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Korea Festival 2025
- Post Date28-10-2025
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The Korean Cultural Center in the United Arab Emirates will host Korea Festival 2025 at Umm Al Emarat Park on November 7–8, to commemorate the UAE’s Year of Community.
Under the theme “Connected”, this year’s festival celebrates harmony between Korea’s traditional and contemporary culture, embracing the spirit of togetherness, joy, and shared cultural experience among the UAE’s diverse communities.
All performances and activities are free of charge for park visitors.
Festival Highlights
- Venue: Umm Al Emarat Park, Abu Dhabi
- Dates: November 7 (Fri) & 8 (Sat)
- Time: 3:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- Admission: Free (park entry required)
Programe Schedule (*Program schedule and timing are subject to change)
Date | Time | Program | Details |
Nov 7 (Fri) | 15:00–22:00 | Korean Cultural Experience Booths | K-beauty personal color consulting, K-food tasting, traditional games, K-style four-cut photo booth, Korean name calligraphy. |
15:00–22:00 | K-Tourism & Beauty Festival | Promotional and activity booths by 22 organizations featuring K-Medical, K-Travel, and K-Culture | |
18:30–18:50 | Opening Ceremony | Opening remarks and festival introduction. | |
18:50–19:20 | Taekwondo Demonstration by Kukkiwon | Showcasing breaking, poomsae, and self-defense techniques by the Kukkiwon Demonstration Team. | |
19:30–20:00 | “Nanta Highlight” Performance | A dynamic, non-verbal percussion show blending Korean traditional rhythm and modern comedy | |
20:00–20:50 | Traditional Music Performance by National Gugak Center | Samulnori and Pangut featuring traditional Korean rhythms and dance | |
21:00–21:30 | K-Pop Performance – VVS | K-pop group VVS performs “Nothing Lasts Forever”, “We’re on the Top,” and songs from K-Pop: Demon Hunters | |
Nov 8 (Sat) | 15:00–22:00 | Korean Cultural Experience Booths | K-beauty personal color consulting, K-food tasting, traditional games, K-style four-cut photo booth, Korean name calligraphy |
15:00–22:00 | K-Tourism & Beauty Festival | Promotional and activity booths by 22 organizations featuring K-Medical, K-Travel, and K-Culture | |
16:00–17:30 | 13th Korean Speech Contest | Emirati Korean language learners present speeches under the theme “My Favorite Food.” | |
18:00–19:40 | Netflix Screening: K-Pop: Demon Hunters Sing-Along | Interactive sing-along screening of the popular <K-Pop Demon Hunters sing along> animation. | |
19:40–20:40 | Traditional Music Performance by National Gugak Center | Samulnori, Gyobang Gutgeori Dance, and Pangut. | |
20:40–21:10 | K-Pop Performance – VVS | K-pop group VVS performs “Nothing Lasts Forever”, “We’re on the Top,” and songs from K-Pop: Demon Hunters |