Culture
KCC Brings Antarctic Adventure to the Philippines Through Korean Puppet Theater ‘Cookies, Ann, Cream’
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...
Culture
"Music Becomes a Bridge": KCC Presents 'Korean Sound' with the National Orchestra of Korea
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...
Culture
2025 Korean Film Festival Launches with Bigger, Bolder Celebration of Cinema
Lights, camera, K-film! The Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines (KCC) proudly presents the 2025 Korean Film Festival: Scenes on Screen, a multi-layered celebration of Korean cinema unfolding across screenings, exhibits, talks, and competitions.
This year marks KCC’s most extravagant edition yet—bridging cultures, igniting imaginations, and spotlighting the creative forces behind Korea’s cinematic masterpieces.
Whether you're a casual viewer, an aspiring filmmaker, or a full-fledged cinephile, there's something for everyone in this exciting line-up of free and open-to-the-public events.
Production Design: Scene Architects Build On-Screen Worlds
Exhibit runs from August 27 to November 21 at KCC |...
Culture
Threads of Tradition: A Celebration of Korean and Philippine Traditional Attires
In a splendid celebration of cultural diversity and heritage preservation, the Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines (KCC) and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) are delighted to present "Threads of Tradition: A Celebration of Korean and Philippine Traditional Attires." The free event, set for November 8, 2023, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, will take place at the Leandro Locsin Auditorium located at the NCCA Building in Intramuros.
“Threads of Tradition” aims to illuminate the beauty and historical significance of traditional clothing from both nations. The event seeks to educate and raise awareness about...
Culture
When Pansori meets Percussion; Cultural Crescendo: Phil-Kor Mini Concert
The Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines and the National Museum of the Philippines are delighted to present a mesmerizing musical event entitled “Cultural Crescendo: Phil-Kor Mini Concert,” which will take place on October 3, 2023, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the historic Old Senate Session Hall, National Museum of Fine Arts.
This event is a part of the dual celebration of the Museum and Galleries Month in the Philippines and the National Foundation Day of Korea (October 3), both observed in the month of October.
In a harmonious blend of tradition and modernity, two exceptional...