Enjoy all things Korean at BGC’s K-Street Festival
Do you love K-pop, samgyeopsal, K-drama, Seoul’s street fashion, and K-beauty? If so, then you should definitely head over to the K-Street Festival, which will blow you away with the best of K-culture in one jam-packed event! Happening at Bonifacio High Street’s C1 Park from May 31 to June 1, and at the BGC Amphitheater from June 1 to June 2, this weekend brings you a taste of the best that Korea has to offer.
As part of BGC’s Summer on the Street series, K-Street Festival promises awesome offerings such as performances from Pinoy K-pop Star winners, Korean street food & pop up shops, k-merchandise, all-day fun & games, and so much more. This one-of-a-kind festival promises to delight everyone with traditional and contemporary Korean activities that showcase the wonderful culture of this country.
Celebrating the depth and breadth of Korea’s rich culture, K-Street Festival will have seven zones at the C1 park, plus a whole lot more activities at the BGC Amphitheater that will make you feel like you’ve been transported to Korea. Get ready to check all these out for must-try experiences!
Making a splash with the K-wave’s Music and Entertainment
Crazy about BTS, Blackpink, or Exo? Then head over to the K-Pop zone, the first of seven zones at Bonifacio High Street’s C1 Park, where you can listen to your favorite K-pop artists, and play exciting games to win different freebies. This zone, organized with the Philippine K-Pop Convention, Inc. (PKCI), will also offer an assortment of K-pop merchandise to kickstart (or complete!) your collection.
Are you a K-drama fan? Then indulge in some of your favorite Korean shows through Netflix and VIU’s streaming services at the street festival. Enjoy Korean dramas and movies you’ve never seen before, all offered with multiple language subtitles.
A taste of the Korean lifestyle
Treat your taste buds over at the K-Food Zone, where you can savor the flavors of authentic Korean food. Whether it’s kimchi, bibimbap, kalbi-jim, or whatever else strikes your fancy, you’re sure to find mouthwatering delights that will get you burping in no time.
If you can’t wait to visit Seoul’s spectacular sights, head over to the K-Tour zone, where you can check out the various tours and travel options available. Organized by the Korea Tourism Organization which has promoted diplomatic relations between the Philippines and South Korea over the past 70 years, this zone will give you a sneak peek of why Korea is visited by over 10 million tourists every year.
Next, check out the K-Fashion and Beauty zone, organized in partnership with Hanbok Palace. Try out some Korean traditional clothing and take some selfies. Of course, you can also shop for some Korean fashion wear and accessories.
If you want some high-tech fun, head over to the K-Tech zone, which promises to enthrall you with cutting-edge Korean innovations. Enjoy the ultimate VR experience with Samsung, allowing you to enjoy movies and video games on a whole new level. You can also get your hands on Coreon Mobile, an innovative mobile postpaid service from IT Corea, that lets you enjoy 3 numbers in one SIM card.
For even more action, head over to the K-Sport zone, where you can witness traditional Korean performances and k-sports. You can even try your hand at the games and win some exciting prizes.
Indulge in the K-mmunity K-POP Madness
As an added treat, head over to the other side of the festivities at the Bonifacio High Street Amphitheater where BGC in partnership with Globe Prepaid, Globe at Home and Pulp have lined up huge surprises for fans of K-pop heavy weights TWICE and TVXQ! Attendees can get first dibs on concert tickets, win exciting freebies, and participate in themed booths and activities.
What are you waiting for? Enjoy non-stop activities and performances throughout the weekend.
Whether you’re an avid K-culture enthusiast, or just a curious adventurer, you can look forward to lots of exciting offerings at the K-Street Festival running from May 31 to June 2. Add to the fun by bringing friends and family to Bonifacio High Street, and discover more of what Summer on the Street 2019 has to offer.
For more details, you may check out Bonifacio High Street’s official Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/BoniHighStreet/
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