[MANNAM Int'L] What is MANNAM? : MANNAM Volunteer Association Quiz.

[MANNAM Int'L] What is MANNAM? : MANNAM Volunteer Association Quiz.

 

 

 You might participated MANNAM's event before or you might know about MANNAM through online or perhaps, it is your first time to hear about MANNAM Volunteer Association.

Today, I prepared some questions that shows how much you know about MANNAM.

If the question is too difficult, you are allowed to check MANNAM's official website.

But it would be interesting to see how many questions you can answer without looking

 

 

 

1. What does MVA stand for in MANNAM?

 

2. When did MANNAM Volunteer Association was established?

 

3. What is the slogan of MANNAM?

 

4. Name any 3 cultural classes or sport clubs offered by MANNAM International.

 

5. If you are MANNAMer, which two fingers do you use when you make a V-sign?

 

6. Who is the Chairwoman and Chairman of MANNAM Volunteer Association?

 

7. What is the name of soccer competition which was organized by MANNAM International?

 

8. What does MANNAM means in Korean?

 

 

 

 

 

Here are the answer!  

 

Answer 1) It stands for MANNAM Volunteer Association.

 

Answer 2) MANNAM began on March 2003, starting from helping the underprivileged thorough musical events. (47 limes up to this point)

 

Answer 3) When Light meets Light there Is Victory!

 

Every single person is a light and should become a light. As these people who are like light meet, we can defeat the dark world. So the MANNAM’s slogan is “when light meets light, there is victory!”

 http://mannambusan.blogspot.kr/p/vision-of-mannam-mannam-is-common.html

 

Answer 4) K-Pop class, Cooking class, Korean class, Soccer club, Basketball club, Running club and more!

 

Answer 5) Thumb and second finger (victory!) 

         More explanation at http://mannamgw.blogspot.kr/2013/02/mannam-victory-sign-for-peace.html

 

Answer 6) The name of Chairman and Chairwoman of MANNAM Volunteer Association is Man Hee Lee and Nam Hee Kim.

           Message from the Chairwoman and Chairman of MANNAM 

         http://www.mannamintl.org/about-us/greeting.html

 

Answer 7) MANNAM Victory Cup

 

Answer 8) MANNAM(만남) means meeting in Korean. You and I, nation to nation, culture to other culture, we meet each other and make a world brighter place.

           Video clip of MANNAM Volunteer Association: 

           http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tMSQJzDj6I

 

 

 

 How was the quiz? Did you get it all correct? It would be amazing if you got all of them correct! You deserved to be called as 'Amazing MANNAMer'! However, what really matter is not the number of answers you got correct or wrong. What really matter in MANANM, is your pure heart of volunteerism. If you have that spirit in you, then you are also MANNAMer! (although it is truly thankful for your affection and interests on MANNAM if you got correct answers!)

 

[MANNAM] The Five Cardinal Colors of Korean Food

Hi, MANNAM International friends! Do you like Korean Food? How do you describe Korean food using only one word? You may say “delicious”, “spicy”, or “hot”. If I describe Korean Food with one word, I will choose “colorful”.

Look at the photos above. Do they look delicious? They are three different kinds of Korean Food — “Jeon”, “Kim-bab”, and “Bi-bim-bab”. In each photo, you can find yellow, green, white, red and black. Yellow, white, red, black, and blue are called Korean five cardinal colors.

From the three kinds of colorful Korean Food, we can see Koreans ideas of “What looks good tastes good.” By adding different colored vegetables, Koreans improve not only the nutritional value of food, but also the appearance the dishes.

As Korean Food, MANNAM International Volunteer Association is also colorful. Why MANNAM International is colorful? One may say, “Because we have a wide variety of races, nationalities, languages, religions, and cultures.” Yes. That’s the answer. As members of a colorful volunteer association, let’s unite our hearts and efforts to make a more harmonious world through our volunteerism and peace campaign.

[MANNAM Judo] When MANNAM Judo Meets Yoga

Hi, MANNAM International friends! Most of you may know either Judo or Yoga, but do you know what the result will be when Judo meets Yoga? One is a rough sport while the other one is a soft one. Here, we have some photos of MANNAM Judo Club members practicing Yoga instead of Judo and you can find the answer yourself.

Now, you can answer the question. What the result will be when Judo meets Yoga? Have seen all the photos, I find that although the two sports which are poles apart, when they coexist, there are happiness, understand and victory.

