Reported Journalist:Zamil Shafeek
2026 Eoullim K-Culture Festival to Strengthen Korea–Sri Lanka Cultural TiesColombo, Sri Lanka – 31 July 2026: The 2026 Eoullim K-Culture Festival, a landmark initiative celebrating Korean culture and the longstanding friendship between the Republic of Korea and Sri Lanka, was officially announced at a media conference held in Colombo.
The festival is jointly organized by Far East University, South Korea, and IDM Nations Campus International (IDMNC), Sri Lanka, under the KOFICE University Support Program.The full-day festival will take place on Saturday, 29 August 2026, at the Bishop’s College Auditorium, Colombo, with sponsorship from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea and the Korea Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (KOFICE).
The festival aims to strengthen cultural understanding and educational cooperation between the two countries by showcasing Korea’s rich cultural heritage through K-pop, K-dramas, K-food, K-beauty, traditional arts, and academic exchanges. It also highlights the ongoing 1+3 academic partnership between Far East University and IDM Nations Campus International, creating opportunities for Sri Lankan students to pursue higher education in South Korea.
The event will feature three major segments: an Academic Conference in the morning focusing on cultural exchange and the future of K-pop, an interactive K-Culture Experience in the afternoon with food, beauty, and taekwondo activities, and a spectacular K-Performance in the evening, including traditional Korean performances, taekwondo demonstrations, theatrical sword play, and K-pop cover dance performances.
The media conference was attended by several distinguished guests, including Dr. V. Janagan, Chairman and CEO of IDM Nations Campus International; Dr. Lionel Pinto, President of IDM Nations Campus International; Prof. Prasath Herath, Director of Operations; Maj. General Sajith Liyanage, Executive Director; Prof. Jang Hyunsuik, Head Professor of the Department of K-Culture Studies (K-Pop) and Secretarial Team Lead of the Gangok K-Culture Festival Task Force at Far East University; Prof. Kyounghee An, Head of the Theatre & Acting Department, College of K-Culture Innovation, Far East University; and Reina Lim from the Office of International and External Affairs, Korean Language Education Centre, Far East University, South Korea.
Speaking on the occasion, President Lyu Kee-il of Far East University emphasized that K-culture is more than entertainment, describing it as a bridge connecting the people of Korea and Sri Lanka. He expressed hope that the festival and the continued educational partnership would further strengthen the friendship and cooperation between the two nations.
The 2026 Eoullim K-Culture Festival is expected to attract students, cultural enthusiasts, and members of the public, offering a unique platform to experience Korean culture while fostering lasting educational and cultural ties between South Korea and Sri Lanka.
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