubs: Red Devil and Red Star.

* National Anthem - Featuring a collection of singers from local Korean Churches directed by Mr. Cho Han Woo including Yong Nak Presbyterian Church, Sa-Rang Presbyterian Church, Grace Korean Church, Thanks Giving Church, Glory Church of Jesus Christ Church, Torrance First Presbyterian, Church Logos Evangelical Church, and Berendo Street Baptist Church.

* Coin Toss - Traditional ceremonial coin toss with H.S. Kim Director of Korea Airlines Board, Hong Myung Bo and Cobi Jones.

HALF-TIME:

* Korean Folk Dance - "Samulnori", Korean dance performance sponsored by Korea Cultural Center. "Samulnori" is a modern chamber adaptation of the farmer's music with dance performed outdoors. The accompanying percussion quartet consists of Kkwaenggwari (Small Gong), Janggu (Hourglass-shaped drum), Jing (Large gong), and Buk (Drum). It is a very lively and vibrant ensemble which clearly displays the vivid rhythms driven by the players' enthusiasm and the harmonious arrangement of the four instruments.

For more information regarding Los Angeles Galaxy tickets for the club's next home game, please call the Galaxy toll free at 1-877-3GALAXY (Korean/English).

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