On the 16th of this month,  Korean Cultural Centre India (KCCI) presented a special cultural and arts experience program for children with local NGOs.

In collaboration with the Indian children's theatre group, Theatre I Entertainment Trust, KCCI staged an original children's play based on the Korean folktale Shimcheong. This program, which has also included performances based on Heungbu and Nolbu, has reached 2,660 students across 12 local schools in India between 2024 and 2025, with performances held in each school's auditorium or multipurpose hall. In addition, the theatre group has worked with the Cultural Centre to create and present children’s plays and musicals inspired by Korean legends, such as the story of Queen Heo Hwang-ok.

Santosh Kumar, a volunteer with the local NGO, remarked, “It’s rare for children from our organization to experience such a wide range of Korean culture all at once. The program was thoughtfully designed for children and had great meaning.”

The program also included a hands-on session with samulnori, a traditional Korean percussion performance, conducted by KCCI’s in-house team “Haeoreum.”

Students had the opportunity to explore newly launched spaces like the K-Webtoon Zone and the K-Content Exhibition Hall, guided by the Cultural Centre's curator, offering a fresh encounter with Korean content.

A guided tour of KCCI’s experiential library followed, aimed at fostering cultural exchange through books and encouraging interest in learning the Korean language.

At the centre’s Taekwondo hall, children participated in a basic Taekwondo class, learning fundamental kicks and the etiquette that accompanies the martial art.

This program was designed to be a five-sensory experience where children could ‘see, wear, eat, and enjoy’ Korean culture, rather than a simple performance. The participating students had the opportunity to develop interest in and gain an understanding of Korean culture through various activities.