K-Culture Festival & K-Tourism Roadshow Saturday – Sunday, August 23 – 24 PenFed Plaza at Tysons Corner Center 1961 Chain Bridge Rd, Tysons, VA 22102 Make your weekend unforgettable at the K-Culture Festival & K-Tourism Roadshow! Experience your Korea at this premier two-day travel and culture showcase presented by the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) in partnership with the KCCDC at Tysons Corner Center in Virginia, August 23 and 24. K-pop, Korean eats, beauty booths, games, travel info, & fun giveaways—all in one place! Mark Your Calendar August 23 (Sat) | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM August 24 (Sun) | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Where? PenFed Plaza, Tysons Corner Center, VA Why You Seriously Don’t Wanna Miss This: - Free K-Food That’ll Make You Cry (Happy Tears). Free samples of crispy bb.q Korean fried chicken, Nongshim ramen & snacks, and Damtuh drinks that hit the spot. - Try out beauty and wellness goodies, wear a stunning Hanbok, and step into the most Insta-worthy photo zones ever. - K-Pop Dance Fest: Ready to perform on the main stage? Join Dance to Korea Spin-off and win TWO Korean Air tickets (yeah, to actual Korea). Or just vibe in our Random Dance Play—zero pressure, all hype. - Chill, Laugh, Quiz! Catch stunning media art by Korea’s top creators. Saturday 5–7PM = outdoor movie vibes with Little Forest. Think you know K-culture? Prove it at our live quiz and win fun prizes! - Stamp It → Win It: Do stuff → Get stamps → Win free stuff. Yup, it’s that easy. - Try classic Korean games and learn to write your name written in Korean with staff from the KCCDC! Plus, pick up free informational materials to plan your next trip to Korea, and much more. Follow the KTO on Instagram @visitkorea.us and check the “Korea Week!” story highlight for a sneak peek from last year’s party, or visit the KTO official website for more content and travel ideas.

Get ready for DC’s diplomatic party of the year, as the Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. and embassies across the city open their doors for Passport DC’s Around the World Embassy Tour on Saturday, May 3 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.!  The Around the World Embassy Tour is a signature cultural event in Washington, D.C., organized by Events DC, during which embassies welcome in the public and introduce their unique cultures through performances, activities, workshops, demonstrations, tastings, and more. The Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. is always a must-visit stop on the tour and this year will offer programs for the whole family, including K-Pop cover dance performances, Squid Game experience zones, special exhibition viewings, photo zones, and traditional Korean arts, crafts, and games. Also returning to the stage is the always-incredible Di Dim Sae Korean Traditional Art Institute!  Live on-stage performances will feature Konnect DMV and K-Pop dance clubs from American University and Johns Hopkins University. Visitors can also get in on the action and learn iconic K-Pop choreography through interactive workshops with the performers. Drama fans can also learn and compete in family-friendly traditional Korean games inspired by the global hit Netflix series Squid Game, such as jegichagi (Korean hacky sack), gonggi (jacks), and ddakji-chigi (paper tile flipping,or pog). Families and young visitors can also take a break with hands-on crafting activities to create their own coloring art depicting the Korean flag, Korean traditional clothes, and other important symbols of Korea.  Passport DC is always free and open to the public, and no RSVP or tickets are required. Lines can get lengthy late in the day though, so come early for the best experience and check out the full schedule below!  Passport DC: Around the World Embassy Tour Saturday, May 3, 2025 KCCDC Opening Hours: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM Main Stage Schedule of Performances ●10:00 AM – Doors Open ●11:00–11:30 AM – K-Pop Dance and Workshop by K-District (American University K-Pop Club) ●12:00–12:30 PM – K-Pop Dance and Workshop by Konnect DMV ●1:00–1:30 PM – K-Pop Dance and Workshop by KPM (Johns Hopkins University K-Pop Club) ●2:30–3:00 PM – DI DIM SAE Korean Traditional Art Institute: Mega Drum and Dance, and more ●3:30–4:00 PM – DI DIM SAE Korean Traditional Art Institute: Mega Drum and Dance, and more Indoor Activities (10:00 AM – 4:30 PM) ●Try traditional Korean games from the Netflix series Squid Game (Jegichagi, Gonggi, Ddakji-chigi) ●Experience Korean traditional instruments (Jing, Kkwaenggwari, Janggu, Buk) ●See the exhibition Unfolding Koreanness (2nd floor)  Outdoor Activities (10:00 AM – 4:30 PM) ●Korean DIY crafts (Hanbok & Korean flag coloring, Ddakji making, etc.) ●Write your name in Hangeul (Korean) ●Try on Korean traditional accessories and take a picture at our photo spot ●Take home some free gifts! (K-POP albums, Korean culture magazines, Korean-themed pins)

Celebrate the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Snake in 2025 with the National Museum of Asian Art (NMAA) and the Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. (KCCDC)! This year NMAA is hosting an early evening market at the Smithsonian Arts + Industries Building (AIB) where guests can enjoy hands-on activities, lion dances, food, artisans and makers, and more!   Special Korean highlights from the KCCDC include displays of traditional Lunar New Year foods, cheongsachorong (청사초롱) lanterns, and bokjumeoni (복주머니) gift pouches, plus special giveaways of K-Pop albums and merch while supplies last! Visitors are also invited to enjoy other non-Korean NMAA cultural activities and family fun at the main museum, 1–3 p.m. Lunar New Year Market Saturday, February 1, 3:00 - 7:00 PM Smithsonian Arts + Industries Building (AIB) Presented by the National Museum of Asian Art (NMAA) in partnership with the KCCDC Visit the NMAA website for a complete schedule of performances, activties, vendors, talks, and more!

