Festivals - Korea travel and tourism information

Postponed: Yongdaeri Hwangtae Festival (용대리 황태축제)

2022-05-16

Yongdae 3-ri Intersection, Inje-gun, Gangwon-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-33-462-4805

Yongdaeri Hwangtae Festival aims to promote the city as the best place for hwangtae (pollack) and to inform people about the quality and nutritional value of pollack in order to boost the region's economy. An array of hands-on pollack-themed programs are available for visitors to take part in.

Yanggu Center Festival (국토정중앙 양구 배꼽축제)

2022-12-28

366-33, Parksookeun-ro, Yanggu-gun, Gangwon-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-33-482-9172

Held at the center of the Korean Peninsula, the Yanggu Center Fesitval is the main summer festival of Yanggu-gun. The festival takes place around Seocheonbyeon Leports Park.

Korean Medicine Bio Fair in Jecheon (제천한방바이오박람회)

2023-04-07

19, Hanbang expo-ro, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-43-647-2695

Korean Medicine Bio Fair in Jecheon is aimed to promote the excellence of the Korean medicine bio-industry in Jecheon and focus on business strategies for the international market such as bids, export contracts, and others. During the expo period, business meetings related to the Korean medicine bio-industry and trading consulting, and an academic forum for natural substances will be held to activate interaction between domestic and international industries.

Busan Lotus Lantern Festival (부산연등축제)

2023-04-07

121-1, Dongseong-ro 112beon-gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-51-867-0501

The Busan Lotus Lantern Festival is an annual tradition that provides visitors with an opportunity to experience Buddhist culture through the many activities offered. To celebrate Buddha's birthday, splendid lotus lanterns in different shapes and sizes are on display. The main events are the Grand Buddhist Ceremony and the Lotus Lantern Parade, both of which attract a lot of spectators regardless of their personal religous beliefs.

Gimje Moaksan Music Festival (김제 모악산 뮤직페스티벌)

2024-04-17

Geumsan-ri, Geumsan-myeon, Gimje-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-540-3188

Gimje Moaksan Music Festival blends the beauty of the mountain in spring with flowing music. In addition to the concerts, visitors can expect beautiful photo zones, special balloon art for children, food and local specialties, and more.

Everland Tulip Garden (에버랜드 튤립가든)

2022-03-18

199, Everland-ro, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-31-320-5000

Everland hosts the Tulip Garden event to mark the onset of spring from March to April each year. Enjoy various tulip motif events and activities.

Hwangtohyeon Donghak Peasant Revolution Commemoration (황토현동학농민혁명기념제)

2024-11-29

742 , Donghak-ro, Jeongeup-si, Jeonbuk-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-63-538-1894

Through the support of the Jeongeup City Council, the Commemoration of the Hwangtohyeon Donghak Peasant Revolution aims to remind visitors the significance of the invaluable cultural asset that is the Donghak Peasant Revolution. Visitors can learn more about the historic event through various event programs.

Iksan Seodong Festival (익산서동축제)

2024-04-07

41-14 Godo 9-gil, Geumma-myeon, Iksan-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-843-8817

Iksan Seodong Festival is held in Seodong Park in Iksan. Iksan is home to the love story of Prince Seodong, who would later become King Mu, for Princess Sunhwa. The festival, which started as the Mahan Folk Festival in 1969, was renamed in 2004 and celebrates the 1400-year history of the Baekje Kingdom.

The Painters: HERO (Jeju) (페인터즈: 히어로 (제주))

2020-04-03

2715, Pyeonghwa-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-64-745-7848

The Painters: HERO is an innovative nonverbal performance that stages the entire process of painting, combined with incredible visual effects and a witty blend of miming, dance and comedy. Audiences will enjoy a play, an art show, and a musical in a single performance that creates about 10 art pieces live on stage through an exciting 80-minute show.

Pentatonic Inc. became co-producer of the show in 2008, relaunching it in a designated theater on Jeju-do following the success of the Action Drawing Hero show.

Locals and international audience members will be impressed as the cast members share the joy and awe-inspiring journey of creating works of art with the audience. Visitors can enjoy the unique performance at Halla Art Hall in Jeju.

Cancelled: Seoul National Cemetery Spring Blossom Event (현충원, 호국의 봄을 열다)

2022-05-13

210, Hyeonchung-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-815-3625

Every year, Seoul National Cemetery hosts an event when the weeping cherry blossoms within the cemetery are in full bloom. The weeping cherry blossoms symbolize patriotism and have a particularly pink appearance. The weeping cherry blossoms offer a fascinating sight with their branches hanging down, resembling a waterfall of flowers. The hanging branches may also seem to be bowing down to pay respect to the brave soldiers and martyrs who fought for the country.

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