It is said that there are more than 5,000 races in the world. Each race may look different form the other one, but there is a heart longing for peace within everyone. Therefore, together we can overcome all difficulties and make a harmonious world.

Source: http://mannamjudo.blogspot.kr/2013/02/when-mannam-judo-meets-yoga.html

[MANNAM] MANNAM WARRIORS: MANNAM Basketball Club

[MANNAM] MANNAM WARRIORS: MANNAM Basketball Club

There are many warriors in the world.

Spartans are warriors, Napoleon are warriors too.

But in MANNAM international Association, we have BASKETBALL WARRIORS!

Who are they?

MANNAM Warriors is a part of the MANNAM Volunteer Association Sports program. We are a club committed to making a difference in the community.

Our club members are dedicated to the game and the goal of seeing people of all races, cultures, genders, religions and languages united under one banner of peace.

If you like basketball or want to try out, why do you hesitate it?

The web address below is the direct link to MANNAM Warrios.

http://mannambasketball.blogspot.krhe

Or, you can contract the email below

mannambasektball@gmail.com

[MANNAM] Every Stride for World Peace: MANNAM International Running Club

[MANNAM] Every Stride for World Peace: MANNAM International Running Club


Do you like running?
If you like running, why don’t you join MANNAM International Running Club?
 As we already know, running is a very good exercise which helps to move many part of our muscles together.
If you are little bit bored of running alone, then how about running for the peace?
MIRC participates in the running event which supports the peace.
MIRC is part of MANNAM sport clubs, a division of MANNAM Volunteer Association.
Our goal is to promote world peace through participation in charitable projects and by competing in local and international athletic events.
At the same time, we aspire to become physically and mentally fit and above all, to have fun.
We are open to anyone who wants to join, irrespective of ability - it does not matter whether you have never run in your life or whether you are a pro athlete.


Source from MANNAM International Running Club

 http://mannamintl.weebly.com/international-running-club.html

[MANNAM] Korean conversation class: Doran Doran

[MANNAM] Korean conversation class: Doran Doran

Are you looking for a Korean conversation class?

Do you want to practice or develop your Korean speaking skill?

Or do you need peaceful global friends to talk with?

Then joining MANNAM DoranDoran would be perfect choice for you!

You might wonder the meaning of MANNAM Korean class’ name ‘DoranDoran’.

It spells 도란도란 in Korean, it means the sound of friendly talking by many people

If you register for MANNAM DoranDoran, you can improve your speaking skill and also learn the Korean life style and culture for free. Besides, you are going to get not only really good Korean friends but also cool and interesting global friends who speak Korean!

If you want to know more about us, don’t hesitate to contact MANNAM DoranDoran!

 mannam.dorandoran@gamil.com

Here is the website for MANNAM DoranDoran!

http://mannamdorandoran.wordpress.com/

[MANNAM] “Tae-kwon-do” — “The Way Of The Foot And The Hand”

Hi, MANNAM International friends! Do you know the sport in the photo above? It is a Korean traditional sport called “Tae-kwon-do”. You may have seen Tae-kwon-do performances on TV. In Korean, “tae” means "to strike or break with foot"; “kwon” means "to strike or break with fist"; and “do” means "way", "method", or "path". Thus, “Tae-kwon-do” may be translated as "the way of the foot and the hand”.[1]

Every week, MANNAM International Tae-kwon-do Club members get together and practice "the way of the foot and the hand”. We learn some new skills and perfect older ones we’ve already learned.

If you want to learn Korean sports or do some exercise during weekends, join us. We hope we can together build a strong body as well as spirit through this great sport.

Source: http://mannamischange.blogspot.kr/2013/03/mannam-culture-taekwondo.html

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[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taekwondo

[MANNAM Peace Campaign] Let’s Make An “An-nyeong-han (Peaceful)” World Together!

Hi, MANNAM International friends! Do you know how Koreans greet each other? In English speaking countries, people usually ask “How are you?”, “What’s up?”, or “How’s everything going?” While, in Korea, people will ask “An-nyeong-ha-se-yo? (How are you?)”, “Bap- meo-geo-sseo-yo? (Have you eaten rice?)”, or “Eo-di-ga-yo? (Where are you going?)”. In the sentence of “An-nyeong-ha-se-yo?”, “An-nyeong” literally means “peace”.

