On May 12, the city of Federal Way hosted the first annual Han Woo-Ri Festival to celebrate Korean culture. About 600 people participated the Han Woo-Ri Opening Gala include special dignitaries:

Washington State Lieutenant Governor Brad Owen,
Consul General of the Republic of Korea Jae-Gouk Kim,
Senator Paul Shin,
Senator Tracey Eide,
King County Executive Ron Sims,
Representative, Skip Priest,

Federal Way Mayor Dean McColgan,
Federal Federal Way Council Member Mike Park,
Federal Way City Council , Jeanne Burbidge
Federal Way City Council Linda Kochmar
and many business & Community Leaders.

Han Woo-Ri Opening Gala entertainment performed at The Boeing Main Stage with the special evening of dinner and entertainment to celebrate the opening night of the inaugural Northwest Korean Sports & Cultural Festival in Federal Way.

The Boeing Main Stage Gala hours were special moment with the beautiful performances and Special dignitaries' greetings led by KOMO 4, News Reporter, Han Woo-Ri Opening Gala Emcee, Keith Eldridge, and Emcee Translator (Washington State Lieutenant Governor's Secretary), Jina Yun.

The audiences appreciated the massages from The Washington State's Governor, Gregoire given by Lieutenant Governor Brad. We are blessed that we have real leaders from Korean Community like Senator Shin, and Dr. Jae Kook Song....Korea's trade is important to our economy like what Governor Gregoire's massage says "Korean Americans have contributed much to our economy and culture. Today Korea is Washington's trading partner. In fact, 2003 and 2004 our export to Korea increased by over 23 percent." The Consul General of the Republic of Korea Jae-Gouk Kim appreciated to the Washington State Government and Federal Way City for supporting special event to celebrating Korean Cultural festival and giving opportunities to exchange Korean's culture and the sports. Senator Paull Shin's remark sure was a great "We are all different like different threads "white, yellow, read, black..." but it is all in one package. Han Woo-Ri means we are all in one like what FW City Council, Mike Park says.

Senator Paull Shin and Senator Tracey Eide presented $50,000 to the City of Federal Way to support cultural events. Senator Paull shin and Senator Eide worked very hard to obtain $50,000 for the festival and were ultimately successful. The City of Federal Way has done a tremendous job of securing funding for the festival from private and governmental sources. Senator Paull shin and Senator Tracey Eide felt that it was only fitting for the state to contribute. The audiances waved. Thanks to Senator Paull Shin, Senator Tracey Eide and to the Washington State.

The National Anthems (U.S.A and Korean) sang by John Park. His voice carried a great tune and serious moment. The Korean traditional dance performed by the Morning Star Korean (Morning Star performed around the world ) Cultural Center, and Kangwon Provincial Arts Group conducted by Young Gyun Shin. Goo-Oun Mong from Korea, Balkwang (BalKwang perfomed in Japan-Korea Taiwan Drumms Gala Festival in 1993 ) Balkwang's high energy percussion added special gala night.. Of course, Energetic Federal Way Chorale added special to this event conducted by talented musician, Andrew T. Miller.

Major Sponsors of Han Woo Ri
The Northwest Korean Sports & Cultural Festival:

The Washington State

Boeing Company, Asiana Airlines,

The Consulate General of The Republic Of Korea

Christian Faith Center

City of Federal Way, HomeStreet Bank, King County, HomeStreet Bank, Korea Foundation, LLOYD Enterprises Inc. Mucklesh Casino, Omni Properties, PI Bank, Port of Seattle, Sears, WM, and Weyerhaeuser Company.
Photos and Reported by catch4all.com, Sandra Englund, May 15, 2005.

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