Federal Way celebrates 13th annual Korean-American Day

Community gathers at the PAEC for Korean-American Day to explore and celebrate Korean culture.

The Federal Way community celebrated the culture and arts of Korea during the 13th anniversary of the Washington State Korean-American Day Celebration on Saturday at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center.

Federal Way celebrates 13th annual Korean-American Day
People also had the option to dress up in traditional Korean dresses, called Han-bok, and pose for pictures. Haley Donwerth/staff photo

People also had the option to dress up in traditional Korean dresses, called Han-bok, and pose for pictures. Haley Donwerth/staff photo

Smiles could be seen throughout the Federal Way venue as community members enjoyed and celebrated Korean culture in Washington’s 13th Annual Korean-American Day event. Haley Donwerth/staff photo

Smiles could be seen throughout the Federal Way venue as community members enjoyed and celebrated Korean culture in Washington’s 13th Annual Korean-American Day event. Haley Donwerth/staff photo

Event-goers gathered to listen to the drums being played in traditional Korean style during this annual event. Haley Donwerth/staff photo

Event-goers gathered to listen to the drums being played in traditional Korean style during this annual event. Haley Donwerth/staff photo

Before the stage performances began, a little girl grabs her dad and points to the stage in the PAEC amphitheater. Haley Donwerth/staff photo

Before the stage performances began, a little girl grabs her dad and points to the stage in the PAEC amphitheater. Haley Donwerth/staff photo