Lunar New Year Festival: Making dumplings and rice cake soup with Korean adoptive families

January 31, 2026
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January 31, 2025 (Friday), A warm and special event was held at the Kansas City Korean American Center. In the Kansas City area Korean Adoptees (Korean Adoptees) and their familiesGather in one place Seollal (Seollal) FestivalWe enjoyed it together.

Attendees on this day were traditional Korean food Mandu (Mandu)with TteokgukI spent a precious time experiencing Korean culture and traditions while participating in an exercise to make it with my own hands. drug 30 people or moreAdopted children and family members of attended, and the venue was filled with laughter and sharing.

Korean children adopted from abroad often experience a sense of disconnection from their cultural roots. Adopted children from Korea grow up in predominantly white communities and may feel confused and isolated about their identity. In a situation like this Cultural experiences and community gatheringsIt means a lot to adopted children.

This event hosted by the Kansas City Korean Society is not just a food making experience, Exploring identity, Cultural connections, and Strengthening community tiesIt was a precious event for the purpose of It is expected that the adopted children and their families will deepen their understanding and familiarity with Korean culture through the process of making traditional food together.

KASGKC, We will continue to host various cultural events and support programs for Korean adopted children and families in the region.