Han Woo-Ri, the Northwest Korean Sports and Cultural Festival featuring all things Korean will take place this month, September 21 to 23, in Federal Way.

The third annual festival will include contemporary and traditional performing arts, exhibits, sports, games, and food. This year's theme centers on technology and youth, key elements of the new "Korean Wave". The dates coincide with Chusok, the Korean harvest festival.

The Han Woo-Ri Festival was created by city officials and business leaders to showcase Korean culture in the Pacific Northwest, providing opportunities for education and entertainment, and strengthening understanding and appreciation of Korean culture. The presenting sponsor of this year's Festival is Wal-Mart, joined by the City of Federal Way, Pal-do World Grocery Stores, American Family Insurance, Armstrong Homecare, Korean Airlines, The Commons, Gateway Center Shops, Verizon, and King County.

FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS:

Fri., Sept. 21, 6:30 p.m. Opening Night Gala (ticketed event), main festival stage

Features international and U.S. dancers and musicians

Sat., Sept. 22, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Festival Village Open:

Exhibits, crafts booths, Korean and non-Korean food, high-tech

Sunday, Sept. 23, 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. video games, calligraphy workshops, children's activities, art displays, more.

Main Festival Stage:

Ongoing performances both days of traditional dance and music, tae kwon do demonstrations, Korean jindo dog show, Korean Idol competition, traditional Korean hair style show, and more.

Sat., Sept. 22, 7:00 p.m. Special Evening Performance, main festival stage, FREE

Sin Moung traditional drummers from Korea and Ko Suhee traditional dance troupe from Los Angeles.

Sun., Sept. 23, 7:00 p.m. Special Evening Performance, Main Festival Stage, FREE

B-Boy Competition: hip-hop breakdancers, Korea's hottest new fad, starring the top Korean B-Boy team, Newest, plus B-Boy teams from the Pacific Northwest and Korean-American pop bands.

COST: All events are free, except the Friday Night Opening Gala

PUBLIC INFORMATION: www.hanwoorifestival.net, or 253-835-6868

For questions, more information, or to view electronic images of the Festival, contact Patrick

Doherty at 253-835-2612, or patrick.doherty@cityoffederalway.com.