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– Hands-on Cultural Experience: Over 100 Indian students create traditional Hahoe masks and unique folding screens
Korean Cultural Centre India organised a special event celebrating Chuseok, Korea’s harvest festival, by offering Indian participants an opportunity to experience traditional Korean culture first-hand. The “K-Goods Series Workshop” was organised to introduce Korea’s traditional culture through music, craft and games. It was attended by over 100 Indian fans of Hallyu Wave and the participants created Hahoe masks – an iconic symbol of Korean folk culture – and crafted traditional folding screens. These hands-on experiences allowed participants to immerse themselves in the beauty of Korean craftsmanship.
The recent popularity of K-pop inspired animation “KPop Demon Hunters” (2025) has seen traditional Korean symbols transform into modern icons and find recognition around the world. The event began with a soulful Samulnori performance. Samulnori is a traditional Korean percussion ensemble, known for its powerful rhythm and energy. The workshop further invited participants to explore traditional Korean games such as Jegichagi, a game similar to shuttlecock kicking; Gonggi, a traditional stone game; and Tuho, a game of throwing arrows into a narrow-necked jar. The participants also had the opportunity to wear Hanbok, Korea’s traditional attire.
In Korea, Chuseok is one of the three major seasonal customs, and it celebrates the end of the farming season, and is marked by offering songpyeon (Korean traditional dessert ) made from new rice and fresh fruits. Further, there is a tradition of looking at the brightest full moon of the year on a dark night and making a wish with family members. Some of the customs associated with Chuseok in Korea are similar to those associated with the various harvest festivals in India, such as Baisakhi, Magh Bihu, Pongal, etc.
This is an occasion in which family members from different parts of the country gather usually at the residence of their parents and share close familial bonds. All these festivals celebrate the abundance of harvest and family members and neighbours gather together to share a variety of traditional foods and sweets.
Hwang Il Yong, Director of Korean Cultural Center India, said, “I hope that the Chuseok celebration event is a time for cultural exchange, where people can reflect on the meaning of Chuseok and enjoy traditional Korean culture and games.”
