A group of six Korean women, dressed in traditional pink and white hanboks and top knot hairstyles, stand in a circle facing outwards, with a crowd of onlookers around them. Each has their arms outstretched, holding two white flower-patterned and pink-feathered fans, to form a ring around their group.

Gon-Bae! | 건배!

Celebrating Korean-Australian friendship

What: SPECIAL EVENT
When: Thursday 18 September
7 to 9pm
General information: Long Room
Tickets: Does not include museum entry
Adult $42
Concession $36
Member $32

Gon-Bae! (meaning ‘cheers!’) marks 75 years of friendship between the Republic of Korea and Australia, and features traditional Korean music and dance, contemporary performances, guest speakers, and an exploration of Korean-Australian immigration stories.

Blending ceremony, community and creativity, Gon-Bae! highlights the rich and evolving contributions of Korean Australians to our multicultural society.

Raise a toast with us to the past, present and future. 건배!

Please note: This ticket does not include museum entry.

Three traditional Korean garments, one a vest-like robe, and two with a cropped long-sleeve top, empire waist, and balloon skirt, are displayed in a row. Each is a mix of royal gemstone colours like purple, green, peach and aqua.

A close up of a hand holding chopsticks and picking up a piece of rice rolled in seaweed, with meat and vegetables inside. In the background is a plate of red pickled vegetables

An image of an older man (from the neck down) in a white shirt, beige cardigan and black blazer, covered in military medals, holding a Korean national flag between both hands.

Program

Toast & Taste

7 to 7:45PM | GRAND FOYER | NETWORKING & REFRESHMENTS

Enjoy Korean-inspired refreshments, and network with community members, artists, and guests.

Official Ceremony & Guest Speakers

7:45 to 9PM | LONG ROOM | REFLECTIONS, MUSIC & STORIES

Hear from leaders, veterans, immigrants and cultural ambassadors as they reflect on 75 years of Korean–Australian relations, interspersed with Korean cultural performances.

Presented in partnership with

Supporting organisations

Accessibility

Please view our accessibility page for general information. Contact our team on 13 11 02 or email us at [email protected] to discuss how we can support your visit.