The biggest celebration of everything Korean in Hong Kong is coming back. Here’s what you need to know about Festive Korea 2024.
Whether you’re into Korean food, music, movies, fashion, or beauty, this is an event you don’t want to miss. Festive Korea 2024, the biggest celebration of Korean culture in Hong Kong, will return for its 14th edition in October. The event has the stamp of approval of the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Hong Kong and the Korean Culture Centre in Hong Kong. Plus, it’s even organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of the Republic of Korea.
This year’s theme will be “Jam Korea” where visitors can enjoy over 30 diverse programmes. “Jam” is derived from the Korean word “잼” which encapsulates the essence of fun. Organisers aim to share the vibrancy of the country and promote Korean culture through various activities. These include performing arts, visual arts, films, sports, food, and workshops.
Festive Korea 2024: What to expect at the biggest celebration of Korean culture in Hong Kong
Since 2011, Festive Korea has been the largest Korean cultural promotion event in Hong Kong. It has attracted participation from major cultural and artistic organisations as well as Korean community groups.
Korea Square and Finding Mr Destinty will kick off the festivities
Kicking off Festive Korea 2024 will be an all-day open marketplace “Korea Square”. It will take place on October 5 and 6 at PMQ Courtyard and Marketplace. The market will have a multitude of engaging activities such as the witty space-out competition alongside various performances. This year, Festive Korea will also feature different performing groups from the country. For instance, the hit Korean musical Finding Mr Destiny will delight viewers from October 24 to 27 at the Hong Kong City Hall with 19 catchy jazz ballads. The award-winning romantic comedy also had a film adaptation starring Gong Yoo and Lim Soo-jung.
The return of the K-pop cultural event
The annual K-pop cultural event will also return on November 2 at the Kwai Tsing Theatre. The event will continue to provide a stage for K-pop enthusiasts to show off their talent. Meanwhile, this year’s “HKGNA Music Festival” will have an outdoor open-air concert on November 29 at AXA x Wonderland. K-pop star Sung Si-kyung and Canto-pop hitmaker Hins Cheung will grace the stage together with violinist Jing Wang and conductor Andrew Ling.
Highlighting the best of Korean ceramic art
When it comes to art, the Korean Cultural Centre in Hong Kong (KCC) will collaborate with the Korea Ceramic Foundation to present the Korean Ceramic Pavillion at Fine Art Asia. The exhibition will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from October 3 to 7. Artworks by nine renowned Korean craft artists will be available for sale including the famous moon jars and celadon plates.
Cinephiles assemble for the film exhibition and screenings
Cinephiles don’t miss out on the film exhibition “Production Design: Scene Architects Build On-Screen Worlds” at KCC’s K-pop Zone from October 29 to November 30. Co-hosted with the Hong Kong Film Archive, the exhibition will showcase numerous designs shaping scene concepts, mood, and visual elements. In addition, the festival will also present hidden versions of films during “Korean Movie Day.”
Spread the love for Korean food
Finally, Korean food lovers should sign up for the “K-Food MasterChef in Hong Kong” at the Towngas Cooking Centre on November 10. The event will be a great opportunity for those interested in cooking or looking to exchange skills with other Korean food lovers. This year’s theme will be “jang” or Korean paste. Plus, Korean chef and culinary researcher Hong Shin-ae will visit Hong Kong for this year’s “K-Food Masterclass” where she will give a hands-on cooking class on Korean homemade dishes.
Visit the official website to view the full festival schedule.
(All images credit: Korean Cultural Centre in Hong Kong)
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The information in this article is accurate as of the date of publication.
