MEMBERS of the Port Macquarie Branch of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) hosted an international day in their rooms on Wednesday 20 August, focusing on this year’s Country of Study, the Republic of Korea.
International Officer Christa Lobb was instrumental in organising the day, decorating the CWA rooms and tables with Korean colours and presenting a number of activities connected with Korean culture and handicraft.
Over 40 members and friends attended from Port Macquarie as well as from the branches of Wauchope, Lake Cathie – Hastings, Gloucester, Kendall and Kempsey.
Group Patron, Gay Cowan of Lake Cathie – Hastings, also joined members for the day.
CWA members worked together to provide a lovely meal featuring Korean Beef, Sticky Korean Chicken, kimchi, pickled vegetables, soy beans, seaweed garnish and rice.
Sixty-five students from Telegraph Point Primary School and Westport Primary School entered the poster competition with their work displayed in the rooms on the day.
Local artist and CWA member Maddalena Piola joined Ms Lobb in judging the competition.
“What a wonderful response we have had from the two schools,” they said.
“We were very impressed with the time put into their research of the Republic of Korea, and the effort made by teachers and pupils.
“Clearly, there are some budding artists out there, and we encourage them all to keep pursuing their talents.”
By Pauline CAIN
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