The Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines and Trunk Theatre Project successfully staged “Cookies, Ann, Cream” on October 13 and 14, 2026, bringing a unique form of Korean performing arts through puppet and object theater.   The performances were made possible through the support of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Korea (MCST), K-Touring Arts, the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (KOFICE), Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture, and the Korean Polar Research Institute (KOPRI).   The performance follows Ann on her journey through Antarctica’s white nights in search of meteorites. Along the way, she encounters nonhuman...

In this economy that forces us to cope with the rising fares and high cost of living, is there still room for love?   But what if I tell you there are different ways of expressing love? Should we take the risk or lose the chance?   A marriage counselor named Dr. Gary Chapman developed the five love languages from his book titled "The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts." He created it in support of spouses who felt unloved during their marriage.   However, it is not universally accepted, as psychologists debunked his idea due to...

The Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines commemorates the proclamation of Hangeul, or the Korean alphabet, through “Hangeul Week 2026,” a week-long event to introduce the alphabet through exhibitions, installations, and hands-on activities from October 1 to 8, 2026.   From its rich history, Hangeul, Korea’s official writing system, was created by King Sejong the Great and his scholars in 1443. Originally called Hunminjeongeum, the writing system was officially promulgated and published in 1446. The Hunminjeongeum Manuscript was later inscribed on UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register in 1997.   Aside from cultural activities and programs to enjoy throughout the...

The Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines (KCC) invites music lovers, cultural enthusiasts, and fans of Korean traditional arts to experience Korean Sound, a special musical performance featuring the young artists of the National Orchestra of Korea's Youth Educational Group.   Happening on August 15, 2026, at the BGC Arts Center, with two shows at 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM, this cultural journey brings together the enduring beauty of Korean traditional music and its exciting evolution through contemporary artistry. Korean Sound has already been staged in Turkey and the United Arab Emirates, with the Philippines and Thailand next on the...

The vibrant celebration of Korean culture continues its journey across the Philippines as the Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines (KCC) brings the much-anticipated Korea Festival 2026 to Baguio City on May 9–10, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at SM City Baguio.   First launched in 2022, Korea Festival has grown into one of KCC’s flagship events, showcasing diverse facets of Korean culture through immersive, interactive, and educational experiences. Traveling to different regions each year, the festival expands its reach while engaging new audiences across the country.   This year’s destination, Baguio City—widely known as the Summer Capital...