A touch of Korea’s winter wonderland enveloped SM Mall of Asia Music Hall last August 30 and 31 as the Korea Tourism Company (KTO) hosted among their much-awaited occasions of the year: Korea Travel Fiesta 2025. This large-scale winter-themed event brought together travel, culture, and all things Hallyu.
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| The entrance arc welcomes visitors to the Korea Travel Feast 2025 Opening Event The |
place, dressed in shades of blue and white, set the tone for a festive winter atmosphere. The opening event was led by Mr. Kim Nam Chun, Acting Executive VicePresident of KTO’s Tourism Material Technique Division, along with Consul General Sang Seung Male of the Embassy of the Republicof Korea in the Philippines and Undersecretary/Chief of Personnel Mr. Shahlimar Hofer Tamano of the Philippine Department of Tourism, both of whom provided warm congratulatory remarks. Consul General Sang Seung Guy of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Philippines provides his Congratulatory Message Philippine Department of Tourism Undersecretary/Chief of Personnel Mr. Shahlimar Hofer Tamano also shared his Congratulatory Message for the occasion Korea Tourism Organization Acting Executive Vice President of the Tourism Material Method Department, Mr. Kim Nam Chun delivers his opening remarks( From L-R )-Mr. Park Younghee, Director of KTO Manila Office – ‘Dream High Musical’ Cast, Star and Vocalist– Se7en – ‘Dream High Musical’ Cast, Actor and Vocalist– Kim Dong Jun – Raymart Ignacio Enrico, K-Creators Club Agent – Mr. Joaquin L. San Agustin, SM Supermalls Executive Vice President for Marketing – Mr. Shahlimar Hofer Tamano, Undersecretary/Chief of Staff of Philippine Department of Tourist – Mr. Kim Nam Chun, Acting Executive Vice President of the Tourism Material Method Division of Korea Tourist Organization – Consul General Sang Seung Guy of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Philippines – Singer, Star, and Hallyu Star– Kim Myung Soo – and Mr. Kim Myeong Jin, Director of Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines
In a symbolic gesture, identified guests ⎯ including Mr. Kim Myeong Jin(Director, Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines), Mr. Park Young Hee(Director, KTO Manila Workplace), Mr. Joaquin L. San Agustin(SM Supermalls Executive Vice President for Marketing), Raymart Ignacio Enrico(K-Creators Club Representative), and Hallyu stars Se7en, Kim Dong Jun, and Kim Myung Soo⎯ joined together to push a radiant winter season capsule onstage to formally mark the opening of the event.Star-Studded Performances and Cultural Showcases The event continued with electrifying efficiencies from the cast of”Program Musical Dream High “, including Se7en, Kim Dong Jun , Sunye, Lim Sejun, and Kim Dahyun. Fans were similarly delighted by Kim Myung Soo’s serenade and travel
talk program, which mesmerized audiences from the front row to the upper floors of the event hall. Powerful efficiencies from the’Dream High Musical’Cast A travel talk show with Kim Myung Soo in between his efficiencies Adding to the enjoyment, world-renowned Korean taekwondo presentation team K-Tigers wowed the crowd with their signature vibrant relocations, even inviting the audience to join their group for a display. Rising dance team ARTix stimulated both days with their efficiencies and a live
onstage dance tutorial. Filipino talents also took the spotlight with Everyone’s KPOP vocalists Sandra Dela Cruz and Venisse Sy, and rising cover dance groups KAIROS and PARADIGM. K-POP Demon Hunters Saja Boys Performance based upon Taekwondo from K-Tigers
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| K-Dance efficiency from ARTix Engaging Talk Shows and Interactive Stage Sessions |
The first day featured a K-Creators Club Talk Show, where Filipino K-content influencers shared highlights from their K-Culture Difficulty Trip in Korea last June. On day 2, Honorary Ambassador for Korea Household Tourist Melai Cantiveros-Francisco, and hubby, Jason Francisco,shared onstage their household winter season travel experience in Korea. Family Winter Travel Talk Show with Honorary Ambassador for Korea Household Tourist in the Philippines, Melai Cantiveros-Francisco, and husband Jason Francisco
The 2nd day likewise provided hands-on cultural experiences, consisting of a live K-Food gimbap demonstration with Chef Ara Lee, and a K-Beauty makeup sessionled by Charm Play artist Ryu Bomi. Each day concluded with a passport stamp trip raffle, distributing interesting prizes such as Samsung gadgetsand round-trip tickets to Koreathanks to Jeju Air, Asiana Airlines, and Korean Air.
More than just a display, the Korea Travel Fiesta 2025 was installed as a remarkable Hallyu-filled weekend for fans, an opportunity to showcase Korean culture to a wider audience, and a platform to highlight Korea as a premier travel destination with the numerous reduced tour packages and airline tickets, best for a winter season visit.Immersive Booth Activities and Travel Offers Beyond the stage, attendees explored immersive booths that transferred them to Korea’s winter landscapes. Popular cubicles include the immersive LED cube, featuring a wintery Nami Island backdrop, cultural activities such as finding out the Hangeul (Korean alphabet), K-Beauty styling, using hanbok or the official jacket uniform of the popular School of Carrying Out Arts(SOPA) , wherenumerous idols graduated, snapshots with Korean style picture Life4Cuts, making DIY handicraft mementos,and even getting hand-drawn caricatures. KTO’s partner travel agencies and airlines provided unique discounts on trip packages and flights to Korea. The continuous Korea Fiesta Deals, where you can score a subsidy of PHP 5,600 for a round-trip domestic flight within Korea for each international ticket from the Philippines to Korea, also included interest to book amongst visitors. Meanwhile, Korean ski resorts promoted winter travel offers that made the concept of a winter season visit to Korea even more alluring.< img height="426 "src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs1zskV5wuwC7Ppm7eQOId9eXhPqu9k03xTuHZUEyTxSnLt7CN2qYFuaPCMMavXXzEt7VZZ4ImQ96xRbKBHzkXS_oCLcbWXK6onXETOjbTh817muoqrZhLCKmXPYfVvsq5moMrF3ikVi8CUlh4AjTqOJn1iGlrHOkK-9W95m42akHZPJ5lZtH6nUK5xAc/w640-h426/KTF25_Venue-2.jpg"width="640"/ > The Korea Travel Fiesta 2025 event location at SM MOA Music Hall With thousands in attendance, Korea Travel Feast 2025 proved to be a resounding success. The event not only celebrated the vibrancy of Korean culture however also reaffirmed Korea as a top travel destination for Filipinos– through spring, summer season, fall, and now, winter season.