Seoul International Women’s Association will hold its Friday Fiesta Charity Gala on April 26 in a celebration of Latin American culture.

The gala at the Grand Hyatt Hotel will raise money for Korean charities and starts at 7:30 p.m.

The evening begins with a Latin-themed cocktail hour followed by a four-course meal of South American cuisine accompanied by wines donated by Pernod Ricard.

The Mariachi Latin Band and DJ Mariya Maderich will provide music to keep the dance floor busy.

The gala will include a silent auction with items on the block including round-trip air tickets to the U.S., Longchamp and MCM designer handbags, Chanel cosmetics hampers, and a Persian carpet. A piata raffle will feature a Club Med vacation as the grand prize.

There will also be an introduction to three of the main charities supported: Anna’s House, Spring of Life and Hae Nu Ri Study Room.

Tickets are 125,000 won for SIWA members and 140,000 won for non-SIWA members, and 1.25 million won for a table of 10 (members and non-members). Reservations can be made via www.siwapage.com by April 17.

For more information, contact Lorrie Gomes at gala@siwapage.com or visit the SIWA website.

By Paul Kerry (paulkerry@heraldcorp.com)