CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Korean American Association of Clarksville held its Lunar New Year Celebration on Saturday, Feb. 10. Close to 400 people attended the event at the Morgan University Center on the Austin Peay State University Campus.
Each year the event is an opportunity for elected officials, Korean businesses and industry leaders, and local citizens to celebrate the Korean New Year. Bobby Brooks, who is a former Korean American Association leader and the first President of the organization, spoke with Clarksville Now about the celebration.
Performance at the Korean American Association of Clarksville Lunar New Year Celebration on Feb. 10, 2024. (Lee Erwin)
The Korean American Association of Clarksville Lunar New Year celebration on Feb. 10, 2024. (Lee Erwin)
Performance at the Korean American Association of Clarksville Lunar New Year Celebration on Feb. 10, 2024. (Lee Erwin)
The Korean American Association of Clarksville Lunar New Year celebration on Feb. 10, 2024. (Lee Erwin)
Performance at the Korean American Association of Clarksville Lunar New Year Celebration on Feb. 10, 2024. (Lee Erwin)
Performance at the Korean American Association of Clarksville Lunar New Year Celebration on Feb. 10, 2024. (Lee Erwin)
Performance at the Korean American Association of Clarksville Lunar New Year Celebration on Feb. 10, 2024. (Lee Erwin)
The Korean American Association of Clarksville Lunar New Year celebration on Feb. 10, 2024. (Lee Erwin)
State Representative Jeff Burkhart, Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden and Kevin Kennedy at the Korean American Association of Clarksville Lunar New Year Celebration on Feb. 10, 2024. (Lee Erwin)
The Korean American Association of Clarksville Lunar New Year celebration on Feb. 10, 2024. (Lee Erwin)
Kevin Kennedy receiving an award at the Korean American Association of Clarksville Lunar New Year Celebration on Feb. 10, 2024. (Lee Erwin)
Yusung Park at the Korean American Association of Clarksville Lunar New Year Celebration on Feb. 10, 2024. (Lee Erwin)
Daniel Park at the Korean American Association of Clarksville Lunar New Year Celebration on Feb. 10, 2024. (Lee Erwin)
Tom Chong-II Suh & State Representative Curtis Johnson at the Korean American Association of Clarksville Lunar New Year Celebration on Feb. 10, 2024. (Lee Erwin)
Tom Chong-II Suh at the Korean American Association of Clarksville Lunar New Year Celebration on Feb. 10, 2024. (Lee Erwin)
Jea Man Park & Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts at the Korean American Association of Clarksville Lunar New Year Celebration on Feb. 10, 2024. (Lee Erwin)
Woon-Tae Jeong & Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts at the Korean American Association of Clarksville Lunar New Year Celebration on Feb. 10, 2024. (Lee Erwin)
Yung-Sung Jeong & Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts at the Korean American Association of Clarksville Lunar New Year Celebration on Feb. 10, 2024. (Lee Erwin)
Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden, Mia Golden presenting an award to Bugogi House at the Korean American Association of Clarksville Lunar New Year Celebration on Feb. 10, 2024. (Lee Erwin)
Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden, Mia Golden presenting an award to the BCCN Language School at the Korean American Association of Clarksville Lunar New Year Celebration on Feb. 10, 2024. (Lee Erwin)
State Representative Jeff Burkhart at the Korean American Association of Clarksville Lunar New Year Celebration on Feb. 10, 2024. (Lee Erwin)
Jeong Hun Kim & State Representative Curtis Johnson at the Korean American Association of Clarksville Lunar New Year Celebration on Feb. 10, 2024. (Lee Erwin)
State Representative Curtis Johnson at the Korean American Association of Clarksville Lunar New Year Celebration on Feb. 10, 2024. (Lee Erwin)
State Representative Ronnie Glynn at the Korean American Association of Clarksville Lunar New Year Celebration on Feb. 10, 2024. (Lee Erwin)
Dong Park & Sam Nienow at the Korean American Association of Clarksville Lunar New Year Celebration on Feb. 10, 2024. (Lee Erwin)
Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden, Sara Golden, City of Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts and Cynthia Pitts at the Korean American Association of Clarksville Lunar New Year Celebration on Feb. 10, 2024. (Lee Erwin)
The Korean American Association of Clarksville Lunar New Year celebration on Feb. 10, 2024. (Lee Erwin)
Performance at the Korean American Association of Clarksville Lunar New Year Celebration on Feb. 10, 2024. (Lee Erwin)
Performance at the Korean American Association of Clarksville Lunar New Year Celebration on Feb. 10, 2024. (Lee Erwin)
Performance at the Korean American Association of Clarksville Lunar New Year Celebration on Feb. 10, 2024. (Lee Erwin)
The Korean American Association of Clarksville Lunar New Year celebration on Feb. 10, 2024. (Lee Erwin)
The Korean American Association of Clarksville Lunar New Year celebration on Feb. 10, 2024. (Lee Erwin)
Bobby Brooks & State representative Curtis Johnson at the Korean American Association of Clarksville Lunar New Year Celebration on Feb. 10, 2024. (Lee Erwin)
Performance at the Korean American Association of Clarksville Lunar New Year Celebration on Feb. 10, 2024. (Lee Erwin)
“It is to celebrate the new year and bring the City of Clarksville and the Korean community together, so people can meet and get to know each other better,” Brooks said. The evening featured traditional Korean food, along with singing, dancing and recognition of local Korean industry, business and educational leaders.”