Welcome to Korea

Back in August, I took my yearly jaunt over to the Chicago Korean Festival (11th annual). Great food and beverages, interesting events and music. I love watching the Ssireum, a traditional form of Korean wrestling (What is Ssireum?-Korea Ssireum Research Institute). Grabbed a ton of food - some Kalbi (marinated, grilled short ribs), Kimbap ( a roll of varying ingredients that looks like a sushi roll), Sundae (a traditional sausage and street vendor fare), and jokbal (seasoned and steamed pork legs). More info here for the curious. Topped it off with some OB Lager and Jujimong (pomegranate wine) and a traditional drumming and dancing scene.

Take a gander at some random photos of the scene. Note the presence of the US Dept of Home Security.