Our Initiatives
Celebrating today. inspired for tomorrow.
At Kulture Connection, our initiatives are designed to inspire curiosity, build meaningful relationships, and celebrate the richness of Korean culture. While K-pop is often the spark that brings people together, our goal is to create experiences that encourage learning, cultural appreciation, and lifelong community connections.Whether you're attending your first meet-up, learning a new skill, or exploring Korean traditions, there's a place for everyone here.
current initiatives
A Stray Kids Community by Kulture Connection
Our flagship initiative, pdxSTAY, is a welcoming community for Stray Kids fans throughout the Portland metro area. We host monthly meet-ups featuring scrapbooking, coffee hangouts, birthday celebrations, games, creative workshops, and other opportunities to connect with fellow STAY.Whether you've loved Stray Kids since debut or recently discovered them, you'll find a supportive community waiting to welcome you.MEETS MONTHLY
Fun for all skill levels
Learn choreography, build confidence, and have fun in our beginner-friendly dance workshops led by instructor Sandy Ninh.These classes are designed to be welcoming to dancers of all experience levels and offer a fun way to stay active while celebrating K-pop.OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
coming soon!
💙 CUPSLEEVE EVENTSBeginning this December, Kulture Connection will host themed cupsleeve events celebrating artist birthdays, comebacks, anniversaries, and other special occasions.
Keep your eyes out for more details!
🌸 CAMPFIRES & K-POP
Launching next summer, Campfires & K-pop will bring together music, friendship, and the outdoors for an unforgettable weekend of camping and community.Imagine campfire singalongs, K-pop playlists under the stars, crafts, games, hiking, late-night conversations, and new friendships—all while celebrating our shared love of Korean culture.COMING IN AUGUST 2027
Growing our vision
As Kulture Connection grows, so will our opportunities to learn, connect, and give back. Here are some of the initiatives we're working toward:
Korean Language learning
Language classes, conversation groups, and beginner-friendly workshops designed to make learning Korean accessible and fun.
Korean Cooking & Culinary Experiences
Hands-on cooking classes and demonstrations introducing participants to traditional and modern Korean cuisine.
School & community education
Interactive presentations and educational programs that introduce students and community organizations to Korean history, traditions, language, arts, and contemporary culture.
Study Abroad Scholarships
Scholarship opportunities to help students pursue language study, educational programs, and cultural immersion experiences in South Korea.
International Student Exchange Support
As our organization grows, we hope to help sponsor Korean students who wish to study in the United States, creating opportunities for meaningful cultural exchange and lasting friendships.
Help us build what's next
Many of these initiatives are still in development—but every membership, volunteer, donor, and community partner helps bring them closer to reality.Together, we're building a future where Korean culture inspires connection, understanding, and belonging.Join us as we continue to grow.
