Programs
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KCC X WOMAD – GANGGANGSULLAE: Traditional Korean Circle Dance Workshop
Experience the joy of one of Korea’s most beloved traditional folk dances in Cape Town! Join us at the Artscape Theatre Centre for a special Ganggangsullae workshop, where participants will learn the movements and traditions behind this communal Korean circle dance. Traditionally performed under the full moon, Ganggangsullae brings people together through singing, dancing, and movement, celebrating a spirit of unity, harmony, and togetherness. Come join the circle and experience this unique part of Korea’s cultural heritage through dance! GANGGANGSULLAE Ganggangsullae (강강술래) is a traditional Korean folk dance in which women join hands in a circle, singing and dancing together. Traditionally associated with the full moon and seasonal celebrations, the dance has long expressed community, friendship, and collective joy. In 2009, it was inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. DATE Saturday, 19 September 2026 TIME 11:00–12:30 VENUE Artscape Theatre Centre, Rehearsal Room 308 (📍 Address: D.F. Malan St, Foreshore, Cape Town) ADMISSION Free REGISTRATION https://forms.gle/NpuZqCZTUQgCa78u5 *required This programme is organized in partnership with the National Gugak Center of Korea. For enquiries, please contact: 012 001 9204 | kccsa@korea.kr
Post Date 01.09.2026 -
K-IDENTITY: A Deep Dive into Korean Identity | Module 6: Applied Art
How do art, design, and craftsmanship become part of everyday Korean life? The K-Identity 2026 journey concludes with Module 6: Applied Art, exploring how artistic expression extends beyond galleries and into the objects, spaces, and designs that surround us. Through self-paced online learning and an in-person session, participants will discover the ideas, techniques, and aesthetics that have shaped Korea’s rich tradition of applied arts. From traditional craftsmanship to the ways Korean aesthetics continue to evolve in contemporary design, this final module looks at the relationship between beauty and function, and how Korea’s cultural identity can be expressed through the objects of everyday life. PROGRAMME • Online Learning: 14–18 September 2026 • In-Person Session: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 (12:00–13:30) VENUE Korean Cultural Centre SA (📍 Address: 267 Waterkloof Rd, Brooklyn, Pretoria) FEE Free REGISTRATION https://forms.gle/PVXb2hBLYzTHNRoEA *required For enquiries, please contact: 012 001 9204 | kccsa@korea.kr
Post Date 24.08.2026 -
K-IDENTITY: A Deep Dive into Korean Identity | Module 5: Fine Art Event Period 31.08.2026 - 08.09.2026
How has Korean art evolved across tradition, history, and modern life? Continuing the K-Identity 2026 programme, Module 5 turns to Korean fine art, exploring the ideas, aesthetics, and historical influences that have shaped Korea’s artistic traditions and their development over time. Through self-paced online learning and an in-person session, participants will discover how Korean artists have expressed changing ideas of beauty, identity, society, and everyday life through visual art. From traditional artistic practices to the emergence of modern and contemporary Korean art, the module offers an opportunity to look beyond individual artworks and consider the wider cultural and historical contexts in which Korean art has developed. PROGRAMME • Online Learning: 31 August – 4 September 2026 • In-Person Session: Tuesday, 8 September 2026 (12:00–13:30) VENUE Korean Cultural Centre SA (📍 Address: 267 Waterkloof Rd, Brooklyn, Pretoria) FEE Free REGISTRATION https://forms.gle/JJbTGqhgNg74qzaEA *required For enquiries, please contact: 012 001 9204 | kccsa@korea.kr
Post Date 13.08.2026 -
K-IDENTITY: A Deep Dive into Korean Identity | Module 4: Linguistic Culture
How has language shaped Korea's identity, history, and way of seeing the world? Continuing the K-Identity 2026 programme, Module 4 explores the Korean language as more than a means of communication, examining how it reflects Korea's history, cultural values, identity, and everyday life. Through a combination of self-paced online learning and an in-person session, participants will discover the evolution of the Korean language, the significance of Hangeul, and the role language continues to play in shaping Korean society. This module also includes an optional screening of Mal-Mo-E: The Secret Mission (2019), an inspiring historical drama that tells the story of ordinary people who risked everything to preserve the Korean language during the Japanese colonial period. PROGRAMME • Online Learning: 17–21 August 2026 • In-Person Session: Tuesday, 25 August 2026 (12:00–13:30) • Optional Film Screening: Tuesday, 25 August 2026 (14:00–16:30) VENUE Korean Cultural Centre SA (📍 Address: 267 Waterkloof Rd, Brooklyn, Pretoria) FEE Free REGISTRATION https://forms.gle/Zgh8iC2JQr8f2Y2UA *required For enquiries, please contact: 012 001 9204 | kccsa@korea.kr
Post Date 24.07.2026 -
K-BEAUTY WORKSHOP | Sejong Culture Academy 2026
Curious about the techniques and trends behind Korea's world-renowned beauty industry? Join us for a special K-Beauty Workshop presented as part of the 2026 Sejong Culture Academy, where participants will learn professional makeup techniques and discover the philosophy, innovation, and creativity that have made K-Beauty a global phenomenon. The workshop will be led by Jaehoon Lee, who brings extensive industry experience as both a professional makeup artist and beauty educator. Participants will also have the opportunity to meet him again during K-Culture Town, where he will present a series of live public makeup demonstrations. WORKSHOP • Tuesday, 28 July | 13:00–16:00 • Wednesday, 29 July | 09:00–12:00 PUBLIC MAKEUP DEMONSTRATIONS • Friday, 31 July | 11:00–12:00 • Friday, 31 July | 14:00–15:00 • Saturday, 1 August | 11:00–12:00 • Saturday, 1 August | 14:00–15:00 VENUE • Workshop: Korean Cultural Centre SA (📍 Address: 267 Waterkloof Rd, Brooklyn, Pretoria) • K-Culture Town Public Demonstrations: Kokoro Rivonia Gardens (📍 Address: Kokoro Rivonia Gardens, Cnr Rivonia Road &, North Rd, Rivonia, Sandton, Johannesburg) ADMISSION Free REGISTRATION https://forms.gle/JVgfxDMzqRMQEysx8 *required For enquiries, please contact: 012 001 9204 | kccsa@korea.kr
Post Date 15.07.2026