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)