Koreans celebrate heritage

These fan dancers from the Seung Moo group performed at the annual Korean Cultural Heritage Night at Ossian Hall Park June 28.

The event’s sponsor, the Korean-American Association of Northern Virginia, wants to promote cultural exchange and friendship with the rest of the Annandale community, says William Won Hwang, the organization’s sponsor. Hwang came to the States in 1986 with few resources and built up an import-export business specializing in Asian food and beverages.

Nearly all the businesses in Annandale might be Korean-owned, but there are more Korean-American residents in the Centerville area. You can expect more Korean development in central Annandale: The K-Mart and bowling alley properties are owned by Korean investors, and there are plans for a Korean cultural center.