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Cheongdo Provence Lighting Festival (청도 프로방스 빛축제)

Cheongdo Provence Lighting Festival (청도 프로방스 빛축제)

2024-11-26

272-23 Iseulmi-ro, Hwayang-eup, Cheongdo-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-372-5050

Cheongdo Provence lighting festival changes its theme for every season. There is the Summer Forest Light Festival in the summer, which can be enjoyed with the breeze in the cool forest; the Santa Village Light Festival in the winter; as well as the Retro Emotional Light Festival and other festivals depending on the season and holidays. Often, they capture travelers' attention with seasonal lighting and photo spots. It is advisable to check festival dates in advance before attending.

Goheung Aero-Space Festival (고흥우주항공축제)

Goheung Aero-Space Festival (고흥우주항공축제)

2024-04-18

490 Haban-ro, Bongnae-myeon, Goheung-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-830-5347

Naro Space Center in Goheung is Korea's sole aero-space travel education center, and is host to the Goheung Aero-Space Festival.

Seoul Circus Festival (서울서커스페스티벌)

Seoul Circus Festival (서울서커스페스티벌)

2024-03-22

445 Yangnyeong-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-758-2036

Seoul Circus Festival is Korea's only circus festival. During the fun-filled weekend, performers from all over the world come to showcase their talents and provide fun experiences for the whole family to enjoy. In addition to the circus acts, guests can enjoy movies, exhibitions, and a flea market.

Miryang Cultural Heritage Night Tour (밀양문화유산야행 )

Miryang Cultural Heritage Night Tour (밀양문화유산야행 )

2024-03-20

324 Jungang-ro, Miryang-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-355-0306

Miryang Cultural Heritage Night Tour is a special evening event to showcase the history and cultural relics of Miryang through storytelling.

Sungnyemun Gate Guard Ceremony & Experience (숭례문 파수의식 / 원데이! 파수군)

Sungnyemun Gate Guard Ceremony & Experience (숭례문 파수의식 / 원데이! 파수군)

2024-03-12

40 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
010-2802-2133

The Sungnyemun Gate Guard Ceremony is a reenactment of the changing of the guards who protected the fortress walls around the capital city during the Joseon dynasty. During this change, the gates would be opened for the off-duty guards to go out and replace those finishing their shift of walking along the walls.

Spring Walk Seoul (스프링워크서울)

Spring Walk Seoul (스프링워크서울)

2024-03-06

65 Hangaram-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-10-2100-3855

Spring Week Seoul is a simple and easy walking event open to anyone. Taking place at Jamsil Hangang Park, walkers can enjoy the spring flowers and breeze along the course. All participants who complete their course within the set time will receive a commemorative completion medallion.

Yeoju Heungcheon Namhangang River Cherry Blossom Festival (여주흥천남한강 벚꽃축제)

Yeoju Heungcheon Namhangang River Cherry Blossom Festival (여주흥천남한강 벚꽃축제)

2024-03-28

Gwibaek-ri, Heungcheon-myeon, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-887-3875

Yeoju Heungcheon Namhangang River Cherry Blossom Festival is a representative spring festival in Yeoju, taking place among the blooming cherry blossom trees on the banks of the Namhangang River. During the festival period, sections of the road are closed to vehicular traffice, and a range of events, performances, and photo zones are set up to enjoy.

SCA Market in Incheon (스카마켓 in 인천)

SCA Market in Incheon (스카마켓 in 인천)

2024-11-28

123 Central-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon
+82-51-714-4758

SCA Market in Incheon will feature a range of events related to specialty coffee, including the Korea Coffee Championships to select a team for the World Coffee Championships, and a gathering of specialty coffee brands from across the nation at the Coffee Village.

Cheong Wa Dae Media Display (청와대 국민과 함께 영상전시)

Cheong Wa Dae Media Display (청와대 국민과 함께 영상전시)

2024-11-28

1 Cheongwadae-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
박주원 학예연구사 02-3771-8636

Cheong Wa Dae Media Display brightens the night through a media facade display on Yeongbingwan Hall. The display shows the history of Cheong Wa Dae through the theme "Twelve Lights".

Hongseong Namdang Port Saejogae Festival (홍성남당항 새조개축제)

Hongseong Namdang Port Saejogae Festival (홍성남당항 새조개축제)

2024-01-24

1-1 Namdanghang-ro 213beon-gil, Seobu-myeon, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-634-0104

Hongseong Namdang Port Saejogae Festival celebrates the saejogae (egg cockle) that is harvested around Namdang Port and Cheonsuman Bay between December and April of every year. The plump saejogae are famous for their chewy texture and nutritional value, full of protein, iron, and other essential minerals.