The South Korean Ambassador to Cairo, Hong Jin Wook, was delighted to participate in the annual Al-Mataria Iftar collective held during the holy month of Ramadan. He praised the unique and wonderful atmosphere and expressed that the culture of love and camaraderie witnessed during the event is a source of pride. The people of Al-Mataria region organized the largest iftar table for the people for the ninth year in a row. The organizers of the event stated that the table started with one street in its first year and has grown to dozens of streets participating in it annually.
Written by Ahmed Alawi
Friday, 07 April 2023 04:47 PM
Hong Jin Wook, South Korean Ambassador to Cairo, praised his participation in the Al-Mataria Iftar collective, which is held every year in the holy month of Ramadan..
After the end of the iftar, the Korean ambassador indicated that, as the famous song says, Ramadan in Egypt is another need, indeed, this is a fact, stressing that Ramadan in Matareya is very unique and wonderful, as everyone was happy with the atmosphere of Ramadan and they all share food and love..
The Korean ambassador stated that this culture is a culture of love and a source of pride, as he witnessed the spirit of camaraderie and community, describing it as existing only here in Egypt..
The ambassador described the feeling he felt during breakfast, through everyone’s interest in him, in an atmosphere of love and joy, and that he is never alone, as a gift from breakfast..
The Korean ambassador confirmed that all the food was wonderful and very tasty, whether stuffed vegetables, tajines, or qatayef, all of them are wonderful and beneficial to health, and he also confirmed that he liked very much Ramadan drinks, especially sobia..
The people of Al-Mataria region organized the largest iftar table for the people, for the ninth year in a row, as many of them participate, through their own efforts, in organizing it annually..
One of the organizers said that for the 9th year in a row, the people of Al-Matariyya region succeeded, through self-efforts, in organizing the table, stressing that the table began in its first year with one street, and today, after 9 years, dozens of streets in the popular area participate in it..
The participation of the South Korean Ambassador in the Al-Mataria Iftar reminded us of the true spirit of Ramadan, the spirit of love and community. Amidst the delicious food and drinks, the Ambassador witnessed first-hand the overwhelming hospitality and camaraderie of the people of Egypt. It is heartening to see the Al-Mataria Iftar grow and expand each year, a testament to the generosity and selflessness of the people in the community. Ultimately, this is what Ramadan is about – the coming together of family, friends, and strangers alike to share in the blessings of the holy month.