Dive into the scenery of ‘Spring in Joseon’ in Davao City!

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - Take a glimpse and dive into a memorable experience as the Korean Cultural Center (KCC) brings “Spring in Joseon” to Davao City.

This year’s Korea Festival with a theme, “Spring in Joseon”, hosted by the Korean Embassy– Korean Cultural Center, in partnership with SM Lanang Premier, will happen on April 29 and 30 at SM Lanang Premier Fountain Court.

With a wide range of different Korean food and drinks combined with traditional activities, this festival will take you back to the old Korea - as if you are in an episode of Sageuk (Korean historical drama)!

Spring in Joseon marks the new beginning of present-day Korea as it was when Hangeul, the unique Korean characters, was made. From here on, everyone was able to express themselves freely and the Korean literature written in Hangeul also started, giving birth to the world widely loved K-drama and K-pop.

Get ready for an eventful weekend that will take you on a memorable journey as you experience the rich culture of Korea! There are tons of activity booths that are free for everyone to enjoy. From traditional Korean spring activities, like Beongseonhwa (kind of flower) Nail Dye, down to playing traditional Korean games, Neolttwigi (Korean seesaw), for sure, everyone has something to look forward to!

Not only that the 2-day festival will bring Korea’s tradition and history in your area but there are also aesthetic photo spots that just looks like you’re in a Korean palace. And as your eyes get full from everything the festival has to offer, your stomach won’t be left empty as there are also traditional Korean spring foodlike Hwajeon (flower pancake) and drinks prepared to enjoy.

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But, that’s not all! What’s a festival without some music, right? Get ready to be entertained by the Korean traditional performance team as they showcase their talents in playing and singing traditional Korean songs called Pungmulnori (percussion ensemble) and Pansori (solo musical storytelling). There will also be a special performance by P-Pop star and breakthrough artist, Mona Gonzales.

Of course, we can’t miss out on our talented Davaoeños as they showcase their skills to this year’s “Everyone’s KPOP: Davao” on the 29th wherein the grand winner will get the chance to perform again on stage on the 30th, capping off the entire festival. This contest also marks the first-ever K-Pop contest in the region hosted by KCC.

This celebration is the perfect opportunity for you and your loved ones to not only learn about the roots of the Korean culture but is also the venue to bond, learn and create unforgettable memories together.

So come and join us for a truly amazing journey on April 29 and 30 from 11AM to 8PM at the Fountain Court, SM Lanang Premier, Davao City as we celebrate “Spring in Joseon” Korea Festival 2023.

For more details about the event, you may visit the Korean Cultural Center's (KCC) social media channels.

KCC’s Social Media Channels:

Website: https://phil.korean-culture.org/EN

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KoreanCulturalCenterPH

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kccphil/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/KCCPHIL

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kccphil

Sharing here some of my pics from Korea this early April. The best time to visit Seoul and see the Maewhas and Pink Cherry blossoms! 😍