Morning Star Cultural Center is committed to enriching lives through artistic expression, educational opportunities, and cultural appreciation. We proudly serve a global community to promote awareness and encourage positive cultural exchange.
Welcome to
Morning Star
Morning Star Cultural Center is committed to enriching lives through artistic expression, educational opportunities, and cultural appreciation.
Who We Are
Morning Star Cultural Center was founded in 1985 under the direction of Jiyeon Chech with the purpose of teaching Korean dance, music, and heritage to those interested in sharing the Korean culture. Morning Star has continued to expand and diversify its repertoire, programs and services to the community. Today with the combination of its art preschool, library, dance and music classes, Morning Star serves over 1,000 members of all ages.
Classes
Our mission is to promote cultural appreciation and encourage positive cultural exchange. In addition to global performance opportunities throughout the year, Morning Star Cultural Center offers traditional dance, music, and language classes. Immerse yourself in the rich Korean culture by attending one of our classes!
Performances
Morning Star features some of the best Korean cultural dance and music in the Pacific Northwest. Our dynamic performances, accompanied by variety of drums, gongs, zithers, colorful array of costumes, and original choreography, always guarantee a lasting and memorable experience. Join us for an unforgettable evening at our next performance!
Cultural Center
Library
Through the generous support of donors Morning Star opened the first Korean library in the Pacific Northwest on January 15, 2005. To accommodate the growing number of books and offer better services to our members, the library is currently under construction. Please stay tuned for updates!
Narae
Narae is one of our most anticipated performances of the year, featuring some of the best in Korean cultural dance and music in the Pacific Northwest… Learn more
Partner with Us
Morning Star wouldn’t be here without the support and involvement of our community. Considering joining our partners in celebrating and sharing the Korean heritage by donating today!