Hyderabad: Fans of Korean pop music, beauty products, and coffee can experience South Korean culture alongside Telangana’s traditional arts and handicrafts at K-Harmony Festa 2026, which will be held at Shilpakala Vedika on October 25. Entry to the festival is free, and visitors can register through BookMyShow.
The festival, which will open to visitors at 1 pm, will feature a special performance by Korean K-pop boy group NTX, Taekwondo demonstrations, Korean traditional music and other cultural performances. Telangana’s Perini dance and Dappulu performances will bring the state’s folk traditions to the same stage.
L Ranjeet Nayak, Director of the Tourism Department, told Deccan Chronicle, Korean representatives had approached the Telangana government with a proposal to organise the cultural festival. Following discussions, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed to facilitate the event.
“People can expect familiar Korean beauty products, Korean coffee and other cultural items. Alongside these, we will have stalls showcasing Telangana handicrafts, as well as chai and other local offerings. The idea is to bring both cultures together and allow visitors to experience them in one place,” he said.
It is organised by the Korean Cultural Centre India in cooperation with the Telangana government, the festival aims to strengthen cultural ties between India and South Korea through food, music, traditional arts and contemporary performances.
The Korean line-up includes a Daekyung Taekwondo demonstration, Atti Classic Vocal Crossover, Deeper Instrumental Performance, Ayuni Classical Performance and Eolssigu Korean Traditional Performance. The NTX performance is expected to draw K-pop fans.
Telangana’s Perini dance and Dappulu performances will showcase the state’s cultural heritage, while handicraft stalls will offer visitors a glimpse of its traditional arts and crafts.
Tourism and culture minister Jupally Krishna Rao said international cultural festivals helped strengthen friendship and mutual understanding between people of different countries while providing a platform to showcase Telangana’s heritage to international audiences. He said Hyderabad’s historical legacy and cultural diversity made it an ideal destination for international cultural events, he added.
The festival is part of Korea Culture Day 2026, being held under the theme One Light, Two Cities, highlighting the cultural connection between Seoul and Hyderabad. The event will open to visitors at 1 pm, with the VIP opening ceremony scheduled for 5.30 pm at Shilpakala Vedika.
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