The Korea Festival is making its highly anticipated return in 2025, bringing a vibrant celebration of Korean culture to Cagayan de Oro. Organized by the Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines, this comprehensive cultural event promises to be an exciting showcase of everything Korean, designed to appeal to both dedicated K-culture enthusiasts and casual visitors who happen upon the festivities.

The festival will feature an extensive display of Korean traditional arts, music, clothing, and authentic cuisine, providing attendees with an immersive experience into Korea's rich cultural heritage. Beyond traditional elements, the event will also dive deep into the contemporary cultural phenomena that have captivated audiences worldwide, exploring the excitement and significant impact of K-pop music and K-dramas on local popular culture in the Philippines.

Attendees can look forward to witnessing live performances that bridge two cultures, featuring both Korean and Filipino traditional music and dance presentations. A special highlight of the festival will be a dynamic sports showcase performed by the Korea Taekwondo Association (KTA) Demonstration Team, offering visitors a chance to see the martial art's precision and artistry in action.

The festival will also include interactive cultural booths where visitors can engage hands-on with Korean culture. These exhibits will feature Hanbok, traditional Korean attire that visitors can learn about and potentially try on, as well as Hangeul, the Korean writing system, providing an educational component to the celebration. These cultural booths are being organized and led by the Korea Tourism Organization Manila (KTO Manila) and the Korea Copyright Protection Agency Manila (KCOPA Manila).

This cultural celebration represents the ongoing efforts to strengthen cultural ties between Korea and the Philippines, offering local communities an opportunity to experience Korean traditions firsthand while celebrating the modern cultural exchange that has made Korean entertainment and lifestyle increasingly popular throughout Southeast Asia.