Hyewahdong
Hyewadong in Korea is famous for its korean drama and gag shows which is frequented by locals and tourists.
However, for Filipinos this dong/community is a place of gathering after a hard week’s work. Masses were offered every 1 in the afternoon in St. Benedicts Church. If you want to sit down during the Mass, I suggest you arrive 30 minutes before the time to avoid the outpour of people. The Filipino religiosity is of course with them even abroad and the Sunday Masses in Hyewah is a tangible proof of this Pinoy identity.
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) are hardworking and persevering meaning after their regular work, they sometimes have part times to increase their earnings for their family. OFWs are (most of the time) the bread winner in a household. They modestly live abroad so that they can send their children/ brothers/sisters to school, build their dream house and save a sum for settling back in the country.
At the Sunday Market, one can buy Filipino groceries, food and even clothing. I am at Hyewah every Sundays so I notice that even Koreans (especially those who have been to the Philippines) were also buying turon, banana cue, lumpia, puto and so many more. Restaurants (carinderia) can also be found near the church. So for those who miss the taste of home prepared food, Hyewah is the place to be.
The Seoul city government almost banned the “banketa” set up in Hyewah but thanks to Amba. Luis Cruz and the City Council, “Little Manila” as they called it was retained and some sidewalk cookeries where transferred to a more spacious location.
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