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It shouldn’t come as a surprise that the Korean pop culture scene is well and thriving in the Mother City. Even though K-pop, K-dramas, K-beauty, and Korean culture, in general, have only made a home on the Western radar in the past couple of years, more and more Capetonians have found their way to South Korea’s Hallyu.

Also read: K-dramas you need to add to your must-watch list!

Fun fact: Hallyu is a Chinese term which literally translates to ‘Korean Wave.’ It’s transformed into a collective term that refers to the phenomenal popularity of Korean culture and pop culture – including music, series, movies, and anything related to Korea’s cultural economy – that has spread not only to Cape Town but to almost every corner of the globe.

So in celebration of all things Hallyu, and to shine the spotlight on the many local Asian and South African hidden gems here in our Mother City, K-SA will be hosting their third annual Asian Arts and Culture Festival next weekend, 10 and 11 September 2022. 

 

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Over 30 clothing and food vendors, A Live DJ, singers, dancers, competitions, free noraebang (karaoke) and so much more. It’s an Asian-inspired paradise for all anime-lovers and K-pop stans alike.

The first 300 ticket buyers will be given a specially curated gift bag filled with goodies that would make any K-pop fan jump for joy.

If you’ve missed the mark for the gift bag, fear not because all ticket holders will automatically be entered for a Lucky Draw that will take place at 3.30 pm for a chance to win some incredible prizes.

Grab your chingus for a fun-filled day of good food, great music, entertainment as well as anime and Kpop merch!

The details:

  • Date: Saturday 10 September and Sunday 11 September 2022
  • Time: 10.30 am to 5.00 pm
  • Location: Vista Nova High School, Loerie Avenue, Pinelands
  • Tickets: glossygil.com (it may say that ticket sales end today but rest assured there are still plenty of tickets left)

K-SA is a group of Korean pop culture enthusiasts who are dedicated to establishing a centred fandom across South Africa, allowing all us K-fans to represent ourselves as one body.

Follow K-SA on their socials for vendor updates and future events:

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Calling all Cape Town Anime-lovers! We found the merch

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