Toronto Hosts Inaugural K-Travel Fest at Sankofa Square
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The Korean Tourism Organization is bringing a two-day celebration of food, beauty, and entertainment to the city's downtown core.
Toronto is welcoming the inaugural K-Travel Fest: Hello Korea, a two-day event taking place Sept. 12 and 13 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Sankofa Square. According to reporting from BlogTO, the festival is hosted by the Korean Tourism Organization and aims to showcase Korean culture through entertainment, beauty, food, and travel.
The event will highlight several major regions of South Korea, including Jeonju, Gyeongju, Jeju, Busan, and Seoul. BlogTO reports that travel experts will be available on-site to provide special vacation packages and answer attendee questions. In an effort to incentivize travel, the festival will offer bonus gifts to attendees who can provide proof of a round-trip ticket to Korea.
Food is a central component of the festivities. BlogTO notes that the event will feature a K-Pocha area and food workshops, as well as a cooking demonstration led by chef Song Hoon, a competitor on Culinary Class Wars 2. Visitors can also experience a "Hangang River Ramyeon" at the K-Convenience Store, a nod to the tradition of eating instant noodles along the Hangang River in Seoul.
Other scheduled activities include Taekwondo demonstrations, Nanta drum performances, K-Pop cover acts, and a Random Play Dance session. To encourage engagement, attendees can use a Travel Card to collect stickers during activities in exchange for Korea-themed rewards.