In partnership with the Korea Brand & Entertainment Expo

The Korean Cultural Centre Australia will present a range of Korean cultural experiences at the Korea Brand & Entertainment Expo 2026 in Melbourne, offering local visitors the opportunity to explore Korean culture through food and beauty.

This event features a book talk with Pastry Chef Hyoju Park, exploring the art of baking through madeleines, as well as a K-Beauty experience where visitors can enjoy Korean sheet masks and take part in a Korean culture quiz.

Date: Friday, 6 November 2026, 11:00 - 15:00 (AEDT)

Venue: Melbourne Showgrounds

Programs (Location: Mini Stage)

11:00 - 12:00 / 14:00 - 15:00 | All About Madeleines: A Book Talk with Hyoju Park

Hosted by Korean-Australian comedian Harry Jun, this session will feature Pastry Chef Hyoju Park discussing her book, Madeleines: Simple Bakes for Every Mood, sharing madeleine recipes and stories from her baking journey. Discover the joy of baking madeleines and the flavours that inspire her work.

12:00 - 12:50 | K-Beauty Experience

Take a break with Korean sheet masks and test your knowledge of Korean culture in a fun Kahoot quiz! Prizes will be awarded to quiz winners.

The Kahoot quiz will run until 12:50pm, while the sheet mask experience will continue until 2:00 pm in a separate area.

Admission: Free