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We believe in “Love the Difference” 🌏

We are an international NGO working to create a society where differences that we did not choose—such as nationality, language, and culture—are respected.

👥 The Korean Culture Team of our International Student Programs plans various programs to help international students living in Korea better understand Korean society and connect with it naturally. 🙌

🥢 Through traditional Korean culture experiences and cultural tours, we create opportunities for international students and Korean youth to learn about each other’s cultures and build mutual respect. 🤝

[Korean Cultural Experience Program for Foreign Residents in Korea]

🌅 Let’s Enjoy the 2026 Korean New Year's Day Festival Together! 🇰🇷

On February 16, the 2026 Namsangol Seollal Festival will take place, bringing Korean traditions and Lunar New Year celebrations together in one place!

Enjoy a fusion gugak(traditional Korean music) performance, make a traditional lucky pouches, and experience traditional games like yutnori(a traditional Korean board game)🎶

Join us for a special day to experience Korean Seollal culture with international friends ✨

⁉️ What is the “2026 Korean New Year's Day Festival(Namsangol Seollal Festival)”?

This is a representative Seollal event hosted by Namsangol Hanok Village and organized by the Seoul Metropolitan Government. It is a participatory traditional culture festival designed to preserve and spread the meaning and traditions of Seollal, one of Korea’s most important traditional holidays.

📅 Date & Time: February 16 (Mon), 1:00 - 3:00 PM

📍 Location: Namsangol Hanok Village, 28 Toegye-ro 34-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul (84-1 Pil-dong 2-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul)

📩 How to Apply: Pay the participation deposit under your own name, then submit the Google Form (Your participation will be confirmed after the deposit is paid.)

💰 Participation deposit: 10,000 KRW [Account: NHBank 352-2874-8862-13 / Cho Hansol] (Fully refunded after the event, no additional cost)

🙆‍♀️ Application Period: February 4 (Wed) - February 12 (Thu)

🤹 Program Highlights

- Watching a fusion gugak (traditional Korean music) performance

- Making a traditional lucky pouch

- Experiencing yutnori, a traditional Korean board game

👥 Participants: 20 international students or foreign residents in Korea

🚌 Meeting Point: Will be announced via KakaoTalk before the event

⚡️ Important Notes

1) Please submit the Google Form after paying the participation deposit. Applicants who have not paid the deposit cannot participate, and the deposit will be fully refunded to participants after the event ends.

2) If the applicant’s name and the payer’s name do not match when paying the deposit, it may be difficult to confirm participation and process the refund.

3) Participants will be divided into teams of 3–4 and take part in the activities with an assigned guide. If interpretation is needed during the activities, simple interpretation support will be provided.

4) Photos and videos taken during the festival may be used for promotional purposes.

5) Participants are required to travel individually to the festival venue and gather on-site.

6) Details such as the meeting point and time will be shared via KakaoTalk after the recruitment is completed.

7) After all activities are finished, participants are required to complete a satisfaction survey. (Takes about 1 minute)

🎊 Recommended For

➡️ Want to experience Korean Lunar New Year traditions firsthand!

➡️ Want to enjoy a special day with traditional performances and games!

➡️ Have wanted to attend a Korean festival but haven’t had the chance!

➡️ Want to enjoy Korean holiday culture together with international friends!

✨ Apply now ✨

📮 Inquiries: KakaoTalk Openchat: Q&A | https://open.kakao.com/o/gSrTLDei

✅ Reference: https://buly.kr/Alm0xro