October is full of Korean culture at Tampere KSI!
Fill your October with a different cultural experience every week, from traditional games and Hanbok to K-Beauty, music, literature, and traditional crafts.
Save the dates and join us at Tampere KSI!
Tampereen Päivän
03 OCT | Korean Games·Shrink Keyrings·Hanbok | 10:00-15:00
A fun and easy cultural experience for everyone, from children to adults!
Try Korean traditional games featured in Squid Game, create your own shrink keyring, and experience the beauty of Hanbok.
No registration needed.
Korea-Päivä 2026
09 OCT | Haegeum Performance & K-Beauty Master Class | 16:15-19:30
Experience the beautiful sound of the Haegeum, a traditional Korean string instrument, in a special performance by Hyewon Jeong (Sibelius Academy • Korea National University of Arts).
The program continues with a K-Beauty Master Class led by Soyoun Lim, whose professional experience includes Estée Lauder • Shiseido • M·A·C Cosmetics • ELCA Korea.
10 & 12 OCT | K-Beauty Master Class + Hanbok Experience K-Beauty Master Class | 10:00-15:00
Discover the colors and makeup styles that suit you best through our K-Beauty Master Class.
Choose and wear a Hanbok while learning about its colors, design, history, and meaning.
- K-Beauty Maser Class is hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Republic of Korea and organized by the King Sejong Institute Foundation
Special Lecture
16 OCT | "Korean Classical Literature & Traditional Culture through Chunhyangjeon" | 16:30-18:10
🌸What is Chunhyangjeon, and why has this story remained so beloved in Korea?
Join us for a special lecture exploring one of Korea’s best-known classical stories and its connection to Korean traditional culture.
Speaker: Lina — Miss Chunhyang 美 (2026) | Namwon Ambassador
What to expect:
🌸Chunhyangjeon — discover the story, characters, and its origin
🌸Joseon Korea — learn about its society, social classes, and traditions
🌸Namwon — explore places and cultural heritage connected to Chunhyang
🌸Chunhyang Festival (춘향제) — learn about Korea's biggest traditional festival
🌸Global Chunhyang Selection Contest — get a behind-the-scenes look at the contest
Korean snacks & gifts from South Korea provided
Language: English
- *Special Lecture *"Korean Classical Literature & Traditional Culture through Chunhyangjeon" is presented in partnership with the City of Namwon and Darakwon.
K-Traditional Craft Course
23 & 30 OCT | Korean Folk Painting String Art & Wood Theater
One of our most popular cultural courses is back! Create your own Korean Folk Painting String Art or Wood Theater and bring a little warmth and cozy light into Finland’s dark autumn evenings.
📍 All events will take place at Tampere KSI, Pyhäjärvenkatu 5 B 69, 33200 Tampere
We look forward to welcoming you to Tampere KSI this October!
