A Gift from Bravo! ASEAN in Korea (part 6)

A small gift for each guest coming to watch the show.:-)

Well, it's really nicely wrapped inside that pink box, though.

And..I wonder if all of these guys also got one?^^

they brought a pink box along with them? -ehhmm why not!

Bravo! ASEAN in Korea 2013 (part 5)

 

Indonesian Team picture, posted on one of the pillars at the entrance hall. 

Other countries' photos were also posted on the pillar so as to give a clue of what the guests were about to see. 

As I entered the theater, not many people showed up, though. Well, it's not even yet started. 

But, judging from the layout of the stage and its lighting as well as the backdrop, I was pretty sure that it'd be one great show of ASEAN member countries.  

The first team to perform was Indonesian team, named 'Saiyo', who performed Minangkabau dance--West Sumatra. 

All of them are students who reside in Korea.  

They're members of KTTI (Kelompok Tari Tradisional Indonesia) who practice every Saturdays at Indonesian Embassy in Yoiudo.  

I guess what they do really paid off.

They do show highlights of what Indonesian culture is all about.

Thanks to them..Indonesian youngsters can play their share of loving the traditional culture of their own--even while they're away from home like in Korea.

Bravo! ASEAN in Korea 2013 (part 4)

I met with other friends from Cia-Cia, Sulawesi. They happened to be in Seoul for 9-week program(?) of learning Korean language. Oh, not all of them, though, some of them are my friends from HUFS.  

With tickets in hands, we're ready to see the show. 

Funny how I met them here while in campus ...rarely do I see them.

So..

this was a great time to pose together, right, guys?  

At the reception area before entering the theater @ Konkuk University where the program was being held.  

The 5th Bravo! ASEAN in Korea 2013 was an annual event co-hosted by ASEAN, Korea-ASEAN Center and of course, the embassy of each ASEAN member country. 

Bravo! ASEAN in Korea (part 3)

What would be a show in Korea without K-Pop??^^

well, as a guest star, 100% showed up to surprise its fans. 

Well, seeing the manicured boys wrapped in seducing dance numbers....was like..okay...I got to see more! 

I was deafened by the screaming from all directions around the hall...even my wife was screaming...simply because she was carried away...ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ 

Then, along came the appreciation award to all participants. 

Some dignitaries like ambassadors or deputy in charge...were present that night. 

The Indonesian team with the biggest number in size received an appreciation award. 

the ceremony went on for about 30 minutes or show. 

and then...Fan Favorite Award went to Thailand team.

chuka..chuka...

The whole theater at Konkuk University's Millenium Hall was packed with people who really wanted to enjoy a night full of colorful portrayal of ASEAN country members. 

And this was it. 

I think I was pretty lucky to sit on the front row. come on Suray....lucky?

see that you're obstructed by the camera crane that was just right in front of you?

oh, well.... 

Then..another cool ceremony came along.

it's a Ruffle time. 

As many as 12 give away prizes ranging from headset, I-pod, computer, and vouchers...were given away...for the lucky spectators. 

Then..a group picture of all contestant. 

So, Eyra, Freya, and Mama...did you have fun? 

Looks like they did. 

Until next year.... 

The whole group of Indonesian team.

oh...with other team right next to them.:)

Bravo! ASEAN in Korea (part 2)

 

The host (Korea) performed its taekwondo extravaganza. 

It's really a feast to the eyes. 

Was it taekwondo? was it K-pop concert? was it a theatrical performance?

all in one. 

And they sealed off the show with a parade of ASEAN members' flags. 

to signify the unity of its members along with Korea as its ally(?) 

it's Thailand team. 

which was pretty impressive: they combined contemporary dance, drawing on stage, and a Chinese zither show...all in one: symbolizing harmony. 

It's Vietnamese team. 

Myanmar team. 

They're colorfully clad in adornment that matched perfectly in tune with the music. 

I think it's one of the best shows.

Bravo! ASEAN in Korea (part 1)

I managed to secure two tickets to see Bravo! ASEAN in Korea final night. 

Yes, it's an annual event where 10 countries of ASEAN members show off their cultural performance to the audience in Korea. 

The MC opened up the curtain....  

 

Gangnam Style from The Philippines. 

A contemporary dance from Malaysia. 

A look into the audience and the hall. 

Oh, it's still from Malaysia. 

A couple (on stage & off stage) from Singapore. 

A gleeful boy from Myanmar dancing a traditional dance. 

See how gleefully happy he was? 

Taekwondo show with a modern twist from Korea. 

A fan dance + taekwondo: soft yet powerful show of force.