3rd Korea Culture Day 2026

Come visit on October 24th 2026!

FREE ENTRANCE!

Location

The Program

Stage Program

As part of our stage program, you can look forward to, amongst other highlights, passionate dance performances set to the latest K-Pop releases by dance crews DASH and New Creation, as well as traditional dance and music performances by K-Yul from Cologne and the Korean Dance Project, who have travelled all the way from Berlin for you. As a musical highlight, we’re presenting a performance by the K-Indie and Rock band Kukbap – an event you definitely shouldn’t miss. You should also definitely try your luck in our quiz, to win some prizes.

If watching the performances has made you want to try your hand at music or dance yourself, you’re warmly invited to take part in a haegeum workshop led by K-Yul, or follow your sense of rhythm, perhaps even discover it for the first time, at the K-Pop dance workshop with DASH.

In addition, there will once again be a variety host of stalls where you can find out more about Korea, Korean culture and Korean food – with tastings included, of course. Amongst others, you’ll find information stands here run by the Korean Consulate-General, Jeollanamdo Province, the Korean Book Service and the German-Korean Society (DKG). You’ll also find Kim Ceramics, Ova Makgeolli and Minseok, who have brought along some delicious rice cakes for you to sample. Feel free to take part in our stamp rally again and collect stamps at the various stands so you can pick up one of our coveted goodie bags later on.

You can dive deeper into Korean cuisine thanks to the fantastic catering provided by Seoulmate, who have brought along a range of Korean food. You can also find tasty drinks and desserts at Sip With Moa.

All in all, it’s a day you won’t want to miss. We, for our part, are really looking forward to seeing you there!

Workshops at the Culture Day

Language and Culture Workshop: Let’s Sing Together – Arirang Folk Songs and “Arirang” by BTS (by Dr. Jingeum Lee)

Wondering how to experience the emotions of han, heung, and jeong? In this workshop, we’ll explore the connection between language and culture and explain simple pronunciation rules—all tbased on the differences between the traditional folk song ‘Arirang’ and BTS’s ‘Arirang’ song.

When? 12 p.m. (Duration: 60 minutes)

Where? Chapel of the jugend-kultur-kirche sankt peter

Please note: Unfortunately, the chapel is not wheelchair accessible!

Participation Fee: 5 €

Seonmudo Workshop (by KMA-Karben)

In this workshop, you’ll learn the basics of Seonmudo. It combines breathing exercises, yoga, tai cho, and qi gong. This workshop will help you start your day at Korea Culture Day feeling grounded and relaxed. So be sure to bring comfortable clothes!

When? 12 p.m. & 12:50 p.m. (Duration: 45 minutes)

Where? Workshop room of the jugend-kultur-kirche sankt peter

Participation Fee: 10 €

Buchaechum - Traditional Fan Dance Workshop (by Mugunghwa)

Do you like traditional Korean dances? In this workshop, you’ll have the chance to experience Buchaechum firsthand and try out its elegant movements and colorful fans for yourself.

Wann? 2 p.m. & 2:50 p.m. (Duration: 45 minutes)

Where? Workshop room of the jugend-kultur-kirche sankt peter

Participation fee: 15 €

Haegeum Workshop (by K-YUL)

This year, we’re also offering a workshop where you can get creative with music. K-Yul will introduce you to the traditional string instrument haegeum and help you play your first notes!

When? 4 p.m. & 4:35 p.m. (Duration: 30 minutes)

Where? Workshop room of the jugend-kultur-kirche sankt peter

Participation fee: 10 €

K-Pop Cover Dance Workshop (by DASH Dance)

In this workshop, you can also learn new dance moves. But this one focuses on K-pop dance. You have always wanted to learn how to dance like your favorite K-pop band? Here’s your chance!

When? 17:30 Uhr (Duration: 60 Minuten)

Where? Workshop room of the jugend-kultur-kirche sankt peter

Participation fee: 10 €

Lectures

In addition to workshops, numerous stands and a diverse stage program, you can also look forward to two insightful lectures: As a perfect complement to the workshop, the talk on Seonmudo offers fascinating insights into the world of this traditional Buddhist martial art, which combines movement and meditation. In his lecture The Influence of Park Chan-wook’s Oldboy: From Hollywood to BTS, Project K member and Kino Korea podcast host Stephan Fasold takes a closer look at how the cult thriller Oldboy continues to inspire the film and media world to this day and leave its mark.

• The Influence of Park Chan-wook’s Oldboy: From Hollywood to BTS (Talk/Lecture by Stephan Fasold): 1:30 p.m., in the chapel of the jugend-kultur-kirche sankt peter; Video clips will be shown. Admission is for ages 16 and up.

• Seonmudo (Talk/Lecture by KMA-Karben): 3 p.m. in the chapel of the jugend-kultur-kirche sankt peter

Please note: Unfortunately, the chapel is not wheelchair accessible!