15th Korean American Day

January 14th, 2020

we celebrated on the 15th Korean American Day at Rayburn House Office Building in Washington DC. Beracah Youth Ensemble accompanied Korean and American Anthem at ceremony.

Flute: Noelle Hahn, Yein Hur

Clarinet: Joanna Chang, Daniel Kim

Cello: Joshua Kim

Singer: Trinity Jung

Korean American Day on January 13 commemorates the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the United States in 1903. The day also honors the Korean American’s immense contributions to every aspect of society. In 2003, President George W. Bush proclaimed a celebration of the 100th anniversary of the arrival of the first Korean immigrants. In 2005, the U.S. House and Senate passed simple resolutions in support of Korean American Day. Since then, states across the country have passed bills declaring January 13th as an annual celebration of Korean American Day. (https://nationaldaycalendar.com/)