From October 13 to November 3, the Korean Cultural Centre Canada (KCC) successfully organized its Korean Cultural Program, bringing engaging and interactive cultural experiences to elementary schools across Ottawa. The program reached 1,761 students and approximately 80 teachers from 74 classes across 13 elementary schools. Through hands-on activities, students had the opportunity to explore Korean traditions by making ttakji (traditional Korean paper tiles), trying on hanbok (traditional Korean clothing), and participating in other cultural activities. In addition, approximately 50 high school students visited the Korean Cultural Centre to participate in a Wood Theatre workshop. During their visit, students also enjoyed trying on hanbok and tasting Korean food, gaining a deeper appreciation and understanding of Korean culture. The Korean Cultural Centre Canada remains committed to providing meaningful cultural learning opportunities and strengthening connections with local schools through engaging educational programs. We sincerely thank all the students and teachers who participated and helped make this program a success.

On October 28, the Korean Cultural Centre Canada (KCC), in collaboration with the Korean Film Archive (KOFA), celebrated the opening of <Production Design: Scene Architects Build On-Screen Worlds>. The event featured a special screening of <Kingmaker>(2022), a conversation with production designer HAN Ah-rum, and a guided exhibition tour led by KOFA curator Minhwa JUNG.  We sincerely thank everyone who joined us for this special occasion!  Exhibition Details  - Exhibition: Production Design: Scene Architects Build On-Screen Worlds - Dates: October 28, 2026 – January 29, 2027  - Venue: Korean Cultural Centre Canada (150 Elgin St #101, Ottawa, ON K2P 1L4)  - Featured Production Designers: RYU Seong-hee, CHO Hwa-sung, and HAN Ah-rum --------

On October 24, the Korean Cultural Centre Canada hosted a screening of Jongmyo Jeryeak as part of its SAC ON SCREEN series, followed by a Royal Court Hanbok Experience. Jongmyo Jeryeak is a Korean intangible cultural heritage inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List. After learning about the cultural and symbolic significance of Jongmyo Shrine, participants experienced the grandeur of Korea’s royal ancestral rites through the screening. In celebration of Hanbok Culture Week (October 19–25), participants also had the opportunity to try on traditional royal court hanbok. The Centre was filled with the beautiful, vibrant colours of hanbok, and participants captured wonderful photos to remember the occasion.

What better way to celebrate Hanbok Culture Week (Oct.19-25)  than by making mother-of-pearl hanbok keyring with the Korean Cultural Centre Canada! Mother-of-pearl inlay is a traditional Korean craft that uses the beautiful, iridescent pieces of seashells to create intricate designs. On October 23 and 24, our participants carefully decorated their keyrings with tiny pieces of mother-of-pearl, creating unique designs inspired by the gat (traditional Korean hat) and jeogori (hanbok jacket).

In celebration of Hanbok Culture Week (October 19–25, 2026), the Korean Cultural Centre Canada (KCC) welcomed a group of high school students on October 23 for a special cultural experience featuring Hanbok, Korea’s traditional clothing. During their visit, students had the opportunity to try on Hanbok and discover its unique beauty, vibrant colours, and cultural significance. Through this hands-on experience, they explored an important part of Korean heritage and gained a deeper appreciation for Korea’s rich cultural traditions.