In fact, these Koran greetings are related to war. In the past, there were so many wars in Korea that it was not easy for people to spend every day peacefully or safely. Nobody knew what would happen in the next minute. People might have to unexpectedly leave their homes, suddenly guard against the enemy, or unfortunately lose their lives. Therefore, when Korean people spent a night and got up the next morning, the first greeting they ask was “An-nyeong-ha-se-yo?” — “Have you spent a peaceful or safe night?”

Sometimes we can consider “war” equal to “no food”. During war time, since people could not do farm work properly, there was a food shortage. As a result, Korean people were often starved. Therefore, when Koreans met each other, they began to ask “Bap- meo-geo-sseo-yo?” as a greeting.

When you came to Korean at first, you may curious why Koreans always ask you “Eo-di-ga-yo?” In some cultures, the question may be considered as a private one. However, in Korean Culture, it is a common greeting which is also related to war. In the past, once there was a war, many Korean people lost their homes and possessions that they had to move from pillar to post. From then on, when they met each other in the street, they would ask “Eo-di-ga-yo?” They may want to ask “Do you know a safe place?”

Simple Korean greetings, but sad history. Imagine you live in a place where you have to go hungry, tremble with fear by bombardment, and live in fear of death every day. Then, we can call the place “a hell”. In the world, is there anybody who wants to live in such a hell? No. MANNAM International friends, to cease wars in the world and build an “An-nyeong-han (Peaceful)” world, let’s work together!

MANNAM International K-POP “Dong-go-dong-rak” Trip

MANNAM International K-POP “Dong-go-dong-rak” Trip

MANNAM International friends, have you ever heard the word “Dong-go-dong-rak”? It means to “share one´s joys and sorrows”. In MANNAM International Volunteer Association, members share joys and sorrows together. Sometimes we make an effort to work for world peace, and sometimes we get together to have fun time. Here is the video of MANNAM K-Pop “Dong-go-dong-rak” Trip. We hope we can share our happiness with you.

Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ZhyrmxUpf6A#!

[MANNAM] MANNAM JUDO CLUB

MANNAM international offers cultural club to help expactsliving in Korea.

One of them is MANMAM Judo club!

As you know, Judo is a type of material art.

It is registered as also one of Olympic sports since 1964.

It was the sport mainly played among Asian region including China, Japan and Korea, but now Judo is an international sports which played in many countries.

To play Judo, you have to bare foot for safety and there is auniform for its own too.

In MANNAM Judo clubs, you can learn Judo, and there’d be a chance to compete in tournaments too.

To learn more about MANNAM Judo club, it would be nice to listen the real comments about Judo club from its member!

Here is a part of interview done by one of member of MANNAM Judo Club.

“My favourite thing about the judo club is learning judo.

I love judo, because it is fun to throw people (lol) and exercise.

I also like that the people in the judo class are very friendly.

I think the judo club is a very relaxing and friendly place.

I like joking around with the club members.”

Judo is helpful for physical health and self-defense.

Not only that, Judo focus on respecting others, even its your opponent of tournament.

Does it sound interesting?

If you are interesting in joining MANNAM Judo Club, you can visit MANNAM judo club blog.

Below is the address of MANNAM Judo Club.

http://mannamjudo.blogspot.kr/

MANNAM Soccer Team

All over the world, there are more than 180 countries that play soccer.

Among all different soccer teams, I want to introduce a very special team.

It is.... MANNAM soccer team!

Do you know about MANNAM Soccer Team??

What is so special about MANNAM soccer team?

If you have ever seen them playing, you will know what makes them so special.’

The thing is, MANNAM soccer players came from all over the world.

In the world, there are some place where war is going on; like USA and Afganistan.

They have to against each other to survive.

However, in MANNAM, they are united as one team and get together!

Isn’t it awesome? Every players make small PEACE within the team and the game.

Moreover, they don’t just play sport, but also they share each other’s culture.

Since they are from all around the world individuals have their own cultures.

Perhaps, some cultures can clash due to differences of each culture.

However, we, MANNAM soccer team respect each other and share cultures!

We even make unique PEACE and CULTURE in MANNAM!

Although we don’t speak same language, now we understand each other just by looking at other.

So! Are you interested in MANNAM Soccer Team?

Don’t you want to make PEACE playing soccer?? :)

We are always welcome you with to join us and make a small peace among us.