What We Do
The Gateway Korea Foundation has several events that occur annually. Get an overview below and click on the event’s image or title for more specifics about this year’s celebrations.
DanO - May/June
The annual celebration of spring’s arrival, DanO was also traditionally a time when Korean women were granted more freedom. In the progressive spirit of the holiday, GKF invites Korean-American female scholars and artists, as well as panelists from other cultures, to speak about Korean art, history, and culture. Held at the Saint Louis Art Museum. Click on the image to learn more about this year’s celebration.
Chuseok - September
Sometimes called Korean Thanksgiving, Chuseok is a time of showing gratitude - to our ancestors and for newly harvested crops. Families gather together and prepare ritual offerings of fresh food and drink for their ancestors, then celebrate with each other. GKF shares traditional and modern Korean art, music, food, and more, including the popular K-Pop Festival and hanbok clothing experience. Click on the image to learn more about this year’s celebration.
Passport to Korea - September
In partnership with the St. Louis Art Museum, this event provides families a chance to hear Korean stories, learn the Korean alphabet, make traditional crafts, go on free tours of SLAM’s Korean art collection, and more. Click on the image to learn more about this year’s celebration.
Webinar + Film Series
GKF’s webinars and film series educate and enlighten audiences about South Korea while inspiring cross-cultural appreciation and cooperation. The webinar series features experts in the fields of Korean culture, society, history, and art from around the world. The film series highlights Korean, Korean-American, and Asian themes and includes post-film discussions and Q&A panels. Click on the image to learn more about this year’s celebration.
Other Events
We host a broad array of other events throughout the year to highlight Korean artists, scholars, performers, and more. We partner with organizations like the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and Left Bank Books to bring you these exciting events. Join our mailing list to get updates!