On March 29, the Asia Society Texas Center drew a diverse crowd of attendees — from engineers at global consulting firm McKinsey to ballerinas and students from Rice University and the University of Texas at Austin. They gathered there for a kimchi workshop, the first of its kind at the center. The program proved far more popular than expected. “Initially we had planned to host a small, intimate workshop, but due to overwhelming demand we had to increase our capacity,” Matthew Fuller, the center’s director of business and policy, said. “We ended up selling out the event and welcoming 70 guests.” Fuller said attendees responded enthusiastically. “They really enjoyed learning about kimchi and Korean culture, as well as the many Korean snacks and drinks we prepared,” he said. The workshop marked a memorable experience for many participants. “It was the first time many of our guests made kimchi, and they had a lot of fun learning. Everyone went home with their own jar of baek kimchi (white kimchi),” Fuller added. “We received incredible feedback afterward, and we’re
