In 2014, Washington Sorichung Did New Year Celebration Performance for Senior Centers

In 2014, Washington Sorichung did New Year Celebration performance for Senior Centers and the Academy of Christian Education.

Washington Sorichung has done culture shows for George Mason University and University of Maryland College Park.

Washington Sorichung has done numerous workshops within the organization and outside of the organization. Some of the workshops within Washington Sorichung include “Korean Melody, Korean Sounds” with Jiah Ha and “Korean Sounds Only You Don’t Know” with Hye-mi Kim. Additionally, “Sorichung Summer Pansori Camp” twice at Virginia Beach (04.16-04.18 and 07.04-07.06). Washington Sorichung also held workshops outside of the organization as part of the Korean Culture Outreach Program. Workshops were held for“Korean Traditional Music, Pansori Workshop of Bethel Korean School” and “Outreach Program- Hallyu Camp 2014 Korean Traditional Music, Pansori Workshop” with the Korean Embassy.

Washington Sorichung participated in numerous competitions in 2014. In July, Washington Sorichung competed for “The 14th World Korean Traditional Performing Arts Competition” and was awarded with 1st Place in the Highschool Division, 3rd Place in the Adult Division, Special Award, and Award for Teacher Leadership. In September, Washington Sorichung competed in “Pal-Do Arirang Competition” and was awarded 2nd place. Also, Washington Sorichung competed in “The 2nd Korean Traditional Music and Performing Art Competition of Los Angeles” and was awarded in Special Award and 3rd place in the Elementary Division. Additionally, the Korean American Association of Virginia has awarded “Certificate of Volunteer Services” to individuals in Washington Sorichung.Eun Su Kim, the director of Washington Sorichung, has also received the Gold President’s Volunteer Award.

Washington Sorichung has done multiple performance for Asian Heritage Month and Family Month. Washington Sorichung has performed in the Department of Veteran Affairs, at churches, and at NOVA Community College.

Washington Sorichung performed for multiple government organizations. Washington Sorichung also performed in the “The 7th Annual Armistice Day Commemoration and Peace Vigil”. Washington Sorichung was invited to perform for the “Larry Hogan for Governor Reception”.

Washington Sorichung also performed for multiple Korean Associations. Some of the performances include “The 69th 8.15 Korean Independence Memorial Day Performance”, “The 3rd American University Presidential Taekwondo Cup”, “Center for Korean History and Culture Studies’ Launching Ceremony”, “4th Annual Korea-Maryland USA Bio Expo”, “The 13th Christmas Celebration for the 40th Year of CKCGW”, “Year End Celebration of Korean Foundation-Korea Club”, and “The 33rd End of the Year Celebration and Holiday Award Banquet of Washington Korean Women’s Society”.

Washington Sorichung has performed in multiple Church Sponsored events such as “The 3rd First Korean Methodist Church’s Music Concert Dong Hang” and other festivals.

Washington Sorichung has planned and coordinated the “Second Concert with Korean Human Cultural Asset” and was invited to do a concert in “Publick Playhouse Events for Global Beat Series”. Washington Sorichung was invited for the “Dominican Republic KTM Tour” and performed in the “The Foundation Day of Korea’s Celebration Performance”. In addition to the performance, Washington Sorichung was broadcasted in the “Dominican Republic CER-TV Channel 4”.