Busan International Women's Association
The Busan International Women's Association is a charitable social and cultural organization open to women living in the Busan and Kyungsang Namdo area of South Korea. As a non-profit organization we raise money to help those in the local Korean community who are in need.
At BIWA we encourage friendship, support, and cultural exchange between our international and Korean members by organizing a wide variety of social and cultural activities.
We have a number of regular activities like a monthly coffee morning at the Pale de CZ Starbucks on Haeundae Beach as well as a regular schedule of special activities. Join in the monthly BIWA luncheon, learn a new language, tour a local site, go on a hike or join the Mums & Tots for a play group outing.
We have a number of regular activities like a monthly coffee morning at the Pale de CZ Starbucks on Haeundae Beach as well as a regular schedule of special activities. Join in the monthly BIWA luncheon, learn a new language, tour a local site, go on a hike or join the Mums & Tots for a play group outing.
Monthly Coffee Mornings
Wednesday, April 27th - Casual coffee morning open to everyone. Will be held from 9.30 - 11.30 am at Starbucks, Pale d'Cz Building, Haeundae Beach
Wednesday, May 25th - Causal coffee morning open to everyone. Will be held from 9.30 - 11.30 am at Starbucks, Pale d'Cz Building, Haeundae Beach
Questions? Please contact Mayumi with BIWA Hospitality - mayumileisure@hotmail.com
BIWA Special Events
BIWA ARTISTS present
Embracing Our Creativity
Series 1: Visual Art
From April 15 -17, Lee & Bae Gallery in Dalmaji will host a very special exhibition of visual art created by members of Busan International Women’s Association (BIWA). BIWA is a well-known charitable non-government organization with more then 140 members, many of which are artists or have art interests. Living in Korea and coming from over 20 different countries, BIWA members are constantly exposed to different cultures and interesting traditions. They get new impressions, ideas and share their knowledge with each other . The whole experience of being involved in a life, so different from a life in their home countries, serves as a great inspiration to BIWA ladies, along with fostering a desire for self-exploration and creativity.
This exhibition is designed to bring together the women of BIWA, to discover newly-born artists and to introduce their art to a larger audience. A variety of media will be presented; from paintings and photography to mixed media art, sculpture and flower arrangements.
There will be an opportunity for artists and visitors to make cash donations which will go directly to BIWA Welfare fund which supports charities in the Busan area. The Busan community is invited to attend the grand opening ceremony which will begin at 6.00 pm on Friday, April 15th.
For more information, please contact Anna Girsova, Coordinator - anna@girsovs.com or contact biwakorea@gmail.com
BIWA Spring Charity Event
BIWA and the Haeundae Grand Hotel present the 'Red Carpet Charity Ball' to raise funds in support of local Busan charities. This formal evening event will be held at the Haeundae Grand Hotel Friday, April 29th from 6 pm - 12 midnight and will feature:
- Welcome drinks and canapes on the terrace with jazz band, Klickitat
- Elegant 5 course Western dinner, price includes beer/wine
- An exciting Charity Auction
- The talented American band, Poko Lambro providing after dinner entertainment
BIWA members - W90,000 includes beer/wine or W80,000 no alcohol
Non-members - W100,000 includes beer/wine or W90,000 no alcohol
Tickets on sale beginning March 23rd
Please contact Lynn Baratta for ticket reservations - biwakorea@gmail.com 010 2065 8395
