2025 Hangawi Celebration: Moon Festival!

Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025

Time: 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM

Tickets: General $20 / Kids under 12 $10

Location: Korean Cultural Center of Chicago (9600 Capitol Drive, Wheeling, IL)

Join us for a joyful Hangawi (Korean Thanksgiving Day) Celebration: Moon Festival! This year’s program brings together art, tradition, and community for an unforgettable afternoon.

Schedule of Events:

1:30 Registration and Lively Performance: Enjoy the vibrant sounds of Korean traditional folk music (사물놀이) as we kick off the festival.

2:00 Ceramic Traditions Lecture: "A Glimpse into Korean Ceramics: Tracing History through Contemporary Artworks"

2:30 Moon Jar Making Demonstration by Lee Dong Sik, a celebrated ceramic artist from Korea whose work is showcased in museums worldwide.

3:30 Hands-on Crafting and Family Fun

4:00 Finale Celebration: Gang-gang-sul-rae (강강술래), a joyful Korean circle dance, a beloved tradition of our seasonal celebrations.

This is a wonderful opportunity to learn, create, and celebrate together as a community. We can’t wait to share this special day with you!

Read More: https://kccoc.org/ceramics/