The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles (KCCLA) co-hosted the 44th Lotus Festival with the City of Los Angeles (Parks and Recreation) and the Lotus Festival Foundation on July 12–13 at Echo Park Lake. 

Featuring Korea as the host country, the festival showcased traditional music, dance, and crafts through performances and a Korean Pavilion. Over the weekend, various Korean artists, cultural groups, and youth performers participated, drawing large crowds and celebrating Korean heritage in vibrant, interactive ways.