The Korean Cultural Center in Hungary and Hanyou Foundation hosted the KoreaON 2024 at the Budapest Comic Con that gave a taste of the diversity of Korean culture in Hungexpo Building B on 18-19 May. The main event was the performance of acapella group Maytree and the traditional mask dance performance of Kkokdugwangdae.

The free events were designed for all ages, so everyone from the youngest to the oldest found something to enjoy. In addition to the all-day main stage performances, visitors were able to discover the cultural values of the distant country in an area of nearly 1,500 square meters.

The main stage featured a succession of acts and performances from opening to closing: cooking shows, modern and traditional dance and music performances, taekwondo demonstrations and Korean beauty advice. The huge exhibition area featured traditional handicraft stalls, family activities, Korean gastronomic experiences, music and dance classes, beauty product demonstrations and an interactive section of Korean companies.

The event was a huge success, over ten thousand people attended the Korean cultural event during the weekend.