Programs
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DWIKKOJI: Traditional Korean Hairpin Workshop
Create your own traditional Korean hair accessory at KCCSA! Join us for a hands-on workshop exploring the beauty of the dwikkoji, a traditional Korean ornamental hairpin worn with hanbok. Combining elegance and craftsmanship, participants will have the opportunity to learn about the cultural significance of this timeless accessory while creating their own unique piece to take home. Whether you are interested in Korean traditional culture, design, or handmade crafts, this workshop offers a creative way to experience a small but beautiful part of Korea's cultural heritage. Dwikkoji Dwikkoji (뒤꽂이) is a traditional Korean ornamental hairpin worn with hanbok. Traditionally placed at the back of a hairstyle, it combines practicality with elegance and is often associated with beauty, refinement, and Korean craftsmanship. Today, the dwikkoji remains a beloved symbol of Korea's traditional aesthetic and cultural heritage. DATE Monday, 13 July 2026 TIME 10:00–12:00 VENUE Korean Cultural Centre SA (📍 Address: 267 Waterkloof Rd, Brooklyn, Pretoria) ADMISSION Free REGISTRATION https://forms.gle/KWWTAUHbzxjEdWj1A *required For enquiries, please contact: 012 001 9204 | kccsa@korea.kr
Post Date 18.06.2026 -
K-IDENTITY: A Deep Dive into Korean Identity | Module 2: History & Geography
How have history, division, geography, and rapid modernisation shaped Korea as we know it today? Continuing the K-Identity 2026 programme, Module 2 explores key moments, landscapes, and historical experiences that continue to shape Korean society and national identity. Through a combination of self-paced online learning and an in-person session, participants will engage with Korea’s historical development, cultural memory, geography, and contemporary transformation from multiple perspectives. This module also includes an optional screening of Ode to My Father (2014), one of Korea’s most iconic historical dramas, offering a moving reflection on modern Korean history through the life of one ordinary man. PROGRAMME • Online Learning: 29 June – 17 July 2026 • In-Person Session: Tuesday, 21 July 2026 (12:00–13:30) • Film Screening – Ode to My Father (2014): Tuesday, 21 July 2026 (14:00–16:30) VENUE Korean Cultural Centre SA (📍 Address: 267 Waterkloof Rd, Brooklyn, Pretoria) FEE Free REGISTRATION https://forms.gle/U9zS5j5kJYktr5o5A *required For enquiries, please contact: 012 001 9204 | kccsa@korea.kr
Post Date 11.06.2026 -
BUCHAECHUM: Traditional Korean Fan Dance Workshop
Experience the grace and beauty of one of Korea’s most iconic traditional dances! Join us at the Korean Cultural Centre for a special opportunity to learn BUCHAECHUM (traditional Korean fan dance), celebrated for its elegant movements, flowing formations, and vibrant visual artistry. Led by a master dancer from Korea’s prestigious National Gugak Center, this workshop offers participants a rare chance to explore the techniques, discipline, and cultural depth behind this beloved performance tradition. Whether you are a dancer, performer, or simply curious about Korean culture, come discover the timeless beauty of Buchaechum right here in Pretoria! KOREAN FAN DANCE 'Buchaechum' Buchaechum, or Korean fan dance, is a graceful and visually stunning traditional dance performed with large, colorful fans. Dancers in vibrant hanbok use delicate, synchronized movements to create flowing patterns that resemble flowers, waves, or butterflies. Rooted in Korea’s shamanistic and court dance traditions, Buchaechum has become one of the most iconic expressions of Korean cultural artistry—celebrated for its elegance, harmony, and symbolic beauty on stages around the world. WORKSHOP • Dates: Monday–Friday, 6–17 July 2026 • Time: 9–11AM (Advanced), 2–4PM (Beginner) • Venue: Korean Cultural Centre • Address: 267 Waterkloof Road, Brooklyn, Pretoria • Fee: Free SHOWCASE • Date: Saturday, 18 July 2026 • Time: 2–4PM • Venue: Korean Cultural Centre • Address: 267 Waterkloof Road, Brooklyn, Pretoria • Admission: Free INSTRUCTOR KIM TAE-EUN • Member of the Korean National Gugak Center • National Intangible Cultural Property Hakyeonhwadaehapseolmu Completionist REGISTRATION https://forms.gle/anyGWwFxZaqKTUeC9 *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 09.06.2026 -
TRAVELLING KOREA in Durban Event Date 23.05.2026
Durban, we’re coming back! After last year’s incredible response, Travelling Korea returns with another vibrant day of K-pop, culture, and hands-on experiences. From live performances to interactive activities, this is your chance to experience different sides of Korea right here by the coast. Don’t miss this one-day celebration of Korean culture in Durban. PROGRAMME • K-POP PERFORMANCES • TRADITIONAL EXPERIENCES • INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES • EXHIBITION DATE Saturday, 23 May 2026 TIME 12:00–16:00 VENUE The Barnyard Theatre Suncoast (📍 Address: Suncoast Casino Suncoast Boulevard, Durban Beach, Durban) ADMISSION Free REGISTRATION https://forms.gle/pXLgfBoYbdALesxcA *required For enquiries, please contact: 012 001 9204 | kccsa@korea.kr
Post Date 30.04.2026 -
K-IDENTITY: A Deep Dive into Korean Identity
Curious about what shapes Korean identity today? K-Identity 2026 returns with a newly structured, module-based programme that explores key aspects of Korean society, culture, and history. Each module focuses on a specific theme, offering a more focused and flexible way to engage with Korea through a combination of online learning and in-person sessions. This year’s programme covers social values, religion, history, geography, food, language, and the arts, building a broader understanding of Korea through both study and discussion. PROGRAMME • Module 1 (June): Social Values & Religion • Module 2 (July): History & Geography • Modules 3–4 (August): Food Culture & Linguistic Culture • Modules 5–6 (September): Fine Art & Applied Art DATES 1–23 June 2026 FEE Free REGISTRATION https://forms.gle/fpptnRoC5bFrGMsP6 *required For enquiries, please contact: 012 001 9204 | kccsa@korea.kr
Post Date 30.04.2026