The Korean British Cultural Exchange (KBCE) is excited to bring you the Kimjang Festival 2024 on Saturday, 2nd November, at Chessington School, also known as Chessington Community College. Kimjang is the age-old Korean tradition of preparing and sharing kimchi together before winter, a community-driven practice deeply rooted in Korean culture. It emphasizes togetherness, as friends … [Read More]
Category: Special events and festivals
길 – The Road to Korean traditional dance and music
A festival of Korean performing arts in aid of Kingston Hospital: Programme Opening with 길놀이 ‘Street play with drum parade’ KCA and Oyun dance troupe 태평소 (Taepyeongso) – Seayool Kim 사물놀이 ‘Samulnori’ Jeunghyun Choi, Minjin Kim, Miran Kim, Hoja Son, Youri Choi, Youny Moon, Yeji Kim 사회 Youny Moon (사물놀이 복장) 궁중의 아침 ‘Morning in … [Read More]
UCLan Korean Culture Day and exhibition 2024
UCLan’s 2024 Korea Day celebrates the 10th Anniversary of the International Institute of Korean Studies at UCLan (IKSU) along with the Preston Sejong Institute. The Korea Day on 9 October is accompanied by a special celebratory exhibition, 8 – 11 October Korea Day Programme Celebration Cake Cutting Violin Performance (performed by Artistic Director Hyung Joon … [Read More]
London Hallyu Festival: celebrations in New Malden
While the first London Hallyu Festival, in 2023, focused on creating a platform for local Koreans to interact, the second edition seeks to serve as a bridgehead to promote the Korean Wave to the local people in London by discovering and supporting various Korean brands and culture and arts. Through festivals like this, New Malden … [Read More]
London Hallyu Festival: Hallyu seminar and interactive experiences
Discussion with Professionals and Enthusiasts An interactive discussion session where industry professionals and enthusiasts can share ideas and perspectives on the future of Hallyu. This session aims to encourage collaboration and the exchange of ideas to promote collective growth. Interactive Experience & Exclusive Interview Opportunities Attendees will have the exciting opportunity to engage with the … [Read More]
2024 Korea Kimchi Festival at Samsung KX
Celebrating culture, flavour and tradition, the 2024 Korea Kimchi Festival is a global celebration of Korea’s main culinary dish, diving into the heart of Korean Culture. This year’s festival will take place from September 26th to November 23rd, traveling to Los Angeles (USA), London (UK), Sydney (Australia), and New Delhi (India). It is an event … [Read More]
ESEA Culture Festival 2024
KBCE proudly presents the ESEA Culture Festival, celebrating the vibrant diversity of East and Southeast Asian heritage in Kingston. The festival begins with the Autumn Moon Festival, a captivating event that blends delightful live performances, interactive demonstrations, and engaging audience participation. Across various countries, ESEA communities keep this cherished tradition under different names: the Moon … [Read More]
A North Korean Chuseok 2024
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 and stories. Our North Korean chefs will prepare traditional dishes for guests to enjoy in an atmosphere designed to build connections between the North Korean refugee community and the wider public. [Read More]
Hallyu Con 2024 – Where Korea Meets You
Get ready to immerse yourself in the enchanting world of the Korean wave (hallyu) as Hallyu Con 2024 comes back to town! We are thrilled to announce an extraordinary event in convention-style format, inviting the audience to embark on a captivating journey through Korean culture like never before. Hosted by The Korean Wave Communities (MyWave … [Read More]
Independence Day celebrations in New Malden
The 79th Anniversary of National Liberation Day (15 August 1945) will be celebrated on 17 August in New Malden’s Jubilee Square. You are invited to participate in honouring the noble spirits of the martyrs and patriots who devoted themselves to the independence of their country. The programme of the celebrations will be as follows: Part … [Read More]
Where London Meets Korea: K-Pop Themed Walking Tour
In partnership with the Korean Tourism Organization, the KCCUK invites you to take a tour of London with K-Pop songs, teaming up with Silent Adventures who will lead you around the city with rhythmic dance. Expect to hear some renowned K-Pop songs and popular songs from Silent Adventures as you take a dancing and walking … [Read More]
2024 Kpop UK National Competition
Don’t Miss the KPOP Event of the Year – Get Your Tickets Now! Get ready, KPOP fans! The KPOP UK National Competition 2024 is coming, and this is your chance to witness the UK’s best KPOP talent live on stage! Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just discovering the world of KPOP, this event promises an unforgettable … [Read More]
World Korean Food Festival 2024 in New Malden
Interested in K-food? K-pop? K-Culture in general? Look no further and join W Korea in New Malden for the World Korean Food Festival that’s happening, this summer, on 27 July 2024, at the New Malden Methodist Church from 12 noon to 7 pm. For all the K-entertainment enthusiasts, we will have an array of opportunities … [Read More]
K-Folklore: Past, Present, and Future
A showcase featuring Korean traditional art, music, and dance from past, present, and future I am Ka Youn, a composer from South Korea currently based in London. On 2nd July, 6pm, at the Korean Culture Centre UK, I’m holding a showcase about our traditional culture called K-folklore: past, present, and future. This concert will … [Read More]
Korean Days at Leeds University
Under the theme of ‘Korean Music & Community Wellbeing’, Korea Day will visit Leeds for the first time this June. The event will be held over 2 days, with performances of traditional Korean music and K-hip-hop. The event will also include a series of workshops on traditional Korean music, K-pop, Korean culture, and language. Time … [Read More]
Korean Day at Oxford University
With an academic theme, ‘Korea Day’ will visit Oxford on 8th June. A roundtable discussion with students will follow on from a lecture that will feature 3 prominent speakers, Dr. Seunghye Sun (Director, Korean Cultural Centre UK), Kihoon Kim (Head of the London Branch of the Bank of Korea) and Jongsun Kim (Head of the … [Read More]