Celebrate Hangeul Day at Indiana University Bloomington

Celebrate Hangeul Day with the Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. and Indiana University Bloomington’s Institute for Korean Studies. The program invites Indiana University students and the local community to explore Korean language and culture through interactive activities, including a Korea- and Hangeul-themed quiz, tote-bag decorating, Korean food, and raffle prizes.

The celebration also includes two hands-on songpyeon-making workshops led by Rice Blossoms. Participants will learn about Chuseok and the cultural importance of songpyeon before making their own rice cakes. The evening program concludes with a traditional Korean music performance by the Korean Performing Arts Institute of Chicago, featuring samulnori percussion and gayageum.

When: Thursday, October 8, 2026

Venue: Indiana University Bloomington, Global and International Studies Building (GISB), 355 N Eagleson Ave., Bloomington, Indiana

Schedule: The Korean Rice Cake Workshop runs from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and again from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. in GISB 1060. The Hangeul Day Celebration runs from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in Shreve Auditorium.

Activities: Hangeul and Korean culture quiz, tote-bag decorating, Korean food, raffle prizes, and a songpyeon rice-cake workshop.

Workshop: Rice Blossoms leads both workshop sessions, introducing the Chuseok holiday and songpyeon before guiding participants through making their own traditional Korean rice cakes.

Performance: The Korean Performing Arts Institute of Chicago presents traditional Korean music featuring samulnori percussion and gayageum.

Presented by: Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C., in partnership with Indiana University Bloomington’s Institute for Korean Studies.

Tickets: Price not available

Registration: Indiana University’s event information should be consulted for additional details and registration requirements for the individual programs.