Celebrate the Year of the Snake with SAAM and the KCCDC! Join us for SAAM's 11th and final year of showcasing the ways different Asian cultures celebrate the Lunar New Year. Attendees will enjoy dance and musical performances, crafts, traditional Chinese and Korean art demonstrations, family-friendly activities, and more. The Courtyard Café will offer special holiday treats for purchase to honor the occasion.   Special Korean highlights to celebrate Seollal (설날) include performances by Washington Samulnori, Di Dim Sae Korean Traditional Art Institute, and K-Pop dance teams from The George Washington University and American University, a rich traditional charye (차례) table display, and hands-on craft activities including making lanterns, and paper crafts. Plus, stop in for special giveaways of K-Pop albums and merch while supplies last!   This program is presented by SAAM in partnership with the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center and the KCCDC. Seollal, known generally as the Lunar New Year outside Korea, falls on January 29 in 2025. It is one of the most important traditional holidays in Korea and other countries where it is celebrated. Traditionally, Seollal is an intimate family-oriented holiday with a rich history that binds generations together. It is a time to reconnect with loved ones at home, enjoy traditional foods, pay respects to ancestors and elders, wear Hanbok clothing, play folk games, and wish one another well. All of these fulfilling cultural traditions have been part of Korean life and society for centuries. The KCCDC hopes to share this sentiment through these events while bringing together the greater DC community. Lunar New Year Family Celebration Saturday, February 1, 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) Presented in partnership with the KCCDC Visit the SAAM website HERE for details and free ticket reservations! SCHEDULE Music and Dance Performance Schedule 11:45-12:05 PM | Opening Lion Dance, CYC Dance Team 12:15-12:45 PM | DI DIM SAE Korean Traditional Art Institute Mega Drum and Dance (KCCDC) 12:50-1:05 PM | Wah Luck Dancers 1:10-1:30 PM | K-Pop Dance by GWU & AU student K-Pop student club (KCCDC) 1:35- 2:10 PM | Simba Dojang demonstration 2:15-2:35 PM | Samulnori Performance by Sebastian Wang (KCCDC) 2:40-3:00 PM | Hung Ci Lion Dance KCCDC Experiences & Activities  - Tradition Charye (차례상) Ancestral Rites Table Display  - K-Pop Album Giveaway (while supplies last, visit for details!) - Arts and Paper Crafts: - Cheongsachorong (Korean Lantern) - Bokjumeoni (Lucky Pouch) - Ddakji (Folded paper squares game) - Gyeongbokgung Royal Palace Coloring

The Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. (KCCDC) and the Washington, D.C. Mayor’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (MOAPIA) proudly present Kimjang DC 2024: Making and Sharing Kimchi, a hands-on culinary event featuring Tae-Gu Kimchi inviting the public to experience the flavors and community-building aspect of Korea’s most iconic food at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in Washington, D.C. on November 22 at 6:00 p.m. (Doors open at 5:30 p.m.).   Just in time for Kimchi Day on November 22, the evening will include a kimchi-making demonstration, talk, and tasting with local chef Patrice Cunningham, who will discuss her Korean heritage and the importance of foods like kimchi in her own identity while establishing her business, Tae-Gu Kimchi. Participants can sample a range of fermented flavors from Tae-Gu Kimchi and try their hand at mixing their own kimchi to take home in a free communal workshop—a time-honored community-building tradition known as Kimjang.   The KCCDC, MOAPIA, and Tae-Gu Kimchi hope to activate the neighborly, service-minded spirit of this rich cultural tradition to bring together the vibrant, diverse communities of the Capital region. Through making and sharing kimchi, we hope to foster genuine cultural appreciation, strengthen community bonds, and unite the DMV region in a spirit of gratitude.   A centuries-old tradition, Kimjang often happens once or twice a year in Korea as a way for communities to stock up on essential foods, especially before winter. Although a labor-intensive process rooted in the tight-knit rural communities of the past, the culinary and social bonding benefits of kimjang remain a treasured aspect of Korean culture.   This second annual Kimjang partnership between the KCCDC and MOAPIA featuring Tae-Gu Kimchi marks 11 years since the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) inscribed Kimjang on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2013. Washington, D.C., Maryland, Viriginia, and several other states also already recognize Kimchi Day on November 22, and the U.S. House of Representatives is processing similar resolutions at the national level, mirroring national celebrations in the Republic of Korea on the same day.   Kimjang DC 2024: Making and Sharing Kimchi is free and open to the public, but due to limited space and supplies, advance registration is required.   Kimjang DC 2024: Making and Sharing Kimchi Friday, November 22 at 6:00 p.m. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (901 G St. NW, Washington, DC 20001) Free with an RSVP! Space and supplies may be limited. RSVP UPDATE: This event is currently full and is no longer accepting RSVPs. Thank you for your interest and understanding!