The Korean Cultural Centre Australia is pleased to present the Traditional Korean Sweets Workshop, featuring two traditional Korean treats made with dried persimmons: gotgam danji (곶감단지) and gotgam kkot (곶감꽃). Participants will have the opportunity to watch demonstrations and take part in hands-on activities to learn how to make these traditional sweets.

DATE & TIME:  

Session 1: Thursday, 26 November 2026, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Session 2: Thursday, 26 November 2026, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Session 3: Friday, 27 November 2026, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Session 4: Friday, 27 November 2026, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
             ※ The same program will be offered in all sessions. Participants may register for one session only.

VENUE: Korean Cultural Centre Australia (Ground Floor, 255 Elizabeth St, Sydney)

PROGRAM: The workshop will feature demonstrations and hands-on activities for making gotgam danji and gotgam kkot, using dried persimmons, a key ingredient in traditional Korean sweets. Participants will learn about the characteristics of these two sweets, how the ingredients are used, and techniques for shaping and decorating them.

Ingredients include walnuts, pumpkin seeds, pine nuts, citron and jujubes, among others. Please consider this information when registering. Detailed ingredient information will be provided on-site.

REGISTRATION: Please click [here] to register.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

- Free event for adults aged 18 and over. Advance registration is required. Spots are limited for each session.

- Please register by 11:59 pm (AEDT) on Sunday, 22 November 2026.

- Successful applicants will be notified via email on Monday, 23 November 2026. If you are unable to attend after being selected, please notify us at food@koreanculture.org.au at least 48 hours before the event so that your place can be offered to someone on the waiting list. Failure to provide sufficient notice may affect your eligibility for future programs.

- By participating in this event, you consent to being photographed and/or filmed for promotional purposes. Please register only if you agree to this.

- Participants are responsible for checking the information and managing any food allergies accordingly.

ENQUIRIES: food@koreanculture.org.au