The Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. and the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art (NMAA) co-presented the Chuseok Family Festival at the National Museum of Asian Art on Saturday, October 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Chuseok, also known as Korean Thanksgiving Day, is one of the biggest and most important holidays in Korea and falls on the day with the largest full moon. This marked the first time that the NMAA held a Korean Chuseok event, and more than 5,300 visitors were in attendance. 

There were a blend of various activities throughout the museum grounds prepared for visitors. From a Charye (ceremonial table) table display and Korean Gallery tour to Hanbok (traditional Korean clothes) try-on experiences and photo booths, there was no shortage of cultural experiences to partake in. Visitors also had the opportunity to engage in hands-on activities such as coloring Korean-themed pictures such as traditional Korean Chuseok foods, dancheong (traditional decorative technique) and Hanbok. There was also a space for people to try their hand at writing their names in Hangeul. 

Traditional Korean performances also took center stage on this day. The event featured Pansori, Namdo Minyo, Mega Drum Nanta, Gyeonggomu, and Samdo Nongak Garak. There was also a Ganggangsullae performance which offered visitors to participate in this lively dance and immerse themselves in Korean culture.