A free event celebrating Korean culture comes to Preston's University of Lancashire next month
A unique cultural event comes to Preston in October.
A taste of Korea is coming to Preston next month as the University of Lancashire is hosting a free cultural event.
The 2026 Lancashire Korea Day will bring Korean language and culture to the city through a range of interactive activities, food tasting, and cultural experiences.
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Taking place on Wednesday, October 7 in the University’s Student Centre, attendees can get hands-on with traditional Korean crafts, try on traditional Korean dress and sample Korean food.
Organised by the University’s International Institute of Korean Studies and the Preston Sejong Institute, visitors can also listen to traditional music, take part in Korean games and learn Korean calligraphy and name writing.
Dr Sojin Lim, Reader in Asia Pacific Studies, said: “Our annual Korea Day event offers visitors the opportunity to explore and engage with Korean culture and traditions for free.
“The world is becoming ever more interested in all aspects of Korean culture and I’m absolutely delighted we are able once again to bring Korean fashion, music, games and food to Preston.”
The free event takes place from 4pm to 7pm in the Upper Ground Floor of the Student Centre.