Explore traditional Korean games – featured in the popular Netflix series Squid Game – with the London Korean School and try handmade Korean treats. You’re invited to enjoy traditional Korean games often shared during major festive holidays such as Lunar New Year. Rooted in communal celebrations and everyday life across society, these games reflect values … [Read More]
Category: Special events and festivals
2026 Seol Festival — Celebrating Korean Lunar New Year
Experience the warmth of Korean Lunar New Year in London — performances, workshops, market, and shared wishes for a hopeful new start. Seollal, the Lunar New Year, marks the first day of the lunar calendar and is the most important traditional holiday in Korea. It is a time to let go of the past year, … [Read More]
Korea-UK Connections Night
Join the Korea Town Foundation for a time of friendship between Korea and the UK, celebrating our shared past and building hope for future generations. Korea–UK Connections Night is a special commemorative event marking 80 years since the end of World War II and Korea’s Liberation Day. The evening will celebrate the long-standing friendship between … [Read More]
Hallyu Con 2025 – Where Korea Meets You
Get ready to immerse yourself in the enchanting world of the Korean wave (hallyu) as Hallyu Con 2025 comes back to town on 21 November. Tickets are on sale from 8 October. This year marks our 5th anniversary and we’re planning a vibrant celebration that not only commemorates the growth of the Korean Wave in the UK … [Read More]
Yeon Deung Hoe: Lotus Lantern Festival at the British Museum
Celebrate light, culture and community at the joyful Yeon Deung Hoe festival this autumn. The Yeon Deung Hoe, or lotus lantern festival, is a cherished cultural tradition with more than 1,200 years of history. Originally held to commemorate the birth of Buddha, the festival has evolved in Korea to include singing, dancing, traditional games, ceremonies … [Read More]
2025 Korea Day in Cambridge
The Cambridge University Korean Society (CUKS), in collaboration with the Korean Cultural Centre UK, will be hosting a Korea Day on Saturday October 11th in Cambridge. The event will begin with a Korea Day seminar featuring presentations from Korean professors and researchers in Cambridge, encompassing their latest academic work and diverse research experiences. It will … [Read More]
2025 Korea Day at University of Lancashire
The University of Lancashire’s 2025 Korea Day is held in collaboration with Preston Sejong Institute and the International Institute of Korean Studies Timetable (events in Foster Building Social Space except where indicated) 12 PM, Opening, with some Korean snacks 1 PM, Study in Korea -– Korean proficiency is not required. 2 PM, Working in Korea -– … [Read More]
A North Korean Chuseok 2025
Join Connect: North Korea to celebrate the traditional Korean holiday of Chuseok! This year, to celebrate Chuseok we’ll be bringing people together through food, stories, and a photo exhibition put together by the North Korean community. Our North Korean chefs will prepare traditional dishes for guests to enjoy in an atmosphere designed to build connections … [Read More]
ESEA Culture Festival 2025
Kingston’s ESEA Culture Festival returns in September as part of a borough-wide cultural celebration marking the 1100th anniversary of the crowning of Athelstan, first King of a united England. Live entertainment Chinese Dance – Kingston Chinese Association Hong Kong – Traditional and contemporary music by VIC/ Harmonia, Musical Kidz, and Miss Carol Lee Japan – … [Read More]
London Hallyu Festival 2025
Calling all K-POP lovers! The 3rd London Hallyu Festival is coming to New Malden — the heart of the largest Korean community in Europe! This signature Korean cultural festival is a vibrant platform for cultural exchange between the Korean diaspora and local UK communities. Enjoy a day filled with the K-POP Contest, Random Play Dance … [Read More]
New Malden K-POP Awards 2025
Join Mister Woogie for a spectacular evening celebrating the best of K-POP at Beverley Park. Get ready to witness thrilling performances, special guest appearances, and of course, the highly anticipated awards ceremony. Whether you’re a die-hard K-POP fan or just looking for a fun night out, this event is perfect for you. Don’t miss out … [Read More]
80 years of VJ Day and Korean independence: Reflections and beyond
Come join the Royal British Legion at Malden and Coombe War Memorial and New Malden Methodist Church as we commemorate 80 years since VJ Day and celebrate Korean Independence. This in-person event will be a time for talk and reflect on the past and discussing on what lies ahead. Memorial Service at Malden and Coombe … [Read More]
New Malden celebrates Liberation Day
New Malden is holding a celebration party for the 80th Anniversary of Liberation on 16th August from 11 AM to 3 PM in Jubilee Square. All residents and non-residents, Koreans or otherwise, are welcome to join: enjoy some food, sing along, and share a joyful day together. [Read More]
Veterans honoured on Kingston’s Fairfield Recreation Ground.
Veterans of the Korean War were honoured yesterday in an event marking the 75th anniversary of the start of the War on 25 June 1950. The event was divided into two: the formal ceremony in the morning, and the afternoon entertainments, in between which was a generous Korean lunch provided by the organisers. The dignitaries … [Read More]
Cambridge Korea Day 2025
Korea Day is coming to Cambridge! Join Cambridge University Library librarians and special guests for an unforgettable celebration of modern and traditional Korean books and culture. Activities Korean bookmaking: Learn the basics of this ancient craft in a Hanji workshop led by paper artist and book maker, Yvette Ja. Embroidery: Korean embroidery is a traditional handicraft. … [Read More]
British Korean War Veterans Remembrance Day
It’s been a while since we last had one of these events on Kingston’s Fairfield Recreation Ground. Around 20 years ago, the celebrations used to be at the end of June, coinciding, whether intended or not, roughly with the anniversary of the start of the Korean War. Then it moved to mid August, coinciding roughly … [Read More]