▲ 2025 Our Lunar New Year Event Poster In celebration of the traditional Korean holiday, Lunar New Year, the Korean Cultural Center in the UAE is organizing a special event for everyone to enjoy Korean Culture. Various activities and workshops have been prepared to make it easy for you to experience Korean New Year culture. The event will include a workshops on creating New-Year-Goal  and Bokjumeoni. Participants also can enjoy group games - Round and Round - that reinterpret elements from "Squid Game Season 2". The celebration will culminate in a shared tasting of Tteokguk (traditional rice cake soup), allowing participants to gain a deeper appreciation of Korean culture. We look forward to the participation of those who are interested. ■ Event Title : 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration "Our Lunar New Year" ■ Venue : Korean Cultural Center in the UAE (Map Link : https://maps.app.goo.gl/ASoVNEzbcNVJYLLCA) ■ Date and Time : January 30 (Thur) 18:00 - 20:00 ■ Target Audience : Anyone who loves Korean Culture (Unfortunately, we are unable to accept Korean participants) ■ Programs : Round and Round, Making a fortune-pouch, Creating a New Year's goal folding screen, Experiencing traditional Lunar New Year games, Tteokguk experience ■ Registration : RSVP - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfr1GTAvciZ71Wp1gT-3ptyJW7OTeikUpMrAsSxBG-F0Q5RnQ/viewform?usp=sharing ■ Notice 1. This event is free. 2. Participants is limited to those who have received a confirmation email on January 29th (Wed).

We are looking for participants to join us for a K-Food Sample Tasting event on Thursday, January 9, 2025, in cooperation with CJ. During this event, participants will have the opportunity to taste delicious samples of CJ's new Halal products, including BIBIGO items and more!   A Korean souvenir will be provided to all participants. K-Foods Sample Tasing poster   Event Details ㅇDate: January 9 (Thursday), 2025 ㅇTime: 5:30 PM, 6:30 PM, 7:30 PM ㅇVenue: Korean Cultural Center (Yas Creative Hub, Abu Dhabi) ㅇRSVP: January 3 (Friday) - January 7 (Tuesday)                    *A confirmation email will be sent on January 8 (Wednesday) ㅇRSVP Link: https://forms.gle/M7wKQyVyjb4i4y6K6 ㅇContact: kfood.kccuae@gmail.com  

Korean Cultural Center invites a special fan meet and greet with the youngest male K-Pop idol group, THE WIND! After their recent success and comeback with the mini-album "Hello: My First Love", THE WIND has taken the charts by storm and captured fans’ hearts worldwide with their warm visuals, powerful vocals, and captivating choreography. Now, fans in the UAE have a chance to meet them up close! Meet and Greet Event Details: • When: 16 November 2024, immediately after the UAE Korean Speech Contest • Where: Main Stage, Umm Al Emarat Park Event Lineup: 1. Greeting from THE WIND 2. Fan Signing Session How to Participate: 1. Visit the Korea Festival Staff Tent on November 16th ONLY: Pick up a numbered ticket between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM. 2. Seating and Line-Up: Take a seat in the event area and await the start of the fan signing. Line up based on your number when it’s called. 3. Meet THE WIND: Approach the stage for a signature from THE WIND members, then exit promptly to ensure everyone gets their moment! Important Notes: • One ticket per person: Each participant may only receive one ticket. • Stay Present: Be in the seating area when your number is called, or your turn will be immediately skipped. No Exceptions. • Limited Signatures: Numbers above 40 may not receive a signature, subject to the artist’s schedule. • Photos are prohibited: To maintain the flow, quick movement and listening to the instructions of the staff is essential. • No RSVP Required: There is no advance RSVP for the meet and greet, all fans are welcome to attend and enjoy the event. For those who may not have a numbered ticket for the signing, you’re still invited to join the crowd and experience as a bystander, cheering for THE WIND.

Korea Festival 2024, the UAE’s largest Korean cultural event, is back for its 12th year at Umm Al Emarat Park, Abu Dhabi! Enjoy traditional & K-Pop performances, cultural booths, Korean food, and K-pop. ✅Date: November 15th – 16th, 2024 - K-Food and Cultural Workshops from 3:00 PM onwards - Performances from 5:00PM onwards ✅Location: Umm Al Emarat Park, Abu Dhabi ✅Admission: Free admission to the performance (Park entrance fee: 10 AED) ✅Event Details : http://koreafestivaluae.com  Day 1. 5:00-6:00 Unbelievable Show (On the grass near the amphitheater) by Bubble J 7:30-8:30 K-Nongak, Gwangjiwon by Gwangju City Municipal Gwangjiwon Nongak Band 8:30-9:00 Taekwondo Demonstration by Akh Unit with KCC Youth Taekwondo Team 9:30-10:00 K-pop Band “The Wind” Performance Day 2. 5:00-6:30 The 12th UAE Korean Speech Contest 6:30-7:15 K-Pop Meet and Greet with The Wind 7:15 -7:45 Taekwondo Demonstration by Akh Unit 7:45 -8:30 Unbelievable Show by Bubble J 8:30-9:30 Namwon Gugak Meets the UAE by Namwon Municipal Traditional Orchestra 9:30-10:00 K-pop Band “The Wind” Performance