Beauty of Korea Blooming with Light: Jinju Silk Lanterns

The Korean Cultural Centre Canada presents <Lights of Korea: Jinju Silk Lanterns> in Ottawa, in collaboration with the City of Jinju. This exhibition is part of the Touring K-Arts Project, supported by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and administered by the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (KOFICE). It showcases the graceful and shimmering radiance of Jinju’s signature silk lanterns, offering audiences a unique glimpse into Korea’s aesthetic sensibilities.

Located in Gyeongsangnam-do, Jinju has long been a major centre of sericulture in Korea, cultivating a rich heritage of silk craftsmanship. Jinju silk lantern art, inspired by this century-old tradition and the iconic Jinju Namgang Yudeung Lantern Festival, has become a distinctive cultural symbol of the city. 

This exhibition offers Ottawa audiences a rare opportunity to experience the vivid colours and refined artistry of Jinju silk lanterns.

Exhibition Details

- Exhibition: Lights of Korea: Jinju Silk Lanterns

- Dates: December 23, 2025 – February 27, 2026

- Venue: Korean Cultural Centre Canada (150 Elgin St #101, Ottawa, ON K2P 1L4)