Hangawi Korean Festival
Co-presented by the Korean Cultural Center New York and MAUM Korean Goods.
Sunday, September 10th, 2023, 1pm - 7pm
Samsung 837, NYC
(837 Washington St, New York, NY 10014)
Admission: FREE (RSVP Requested via hangawi.org)
The Korean Cultural Center New York (KCCNY) presents the New York debut of MAUM Market and Hangawi Korean Festival from September 9-10, 2023 in New York to celebrate the vibrant community spirit of Chuseok, one of the largest Korean holidays (Korean Thanksgiving) at a curated pop-up market and a lineup of panels and workshops showcasing Asian American and Korean American arts, crafts, entrepreneurship, and culture. Entry is free and open to the public. RSVPs are requested for attendance for Saturday, September 9th (MAUM Market) and Sunday, September 10th (Hangawi Korean Festival).
Entry is free and open to the public. RSVPs are requested for attendance for Saturday, September 9th (MAUM Market) and Sunday, September 10th (Hangawi Korean Festival).
Collaborating with MAUM (translating to “heart” and “mind”), a community oriented platform launched in January 2022, its headlining MAUM Market comes to New York for the first time.
The Hangawi Korean Festival on Sunday, September 10th at Samsung 837, a retail experience space designed to inspire people to unlock the connected life they aspire to have, is a full day of panels, workshops, and cultural events, kicking off with a program from NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) followed by live panel discussions with Korean cookbook authors to K-beauty founders. Family-friendly programs designed to introduce Korean traditions and cuisine, provide a space for learning and community, and foster cultural diversity in New York. We invite you to discover the rich cultural aspects of Korea while celebrating the contributions of Korean artists, creatives, and entrepreneurs.
The full lineup of panelists and programs are available online at hangawi.org
About MAUM
MAUM, which translates to “heart and mind” in Korean, is a community-oriented company that champions like-minded Asian-owned small businesses. Its headlining project “MAUM Market” is a mindfully curated pop-up marketplace that provides an opportunity to AAPI artists, creatives, and entrepreneurs to either launch their business ideas or connect their existing brands to an engaged audience. “MAUM Korean Goods” primarily focuses on establishing a greater awareness for Korean artistry, culture, and general merchandise from Korean founders through intentional collaborations and experiential retail.
www.madewithmaum.com
Overview of the 9/9 - 9/10 Weekend
MAUM Market at Denizen Bushwick
Denizen Bushwick, 123 Melrose St, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Saturday, September 9th, 2023, 11am - 3pm
This mindfully curated, open-air market will feature 50 AAPI-owned small businesses that are emerging and established brands across art, fashion, food, drink, home, and many more.
Presented by MAUM Market in special partnership with the Korean Cultural Center New York.
Hangawi Korean Festival
Samsung 837, 837 Washington St, New York, NY 10014
Sunday, September 10, 2023, 1pm - 7pm
A celebration of the biggest holiday observed in Korea, also known as Chuseok. This all-day festival will feature Korean American talents from both LA and NY across industries such as art, beauty, fashion, food, and more. A day of cultural demonstrations, Korean food tastings, interactive workshops, and collaborative live panels.
Co-produced by MAUM Korean Goods and Korean Cultural Center New York.
September 10th, 2023: Select Panelist/Artist Highlights
Panel: James Park (Cookbook author)
www.cookingmyfeelings.com / IG: @jamesyworld
Korean-born food content creator, personality, recipe developer, and cookbook author with a great passion for fried chicken and chili crisp.Panel: Ho Jae Kim (Visual Artist)
www.hojaekim.com / IG: @artjkim
The fascinating and sensitive paintings of Korean-born and New York-based Ho Jae Kim work on a number of philosophic, creative, and technical levels.Panel: Yoona Hur (Visual Artist)
www.yoonyounghur.com / IG: @yoona.hur
Yoon-Young Hur is an artist based in New York. She creates ceramics and paintings rooted in Korean heritage and experiments on materiality and form.Workshop: Artbo (Jogakbo)
www.artboshop.com / IG: @artbo__
Founder: Yejin Shin
Artbo studio utilizes a signature aesthetic to offer services in Jogakbo art, workshops, and event design.Artist Spotlight: Kioh Tea (Cha)
www.kiohtea.com / IG: @kiohtea
Founder: Kioh Park
Kioh Park is a Tea Sommelier sourcing teas of the highest quality from organic farms in Korea and China. Garden-direct, teas are personally selected and taste-tested.Artist Spotlight: Rice Blossoms (dduk)
www.riceblossoms.com / IG: @rice_blossoms
Founder: Jennifer Ban
Rice Blossoms takes a modern and luxurious approach to crafting traditional Korean desserts. Most desserts are vegan + gluten-free.
PARTNERS
We are proud to partner with the NYC Department of Small Business Services and the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce.
About the Department of Small Business Services (SBS)
SBS helps unlock economic potential and create economic security for all New Yorkers by connecting New Yorkers to good jobs, creating stronger businesses, and building vibrant neighborhoods across the five boroughs. For more information, visit nyc.gov/sbs, call 311, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
About Samsung 837
Samsung 837 is Samsung’s NYC flagship experience store in the heart of the Meatpacking District. It was just refreshed in early 2023 as an immersive retail experience, where consumers can see, try and buy the full ecosystem of Samsung’s connected products, from mobile, home entertainment, gaming, home appliances and more. Visitors are encouraged to walk through the connected Samsung SmartThings smart home on the 2nd floor.
This event is held in commemoration of the 70th Anniversary of ROK-US Alliance.
