Korean Dictionary
How to say "School Festival" in Korean
“School Festival” in Korean is 학교 축제 (pronounced "hakgyo chukje").
학교 축제
hakgyo chukje
Usage & Context
An annual celebration with performances and activities. School festivals are fun events where students showcase talents. Classes prepare performances and food booths.
Example Sentence
학교 축제가 재미있었다.
The school festival was fun.
How to use 학교 축제 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “School Festival” is 학교 축제, romanized as hakgyo chukje.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
학 (hak) sounds like 'hack' in 'hacky sack'. 교 (gyo) sounds like 'gyo' like 'yo' but with a 'g' sound. 축 (chuk) sounds like 'chook' in 'book' but with a 'ch' sound. 제 (je) sounds like 'jeh' like 'jet' without the 't'. Combine as 'hak-gyo chook-jeh'.
More Example Sentences
Recalling a class activity during the festival.
우리 반은 학교 축제에서 떡볶이 부스를 운영했어요.
Our class ran a tteokbokki booth at the school festival.
Sharing a fun memory from the festival.
학교 축제 때 친구들이랑 무대에서 춤을 췄어요.
I danced on stage with my friends during the school festival.
Expressing excitement and praise for a successful event.
올해 학교 축제는 정말 역대급이었어!
This year's school festival was truly legendary!
Cultural Context
학교 축제 (hakgyo chukje), or simply 축제 (chukje), is a highlight of the academic year in Korean schools. It's a vibrant event where students showcase their talents through performances (singing, dancing, band), art exhibitions, and various club activities. Classes often run food booths selling popular snacks like tteokbokki or gimbap, creating a lively market atmosphere. These festivals are not just for students but also for parents and the local community, fostering a sense of pride and camaraderie. K-dramas frequently feature school festivals as a backdrop for romantic confessions, talent shows, and dramatic plot points.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
학교 축제를 하다
To hold a school festival
학교 축제 기간
School festival period
학교 축제 준비
School festival preparations
Related Expressions
축제
chukje
Festival (general term)
학예회
hagyehoe
School exhibition/talent show (often for younger grades)
공연
gongyeon
Performance
부스
buseu
Booth (loanword)
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