The Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in the Philippines has opened an interactive exhibition showcasing Korean culinary traditions, inviting Filipino visitors to explore the country’s food culture through a popular comic series.
“Sikgaek: The Journey of Tasting Korea,” presented by KCC, the National Asian Culture Center Foundation and Chonnam National University, opens on Nov. 6 and will run until Feb. 27, 2027.
The exhibition follows chef Sungchan, the main character of “Sikgaek,” a Korean comic created by artist Hur Young-man and first published in 2002. The series has since expanded into various media.
Spread across multiple floors of the KCC building, the exhibition explores five key ingredients of Korean cuisine — rice, kimchi, fermented sauces and pastes known as jang, vegetables and seafood — through interactive activities and installations.
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