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Non-verbal Performance FIREMAN (넌버벌 퍼포먼스 FIREMAN)

Non-verbal Performance FIREMAN (넌버벌 퍼포먼스 FIREMAN)

2020-04-03

47, Mareunnae-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-6271-1190

"Fireman" is a non-verbal performance that portrays the growth and development of silly and carefree trainees into courageous and trustworthy firefighters. The stage will grab the attention of the audience with acrobatic techniques, parkour, and b-boying movements. International audience can enjoy the show without any language barrier as the performance is non-verbal, meaning the play is carried out using only body movements and facial expressions to deliver the story. Since its first stage in 2015, the act went on an international tour and won the Grand Prize in Popular Culture category during the Korea Hallyu Awards in 2016.

Songdo Beer Festival (송도맥주축제)

Songdo Beer Festival (송도맥주축제)

2022-12-29

350, Central-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-32-830-1000

Songdo Beer Festival aims to become one of the world's best beer festivals equal to that of Germany's Oktoberfest and China's Qingdao International Beer Festival. Enjoy beer and food while watching exciting live performances and fireworks.

Hongcheon Beer Festival (홍천강 별빛음악 맥주축제)

Hongcheon Beer Festival (홍천강 별빛음악 맥주축제)

2024-07-02

Galmagok-ri, Hongcheon-eup, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-439-5864

Hongcheon Beer Festival takes place near Korea's largest beer factory and craft beer brewery where visitors can enjoy fresh beer throughout the festival. Several entertaining events and performances are prepared for both locals and tourists to enjoy. The World Wet Dance Contest in particular is the highlight event of this festival.

Anseong Dongmakgol Ice Fishing Festival (안성 동막골 빙어축제)

Anseong Dongmakgol Ice Fishing Festival (안성 동막골 빙어축제)

2023-04-17

Dugyo-ri, Juksan-myeon, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-31-674-4528

Visitors are welcome to participate in various winter activities such as ice fishing, sledding, traditional winter games, barehanded fishing, and more! Gwanghyewon Reservoir, the venue of Anseong Dume Lake Ice Fishing Festival, is one of the largest reservoirs of Anseong-si, known for its first class water quality that runs down from Charyeon Mountain Range.

E-World Illumination (이월드 일루미네이션)

E-World Illumination (이월드 일루미네이션)

2024-11-26

200 Duryugongwon-ro, Dalseo-gu, Daegu
+82-70-7549-8112

E-World Illumination is a lighting festival that decorates E-World and 83 Tower with ten million lights. Visitors can also take memorable photos at romantic and attractive photo zones that light up the evening. 

Seoul Rose Festival (서울장미축제)

Seoul Rose Festival (서울장미축제)

2022-05-04

375, Jungnangcheon-ro, Jungnang-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-2094-1838

Seoul Rose Festival takes place every May in the area of Jungnang-gu, where thousands of roses bloom to form a 5.15 kilometer-long rose tunnel. The festival focuses on the beautiful aspect of roses, with many performances and activity programs that will entertain visitors. The festival celebrates each day with diverse contents based on different themes and provides photo zones throughout the event venue for visitors.

Due to the Covid-19 situation, the festival for the year 2022 is limited in size and accommodates up to 300 people at a time.

Gunpo Royal Azalea Festival (군포철쭉축제)

Gunpo Royal Azalea Festival (군포철쭉축제)

2023-04-13

407 , Beonyeong-ro, Gunpo-si, Gyeonggi-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-31-390-3558

City of Gunpo, filled with charming pink azaleas, will overwhelm the viewers' hearts with excitement. The annual festival will hold memorable events and entertainment for visitors to enjoy.

Siheung Gaetgol Festival (시흥갯골축제)

Siheung Gaetgol Festival (시흥갯골축제)

2025-07-10

287 Dongseo-ro, Siheung-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-310-2919

By incorporating games and activities, Siheung Gaetgol Festival aims to raise awareness about ecology, the environment, and family. “Gaetgol” refers to the water channels flowing through tidal flats during low tide, home to various halophytes, wetland creatures, and over 60 species of birds, making it an ecological treasure trove. The festival features a wide range of exciting programs. The activities include the “Eco-orienteering Mission Game,” where participants wear “Family Run” T-shirts and explore the festival grounds, a salt playground on the salt pans, Gaetgol Metaverse Family Run, Gaetgol Test, and Family Speed Quiz. Families completing the missions receive a completion medal from the festival. 

◎ Tip
Don‘t miss the Acoustic Festival, Jazz Concert, and Gaetgol Moonlight Night Tour set against the backdrop of the salt playground at the old salt field and Gaetgol. As an eco-friendly festival, it promotes a car-free environment. Bring your tumblers and reusable containers to participate with a sense of pride.

Seongbuk Global Food Festival Nurimasil (성북세계음식축제 누리마실)

Seongbuk Global Food Festival Nurimasil (성북세계음식축제 누리마실)

2021-11-26

1, Seongbuk-ro 8ga-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-6906-9298

Seongbuk Global Food Festival Nurimasil provides visitors with a chance to enjoy cultures from around the world in one place through food and arts. It is truly an international event open to visitors worldwide to experience unity and learn more about other cultures.

Miryang Arirang Festival (밀양 아리랑대축제)

Miryang Arirang Festival (밀양 아리랑대축제)

2025-07-11

Sammun-dong, Miryang-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-359-4500

Listed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, “Miryang Arirang” is famous for its repetitive lyrical phrase “Look at me.” The Miryang Arirang Festival is held to remember and develop this traditional piece of music. This historic event began as the Miryang Cultural Festival in 1957. The highlight of the festival is the musical Miryanggang Odyssey, where a magnificent fantasy world of light unfolds against the backdrop of Yeongnamnu Pavilion and the Miryanggang River. Visitors can also check out the historical exhibits of “Miryang Arirang” at the Arirang Exhibition, and enjoy other exhibits, activities, and performances like the Miryang Arirang Song Contest and Arirang Experience.

◎ Miryang Arirang
One of Korea’s three major “Arirang,” “Miryang Arirang,” is played to cheerful and upbeat music, but the lyrics contain the tragic story of Arang, the daughter of the Miryang governor.