Written by: Ian Simm | Posted on: 26th February 2022
At the second attempt, following postponement last November as COVID numbers started to rise, the BKS Annual Dinner took place in February with just over 100 members, friends, supporters and sponsors participating. We gathered in the Cholmondeley Room and Terrace at the House of Lords, […]
No CommentsPosted by: Hannah Giles | Posted on: 18th February 2022
Lecture-Tour: An introduction to Korean Buddhism and its Temples Wednesday 2nd March 2021 6:30pm – 8:00pm via Zoom Speaker: Professor David A Mason Register via Eventbrite A brief history and introduction to the unique characteristics of Korea’s Buddhism and its ancient […]
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Posted by: Hannah Giles | Posted on: 4th January 2022
Annual Dinner at the House of Lords Cholmondeley Room and Terrace, London SW1A 0AA Thursday 17th February 2022 Starts at 7.00pm with a Reception and followed by Dinner 8.00pm to 9.30pm Host Viscount Trenchard Hugh Trenchard, 3rd Viscount Trenchard DL, is an […]
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Posted by: Hannah Giles | Posted on: 3rd October 2021
***Please note that this event has been postponed. The House of Lords have cancelled all banqueting events. They have taken a decision on advice from UKHSA in order to protect core parliamentary business from an increase in Covid infections because of a serious Covid-related incident […]
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Written by: Douglas Barrett | Posted on: 26th September 2021
Chuseok – Korean Thanksgiving – is a wonderful time to be in Korea. The summer rains recede, and the skies are a vibrant blue. The leaves turn golden brown. The whole country takes to the roads, and railway stations are full as families reunite to […]
No CommentsPosted by: Hannah Giles | Posted on: 10th September 2021
BKS members are cordially invited to a Chuseok reception at the Korean Ambassador’s Residence. A Reception To Celebrate Chuseok Korean buffet with wine Hosted by the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea His Excellency Gunn Kim Friday 24th September 2021 6.30pm to […]
No CommentsPosted by: Hannah Giles | Posted on: 3rd August 2021
Off the Wall: Korean movies outside of the mainstream Tuesday 24th August 2021 6:30pm – 8:00pm via Zoom Speaker: Hangul Celluloid’s Paul Quinn Register via Eventbrite In a talk that takes a refreshing look at the post-2000 movies that weren’t part […]
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Written by: Hari Blackmore | Posted on: 3rd August 2021
A Study of Korean History and UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites On Tuesday the 8th of June, BKS welcomed Prof. David Mason to give an online lecture about Korean history, its Golden (and Dark) Ages, and the numerous World Cultural Heritage Sites associated […]
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Posted by: Hannah Giles | Posted on: 7th July 2021
Guided Tour of the City The London of Charles Dickens – His ‘Magic Lantern’ Thursday 29 July 2021, 6.15pm Meeting point: Steps outside the West end of St Paul’s Cathedral (nearest underground stations St Paul’s and Mansion House) Charles wandered the streets of London […]
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Posted by: Hannah Giles | Posted on: 18th May 2021
Korea’s Four Golden Ages A Study of Korean History and UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites Tuesday 8th June 2021 6:30pm – 8:00pm via Zoom Lecturer: David A. Mason Professor David Mason argues that Korea has enjoyed four distinct “Golden Ages” characterized […]
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K-Music Festival 2025 1st October 1st – 20th November 2025 Major London Venues: Barbican, Southbank Centre, Royal Albert Hall, Kings Place The K-Music Festival 2025 is back for its twelfth year, bringing an extraordinary celebration of Korean music to London! From 1st […]
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Knitted Together: The Korean Lives of Richard and Joan Rutt Oriental Museum, Durham 28th September 2024 – 4th May 2025 Free entry, no booking required A new exhibition of South Korean objects and photographs from the 1950s – 1970s donated by Richard Rutt, also known […]
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