
2025 Hangawi Celebration: Moon Festival – Oct. 11
Chicago Korean Cultural Center of Chicago,
2025 Hangawi Celebration: Moon Festival
The Korean Cultural Center of Chicago (KCCoC) is proud to present its Hangawi Celebration: Moon Festival on Saturday, October 11th, 2025, from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM at 9925 Capitol Drive, Wheeling, IL.Hangawi, also known as Chuseok, is one of Korea’s most cherished holidays — a time to celebrate harvest, family, and community. This year’s festival offers a joyful afternoon filled with art, tradition, and hands-on experiences for all ages.
Event Highlights:
1:30 PM – Registration & Opening Performance
Kick off the celebration with the dynamic rhythms of Gilnori, a traditional Korean folk music that brings energy and excitement to any gathering.
2:00 PM – Special Lecture: “A Glimpse into Korean Ceramics: Tracing History through Contemporary Artworks”
Hyonjeong “HJ” Kim Han is the department head and Joseph deHeer curator of Arts of Asia at the Denver Art Museum (DAM). A specialist in Korean and Chinese painting histories, Han was previously department head and associate curator of Korean art at the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco (2010-2021).
2:30 PM – Moon Jar Making Demonstration
Watch a live demonstration by Lee Dong Sik, a renowned Korean ceramic artist whose iconic moon jars are featured in major museums around the world.
3:30 PM – Family Crafts & Cultural Activities
Participate in hands-on moon jar painting, take part in gallery and museum tours, and enjoy fun indoor games for all ages. Light refreshments will be served throughout the afternoon.
4:00 PM – Grand Finale: Gang-gang-sul-rae
Join us in a traditional Gang-gang-sul-rae circle dance, a joyful and symbolic conclusion to the day’s celebration.
Celebrate. Connect. K-Culture
The Hangawi Moon Festival is a unique opportunity to experience Korean heritage through the arts while bringing families and communities together. Whether you’re learning about Korean ceramics, enjoying live performances, or simply connecting with neighbors, this event promises something meaningful for everyone.
We warmly invite you to join us in celebrating this timeless Korean tradition.
Event Details:
Date & Time: Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 1:30PM
Location: Korean Cultural Center of Chicago, 9925 Capitol Dr., Wheeling, IL 60090
How to Participate:
Pre-registration required (General Admission: $20/ Kids under the age of 12: $10)
Tickets: https://moonfestival2025.eventbrite.com
All of the 2025 seasonal program details can be found on www.kccoc.org.
Inquiry: event@kccoc.org or (847) 947-4460