Immerse yourself in Korean culture at the “K-Culture Next Door: 2024 Korea Festival”
Hallyu fans, gather up because a two-day event full of Korean culture is coming to your doorstep.
Korean Cultural Center of the Philippines proudly presents K-Culture Next Door: 2024 Korea Festival!
About K-Culture Next Door: 2024 Korea Festival
K-Culture Next Door is an event that symbolizes the close connection between Korea and the Philippines’ 75 years of friendship. Just like neighbors, they are a “doorbell” away from each other like how Korea and the Philippines influenced and supported each other through cultural exchange and interaction throughout the years.
This festival will surely showcase the full Korean experience thanks to these partnerships: Korea Tourism Organization-Manila office (KTO), Korea Copyright Protection Agency Manila Representative Office (KCOPA), and the Korea Agro Fisheries and Food Trade Corporation Philippines Office (aT).
Of course, this event won’t be happening without our local partners—SM Supermalls and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA).
Details of K-Culture Next Door: 2024 Korea Festival
This event is a FREE ADMISSION!
What’s more exciting about this event is that it will happen at two locations:
- SM Mall of Asia Music Hall on May 4-5
- SM Seaside City Cebu, the Mountain Wing Atrium and Skyhall on June 15-16.
Yes, you’ve read that right. K-Culture Next Door will be happening in two locations, which means more activities and performances will be looked out for!
Line-up Performances
On May 4, Korean indie rock sensation, Jannabi will take the stage at the Manila opening ceremony.
Aside from having Korean performers, Filipino performers will also grace the stage! The “Mini K-pop Busking Concert” is open to Filipino individual and group performers who will showcase their talents while embracing their love for K-culture. If you wish to apply for the busking event, details can be found on the KCC website and their social media channels.
For Cebu City, a “Everyone’s Kpop Cebu,” a dance cover contest open to Filipino talents. Another special performance lined up in Cebu is prepared by the “Jeju Special Self-Governing Provincial Dance Company.” This performance team will be bringing Jeju Island’s unique culture and traditional traits in the form of a dance performance.
‘Next Door’ Showcase
To celebrate and bring out the best of Korea at your doorstep, KCC has partnered with various Korean government agencies and corporations. Experience culture from traditional—Hangeul (alphabet), hanbok (costume), Jeontongnori (traditional games)—to contemporary! Various industries will also be present such as Samsung Philippines, Hyundai Motor Philippines, Inc., AMOREPACIFIC Philippines, and some beauty products from small and medium-sized enterprises that will be displayed by Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA).
K-culture and Hallyu fans, get ready to mark your calendars to experience a blast of K-culture this May 4-5 and June 15-16!
For more information and updates, follow KCC Philippines on their social media accounts (Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines / @kccphil) and view their website for upcoming updates.
Press release from KCC Philippines
