The 3rd Korean Culture Festival in Iceland, held on November 23, 2024, was an exciting celebration of Korean traditions and modern influences. Móðurmál supported the festival, which brought together attendees from diverse backgrounds, fostering cultural exchange and strengthening ties with the Korean community in Iceland. The event featured a Taekwondo exhibition by Mudo Gym, dynamic K-pop dance performances and a random dance game by K-ICE Crew, and beautiful Korean folk songs performed by Múltíkúltíkórinn with a violin accompaniment. There was also a bilingual reading of the children’s book “Einmanalegasta hús í heiminum” by Y. G. Esjan in both Korean and Icelandic.
Various booths offered traditional Korean food, travel information, K-pop merchandise, and a photo area. Attendees had the chance to try on traditional Korean clothing at the Hanbok exhibition and participate in interactive activities such as K-pop dance and Korean calligraphy.
This festival provided a wonderful opportunity for attendees to immerse themselves in Korean culture and enjoy a variety of performances and activities. It was a memorable event that brought together people from diverse backgrounds to celebrate and appreciate Korean traditions.
