The 7th Kimjang Festival – Make Kimchi and Experience Kimjang! invites everyone to celebrate one of Korea’s most cherished traditions: Kimjang, the communal making and sharing of kimchi. Experience and share the true spirit of Kimjang with Chef Cindy Robert of Korean Pantry — a kimchi maker for Selfridges — and Global Kimchi Ambassador Justina … [Read More]
Company or Organisation: KBCE
Korean British Cultural Exchange (KBCE) is a registered charity (No.1176236) established to organise cultural and educational activities to promote Korean culture in the UK. It aims to facilitate meaningful cultural exchange between the two countries through artistic collaboration and creativity, with the aim to enhance understanding and build a better community together. KBCE is run by volunteers and always welcomes the participation of local artists and volunteers. If you would like any further information about KBCE and its activities, please email them at [email protected] or sign up to their mailing list on their website, www.kbce.org.uk.
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Kimchi School at the 7th Kimjang Festival
Join Netflix-featured Kimchi Master Ha Yeon Lee, officially appointed by Korean government, and learn the secrets of authentic kimchi making Join KBCE at the Korean Community Centre on 13 & 14 November 2025 for two fun-filled days of learning, making, and celebrating kimchi! Whether you’re a seasoned kimchi enthusiast or trying it for the first … [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]
2025 Kpop UK National Competition
The KPOP UK National Competition is back – and you’re invited to one of the most exciting KPOP events in the country! Get ready for a day packed with high-energy performances, fierce competition, and standout KPOP talent from across the UK. Whether you’re a devoted KPOP fan or simply love unforgettable live entertainment, this is … [Read More]
2024 Kimjang Festival
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]
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]
Kimchi Day celebrations in Kingston
Celebrate the zest and zeal of Korean culture with us on Kimchi Day, November 22nd, at Market House, Royal Borough of Kingston! We’re thrilled to bring you an array of exciting events: Fermentation Lecture with Mr. Lee Jung-geun (11:00 – 12:15) – Dive into the fascinating world of fermentation, a cornerstone of Korean cuisine. Kimchi … [Read More]
King Charles visits Koreatown to prepare for State Visit
King Charles paid a visit to New Malden Koreatown yesterday, as part of his preparation for the State Visit of South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol later this month. It wasn’t the pleasantest of days for it, but despite the grim weather enthusiastic crowds lined the High Street to welcome him. Centre of the action was … [Read More]
The Ties Through Time: an exhibition celebrating 140 years of UK-Korea Relations
Experience a world of enduring diplomatic relations that have stood the test of time. ‘The Ties Through Time’ is a grand tribute to 140 years of remarkable cooperation, cultural exchange, and diplomacy between the United Kingdom and Korea. Our journey begins with the first encounter in 1797, followed by early diplomacy from 1883 to 1903 … [Read More]
Kingston ESEA Culture Festival 2023
Celebrating the Richness of East & Southeast Asian Culture. Join us for the first ever ESEA (East & Southeast Asian) Culture Festival in Kingston! Supported by the Royal Borough of Kingston, KBCE proudly showcases the rich diversity of ESEA heritage in Kingston. The festival kicks off with the ESEA World Music Festival featuring two live … [Read More]
MAP Project UK: WEL,COME – at the Arthur Cotterell Theatre Kingston
A Creative Youth special performance in association with the Korean British Cultural Exchange ‘We have all experienced the feeling of anxiety that comes with the unknown and the unfamiliar, as well as the desire to create our own world. As adults, we may forget about this past, or we may feel that we cannot understand … [Read More]
K-pop UK National Competition 2023
The Kpop UK National Competition returns for its 5th year. Presented by KBCE and London KPop Dance Workshop (LoKo). Finalists from all over the UK will compete to win in our categories of Kpop Dance, Kpop Vocal, Freestyle Dance Battle and our newest category, Original Choreography. The winner of each category will receive £200 and … [Read More]
2022 Kimjang Festival
The Kimjang Festival is back – to be held in St George’s Square right next to New Malden station – this time with some classes in the nearby pub. As part of the Kimjang festival, KBCE is teaming up with Chef Cindy from The Korean Pantry for a day of Kimchi tasting, making and stuffing. … [Read More]
ESEA Culture Festival and Prelude for Harvest Festival 2023
The Korean British Cultural Exchange (KBCE) is celebrating the 7th Anniversary of the Kingston Korea Festival 2022 with the launch of the ESEA (East & Southeast Asian) culture festival. The ESEA community share the exact date for the Harvest Festival, also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival, regardless of its name: Chuseok (Korea), Tsukimi (Japan), Tết … [Read More]
Kingston Korea Festival: UK National Kpop Competition
The Kpop UK National Competition returns for its 4th year. Hosted by KBCE and produced by the London KPop Dance Workshop (LoKo). Finalists from all over the UK will battle it out to win our Kpop Dance category, Kpop Vocal category and Freestyle Dance Battle. The overall winner will receive £400 and the winner of … [Read More]
***Cancelled*** New Malden Harvest Fest 2022 ***Cancelled***
The Korean British Cultural Exchange (KBCE) is celebrating the 7th Anniversary of the Kingston Korea Festival 2022, starting with the Harvest Fest. In association with Kingston Chinese Association (KCA) and Kingston Beats, the event commemorates the first major ESEA (East & Southeast Asian) festival in Kingston. The ESEA community share the exact date for the … [Read More]