On December 6, the Korean Cultural Centre hosted the 2025 K-Pop Gala at the Algonquin Commons Theatre. The event featured performances by a total of 16 K-Pop cover dance teams from Ottawa, Montreal, and Toronto. In addition, students from the Korean Cultural Centre’s cultural programs showcased the work they had prepared throughout the semester. The program included performances by students from the Korean Traditional Dance class, K-Pop Vocal class, Nanta & Samgomu class, and K-Pop Dance class. A student exhibition showcasing works from the Sagunja & Minhwa class and the Hanji Craft class was also held in the theatre lobby. Additionally, a cultural experience area was set up in the theater lobby, allowing visitors to experience Korean culture through Hanbok, Hansik, and Hangeul culture boxes. The participating teams’ passionate performances and mutual encouragement drew enthusiastic responses from the audience, and the approximately 700-seat theatre was filled with lively applause and cheers throughout the event.  Algonquin Commons Theatre (Lobby) KCC Sagunja Class Exhibition KCC Hanji Craft & Minhwa Exhibition  KCC Korean Traditional Dance Class Performance Enchor Dance Crew UYU Dance  Pandemonium Dance Crew  SynK  11:11 4NF  KCC K-Pop Vocal Class Performance Full Bloom Dance Crew New Dawn Fever  Korean Traditional Clothing (Hanbok) Culture Box @ACT lobby Korean Alphabet (Hangeul) Culture Box @ACT lobby Korean Food (Hansik) Culture Box @ACT lobby KCC Nanta & Samgomu Class Performance C1PHER Immaculate Dance  FEVER DREAM Dance Crew  Nova Dance  B-Ware Salja Dance KCC K-Pop Dance Class Performance SolarV  Unit One You can now check out this year's performance videos on our YouTube Channel. Link: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUNUksNovaFQgoP70dT7_lIOJI-6Ab0pn&si=mcV6mMwqPbgs1B31  

The Korean Cultural Centre hosted the 12th Korea Forum on November 13. A total of 80 students and 8 teachers participated in the event, engaging in presentations and discussions on various topics related to Korean culture. It was a meaningful opportunity for students to explore and share their insights. We extend our sincere appreciation to all the students who took part in the forum.

The Korean Cultural Centre Canada hosted in-person screenings of the SAC ON SCREEN performances from the Seoul Arts Centre: “Dallae Story,” “The Illusion – Masterpiece,” and “The Chunhyang.” - Dates: July 12, August 30, and November 8, 2025 - Venue: Multipurpose Hall, Korean Cultural Centre Canada (150 Elgin St #101, Ottawa, ON K2P 1L4)

Korean Cultural Centre Canada Hosts School Visit Program, Engaging Over 2,700 Students in Korean Cultural Experiences   The Korean Cultural Centre Canada (KCC) conducted its annual school visit program from April to November, offering elementary, middle, and high school students in the national capital region the opportunity to experience a wide range of Korean cultural activities. As part of this year’s initiative, the KCC visited 84 classes across 29 elementary schools. Through presentations and interactive quizzes introducing various aspects of Korean culture, students were able to build knowledge and develop an interest in Korea naturally. In addition, students from six high schools visited the KCC in person, where they directly participated in a variety of cultural experiences.   More than 2,500 elementary students took part in hands-on activities such as creating traditional Korean fans, crafting traditional pattern cutouts, making Taegeukgi-themed pens, and folding paper hanbok. Meanwhile, over 150 high school students who visited the KCC engaged in activities including crafting keychains inspired by hanbok and Korean travel themes, as well as learning K-pop dance routines, thereby encountering both traditional and contemporary Korean culture.   A highlight of the program was the hanbok try-on experience, which allowed students to appreciate the beauty and uniqueness of traditional Korean attire and to strengthen their familiarity with Korean culture. Students also enjoyed traditional games such as gonggi, ddakji, jegichagi, and tuho, gaining firsthand experience with Korea’s rich recreational culture.   The KCC plans to continue offering diverse cultural programs to ensure students of all ages can enjoy and explore Korean culture.

On October 27 and 28, 2025, the Korean Cultural Centre Canada, in collaboration with the Seoul Museum of Craft Art, successfully hosted two sessions of the exhibition-related workshop T<reasure Box of the Najeonjang>. Presented in conjunction with the KCC exhibition<The Drawings of Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Artisans>, the workshop offered participants a special opportunity to experience the exquisite beauty and craftsmanship of traditional Korean mother-of-pearl inlay art. Event Details * Dates: Monday–Tuesday, October 27–28, 2025 * Venue: Korean Cultural Centre Canada (150 Elgin St #101, Ottawa, ON K2P 1L4)