July 9, 2013 — July 27, 2013 is the 60th anniversary of the Korean Armistice that ended the war between North and South Korea in 1953. It will be marked in Calgary by a special military ceremony and concert themed ‘When the Guns Fell Silent” at Jack Singer Hall to showcase the talents of Korean-Canadian musicians. Lead Pastor John Huh of GoodTree Fellowship, who is also the Regimental Chaplain of the King’s Own Regiment Calgary, has been the driving force behind organizing the day’s celebrations.
“Many Koreans have immigrated to Canada and have contributed to the multicultural and economic fabric of our country,” said Pastor Huh. “We are grateful to the men and women who served in the Korean War, and would like to honour them on the 60th Anniversary while at the same time, recognize the contributions of the Korean community to Canada.”
The military ceremony will take place at 11 am on July 27 at the Military Museums . 4520 Crowchild Trail SW. The ceremony will be open to the public and will be followed by a private reception for Korean war veterans, their families and other dignitaries. Complimentary tickets for all veterans of the Korean War and their families are available from Pastor Huh by contacting him at kjohnhuh@yahoo.ca or koreanwarconcert@gmail.com.
The concert at 7 pm the same day at Jack Singer Concert Hall will feature a wide array of Korean-Canadian musicians including acclaimed cellist Arnold Choi. Other musicians include violinist Kyewon Kim; Minnie Kwon, the concert master of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra; violinist Joshua Park; and pianist Katherine Kim. Tickets are available from local Korean stores for $20 per person.
GoodTree Christian Fellowship is one of the major sponsors of the 60th Anniversary military ceremony and the evening concert.
The armistice was signed to start a cease-fire and create a demilitarized zone that were to be the precursor of an end to all hostilities between the two countries, yet tensions between them still remain and a lasting peace has not yet been achieved. No peace treaty has ever been signed, which means the Korean War is not officially over.
For more information, go to www.koreanwarconcert.com.