In 1974, the Los Angeles Korean Festival Foundation was founded by the leaders of the early Korean-American community with the purpose of preserving their Korean roots after immigrating to the United States. In the great city of Los Angeles, where many diverse cultures co-exist, the Los Angeles Korean Festival Foundation furthers knowledge of Korean culture and its traditions. The LAKF Foundation works year-round in organizing the festival to provide the community with an instrument of inclusivity and an advocate of cultural diversity awareness, providing not only the Korean cultural heritage but also bringing together the numerous ethnic groups residing in Los Angeles.
- FOOD: Taste food straight from the streets of Korea, ranging from the taste of mom’s Korean-style pancake, to the spicy flavors of a Korean rice cake, to craving-inducing Korean BBQ to the iconic shape of a tornado potato.
- SHOPPING: Find unique local and Korea’s regional premium products., products that are even hard to get a hold of in Koreatown. Hundreds of vendors that is nothing short of amazing!
- PERFORMANCE: On a glamorous stage in the heart of the festival, Korean traditional cultural performances, Korean celebrity shows, and a variety of fun programs will be presented. Experience new trends while keeping tradition alive at the same time, this is an exciting and memorable time for everyone to come and enjoy!
- EXPERIENCE: Korea’s representative traditional beauty attire is the HANBOK. Wear it and take composite images amongst the backdrop of breathtaking Korean structures and views. Share amazing moments with the people you treasure the most. Or, learn how to make a Korean lotus flower, craft a turtle ship, play traditional Korean games, play and sing traditional songs with a large gong [Jing], a small gong [Kkwaenggwari], middle waist drum [Janggu], small handle drum [Sogo], and many more Korean instruments to teach you about ancient Korean ancestor spirits.
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The Largest Korean Festival in the U.S. Let the vibes flow!
- Thursday 10/16 through Sunday 10/19, 10am-10pm
- Event URL: https://www.lakoreanfestival.org/
- Instagram: @LosAngelesKoreanFestival
Event Address:
Seoul International Park, 3250 San Marino Street, Los Angeles, CA 90006