K-Harmony Festa in Mumbai to promote cultural, tourism exchange between India-Korea
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The festival hosted on October 12, 2025, in BKC, was supported by the Maharashtra Tourism Department. State’s Principal Secretary of Tourism said that through this initiative, Korean corporates will be encouraged to host events across Mumbai and Maharashtra, while data sharing in the tourism sector will help Maha enhance visitor experiences between the two nations.
The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Mumbai hosted the K-Harmony Festa with the support of Maharashtra Tourism Department on October 12, 2025, at Jio World Drive, BKC. The grand festival offered Mumbaikars a quick look into growing cultural and tourism ties between India and South Korea through an afternoon of food, music, and artistic exchange.
The festival recreated some of Seoul’s most iconic neighbourhoods, titled ‘SeoulStreet’, to help attendees experience the everyday life of the city. It featured the vibrant shopping avenues of Myeong-dong, captivating hanok houses of Bukchon, the scenic riverside backdrop of the Han River, Jongno’s traditional food stalls and lastly, the iconic BTS bus stop in Gangneung — a beloved landmark among BTS Army, after its appearance on the album cover of BTS’s You Never Walk Alone. The grand festival was supported by Maharashtra Tourism to promote international cultural and tourism exchange.
Dr. Atul Patne, Principal Secretary, Department of Tourism, Govt. of Maharashtra, highlighted, “India and South Korea share a timeless cultural and historical bond, from ancient Buddhist connections to the growing exchange of music, movies, art and cuisine. The two countries will jointly promote Buddhist heritage tourism by linking Maharashtra’s Ajanta-Ellora caves, Karla-Bhaja caves, and the Global Vipassana Pagoda with South Korea’s Jogyesa, Gilsangsa, and Bongeunsa temples. Maharashtra Tourism is committed to strengthening these ties by introducing student and artist exchange programs among the youth and creative communities. Korean corporates will be encouraged to host events across Mumbai and Maharashtra, while data sharing in the tourism sector will help us enhance visitor experiences between the two nations.”
Dongwan Yoo, Consul General of the Republic of Korea in Mumbai, remarked, “As Mumbai and Seoul share a similar vibrant energy, the K-Harmony festa nourishes our partnership by building a bridge of harmony and shared inspiration for the future.” Shri Hwang II Yong, Director of the Korean Cultural Centre India, said, “The K-Harmony festa marks a new milestone in reinforcing tourism and cultural exchange between India and South Korea. Through shared heritage, art, music, and experiences, we aim to deepen mutual understanding and promote maximum travel and collaboration.”
The grand festival concluded with a solid lineup of evening performances, such as the precision and power of the ‘Kukkiwon Taekwondo Demonstration Team’, urban b-boying with traditional Korean music by ‘S-Flava’, a century-old heritage dance called ‘Sogo’ that creatively incorporates elements of the classical Indian dance form Kathak, and a live performance by ‘YOUNITE,’ a popular K-pop boy band, who gathered an enthusiastic response from young Indian fans.
