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Post Date :
26-11-2024
Event Date :
06-12-2024
~ 31-12-2025
Have you ever experienced strolling around the Gyeongbokgung Palace or the vibrant streets of Seoul while adorned in an elegant hanbok? Now, this unique experience is not limited to Korea! The Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong is launching a hanbok rental service, allowing participants to dress in traditional hanbok and take memorable photos while strolling through Central, Sheung Wan, and the surrounding areas. Details: 駐香港韓國文化院 韓服租借體驗 | art-mate.net Important Notes ◆No Reservations: Only walk-ins are accepted. (Starting on DEC 6!) ◆Limited Slots: There are limited slots available in both morning and afternoon sessions. Slots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The morning session starts accepting entries at 10:15 AM, and the afternoon session starts at 2:15 PM. ◆Rental Time: The two-hour rental period starts counting from the time you leave the hanbok rental room after putting on hanbok. This does not include the time spent selecting or changing into hanbok, choosing accessories, or changing back into your original clothes. ◆ID Copy: KCC’s staff will make a copy of the identification document for all renters aged 18 and above. Renters under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian, who will provide their identification document for registration. All personal information will be used for record-keeping purposes only, and the copies of relevant identification will be destroyed within one month. ◆Agreement: The renter (representative) must complete an agreement when borrowing the hanbok. If they do not agree to all the terms in the agreement, KCC will be unable to provide the rental. (If payment has already been made, KCC will arrange for a refund.) ◆Payment: Fees (deposit and rental fee) can only be paid online via art-mate. If there are no issues like damage or stains upon return, the deposit will be fully refunded to the original payment method in the middle/ at the end of the month by art-mate. Participants in the first two weeks will receive refunds in the middle of the month, while participants in the third and fourth weeks will receive refunds at the end of the month. The refund processing time may vary depending on the bank. ◆No Refund for Early Returns: If you return the hanbok before the rental time ends, no refund will be given for the remaining time. ◆Weather Policy: The hanbok rental service will be paused in case of rain or severe weather without prior notice.
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Post Date :
24-09-2024
Event Date :
24-09-2024
~ 26-10-2024
Minhwa refers to Korean folk painting. It was popular from the 17th century to the late Joseon Dynasty. There are many categories of Minhwa. All of them contain people's long-cherished wishes and dreams. The exhibition showcases the works of 15 Minhwa artists from Raon Hong Kong, a local Minhwa studio. Their paintings tell the stories of these 15 artists. Let’s find out what their dreams are! The exhibition's opening ceremony will be held this Saturday (28/9) at 18:00. The Minhwa artists who participated in the exhibition will tell you the story behind the paintings! Date: 24th September – 26th October 2024(till 12:00nn) Opening Time: Every Tuesdays-Saturdays 10:00-18:00 (*Except Public Holidays) Venue: K-POP ZONE, Korean Cultural Center (6/F, Block B, PMQ, 35 Aberdeen Street, Central)
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Post Date :
09-09-2024
Event Date :
05-10-2024
Korea Square - International Space-out Competition 2024 Hong Kong The 9th International Space-out Competition is coming to Hong Kong!👏🏻 KCCHK invites everyone to join us in the fun. If you want to compete for the title of Space-out Champion, come join the International Space-out Competition 2024 in Hong Kong! <Open Recruitment> Event Date:5th October (Sat) 3:00-5:00pm Application Deadline : 25th September (Wed) 5pm Announcement Date : 27th September (Fri) 5pm * The list of the final will be announced through Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong website, Instagram and Facebook and will contact on 27 Sep to the list members. Admission Fee : Free Enroll Criteria: - No age limitation (Candidates are required to have certain self-care ability) - Individual or team (up to 3 players) are allowed to participate. - All nationality welcome Application page: https://forms.gle/PfWsf8qMqoLowmfMA *Application page will only operate during the application period. Applicants who cannot complete the information submission within the time period will be seen as unsuccessful enrollment. Space-out Competition homepage: https://www.spaceoutcompetition.com/ <Important Notice> • Only one entry per person/team is allowed, duplicated application will be disqualified without further notice. • For applicants aged above 18, you must apply for your own participation online. Application through 3rd party or applying for others shall be disqualified. Applicants aged under 18 shall grant permission from their official guardian and can be applied themselves or with the help of their official guardian. • All participants shall be able to attend "International Space-out Competition 2024 Hong Kong" on 5th October. Finalists who cannot attend the competition will be seen as forfeiting their participation. • Please be advised that photographs and videos will be taken at the event for archival and promotional purposes. By entering this event, you consent to Korean Cultural Center photographing and using your images and likeness. If you do not wish to have us using your image, please notify our staff. • Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong and Woopsyang Company reserve the right to make the final decision on all application details, selection process and final participant list. <Competition Rules & Prize> • Participants shall entre a dedicated competition zone, and be seated with your most comfortable posture on the assigned spot and start space out • During the 90 mins of competition, sleeping, playing mobile phone, speaking and big movement are not allowed. Your goal is to keep a calm and steady heart-rate • Founder Woopsyang and crew will walk around to check if there are any actions violating the rules. Participants will be disqualified with red card upon violating the rules twice • Crew will measure each participant's heart-rate every 15 mins • If participants would like to drink water and access the washroom, they can give a sign to the crew • There will be public voting on-site. The top 10 voted participants will get into the final 10 • Founder Woopsyang will select the winner who has the most calm and steady heart-rate after the competition • Champion will be rewarded with Space-out Champion Trophy and a single round trip flight ticket to the next Space-out Competition (Location to be confirmed)
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Post Date :
15-07-2024
Event Date :
17-07-2024
~ 22-07-2024
The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Hong Kong and the Korea Cultural Center in Hong Kong will participate in this year's Hong Kong Book Fair. In addition to exhibiting popular Korean drama scripts and merchandise, Korean travel brochures and maps provided by the Korea Tourism Organization will be provided for visitors to collect. Welcome to visit us at Hall 1E-B34! Date and Time: July 17(WED) - July 22(MON) 10AM-6PM, July 23(TUE) 10AM-5PM Venue: 1E-B34, World of Art and Culture, Hall 1E, HKCEC Enquiries: education@kcchk.kr / 2270-3505
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Post Date :
02-07-2024
Event Date :
21-07-2024
Korean Cultural Center is going to host a K-book talk “Meet with Kim Ho Yeon” on July 21st. Kim Ho Yeon is a storyteller who has been working as a scriptwriter and a novelist for a long time. Kim is known for his bestselling ‘The Second Chance Convenience Store”series (also known as ”Uncanny Convenience Store“), which has sold a 1.5million of copies. In addition to his acclaimed work, his literary repertoire includes titles such as 'Mangwondong Brothers', 'Rivals in Love,' 'Fauster,' and 'Ghost Writers.' At the upcoming event, Kim Ho Yeon will share his insights, discuss his distinctive approach to storytelling, and engage in conversations with Hong Kong readers. Date/ Time: July 21 (SUN)/14:00-15:30 Venue: Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong Content: Talk, Q&A, autograph session *The event will be conducted in Korean with Cantonese interpretation Registration: https://forms.office.com/r/9BjT06nArt - Limited seats on a first-come, first-served basis - KCCHK will notify successful applicants via email Inquires: education@kcchk.kr / 2270-3505