Korean National Foundation Day Flag Raising

On October 3rd, from 4pm to 5:30pm, the MultiCultural Council of New York will once again help produce the National Foundation Day's Flag Raising. It will be held in collaboration with the Bowling Green Foundation, KAAGNY, KACE and AKIM. If things go as planned, we will have the participation of the General Consul of Korea, various local representatives, as well as the presence of the Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams. Mayor Adams was with us last year as well.

Gaecheonjeol (Korean: 개천절; Hanja: 開天節; lit. 'The day the heavens opened') is a public holiday in South Korea on 3 October. Also known by the English name National Foundation Day, this holiday celebrates the legendary formation of the first Korean state of Gojoseon by legendary king Dangun in 2333 BC. This date has traditionally been regarded by Koreans as the date for the founding of the Korean race.

We hope to see you there. Be aware that parking is almost none existent.