Opening Ceremonies and Parade of Athletes

The 2025 Kukkiwon World Taekwondo Hanmadang Opening Ceremonies will take place on Friday July 18, 2025 from 6:00 — 7:30 PM.  All participants, families, and guests are strongly encouraged to attend. There will be a live marching band, musical performances, color guard, national anthems, parade of athletes, special guest appearances and a breath-taking performance by the Kukkiwon Demonstration team.

Participants are encouraged to wear their dobok (taekwondo uniform).  Participants do not need to purchase a spectator ticket to attend.  Parents and guests need a spectator ticket.

Parade of athletes

There are participants from over 30 countries and almost all 50 states represented at the 2025 Kukkiwon World Taekwondo Hanmadang.  There will be a parade of athletes where athletes will march into the arena by country, state, and Dojang.  All Dojangs and athletes are strongly encouraged to bring Dojang banners, signs, flags and show off your culture, creativity, and spirit.  Athletes can wear special shirts, costumes, face painting, props etc.  Athletes are encouraged to wear his or her dobok and any medals earned during competition.

All participants are requested to start lining up in the holding area at 5:30 PM.  Upon completion of the Opening Ceremonies parents can meet their children back at the holding area.  If needed, parents can also march in the parade of athletes with younger children.