Going Global Ep14
- 9 years ago
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has expressed concerns about a possible food crisis as the world's population is expected to reach 9 billion by 2050.
And one of the rising alternative food sources is insects.
Insects are quite a treat already in Thailand. For example, fried crickets are a popular and tasty snack there.
So, how are edible insects used in Thai cuisine?
There's a Korean adoptee who is a celebrated actor, broadcaster, and producer in the Netherlands.
He is now working as a film director and producer to reflect his story of finding his identity.
Meet director Paul Rigter and his works.
In the heart of New York City's Times Square, a special festival was held recently. It was a Taekwondo Festival where many American students practicing the martial art came together to showcase their skills.
The festival was also a campaign to end bullying.
Go behind the scenes of the event now.
South Korea's national soccer team coach Uli Stielike left a strong impression on the Korean public after he led his team to finish in second place at the AFC Asian Cup in Australia early this year.
Now even in his hometown Ketsch in Germany, more and more people are becoming interested in Korea. And recently a Korean cultural festival was held there.
And one of the rising alternative food sources is insects.
Insects are quite a treat already in Thailand. For example, fried crickets are a popular and tasty snack there.
So, how are edible insects used in Thai cuisine?
There's a Korean adoptee who is a celebrated actor, broadcaster, and producer in the Netherlands.
He is now working as a film director and producer to reflect his story of finding his identity.
Meet director Paul Rigter and his works.
In the heart of New York City's Times Square, a special festival was held recently. It was a Taekwondo Festival where many American students practicing the martial art came together to showcase their skills.
The festival was also a campaign to end bullying.
Go behind the scenes of the event now.
South Korea's national soccer team coach Uli Stielike left a strong impression on the Korean public after he led his team to finish in second place at the AFC Asian Cup in Australia early this year.
Now even in his hometown Ketsch in Germany, more and more people are becoming interested in Korea. And recently a Korean cultural festival was held there.