Homigot Sunrise Festival (호미곶 한민족 해맞이축전)

Explanation

Homigot Village, the main venue of the Homigot Sunrise Festival, is located on the easternmost point of the Korean Peninsula. Homigot Village means "a village on a tiger’s tail," in reference to the Korean peninsula looking like a tiger.

The festival includes local cultural performances, a New Year celebratory event, fireworks show, sunrise concert and other diverse performances. Visitors may sample free tteokguk, a traditional New Year’s Day dish. Other events such as kite-flying and launching hope balloons with wishes attached will provide enjoyable moments to reflect on the previous year and create new year resolutions.

Inquiry

Pohang-si • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-54-289-7852~8

Homepage

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Information Use

Event Start Date : 2020년 12월 31일

Event end date : 2021년 01월 01일

Watching age : Open to visitors of all ages

Venue : Homigot Sunrise Square

Venue Locator : [Bus]
From Pohang Intercity Bus Terminal, take Bus No. 200 and get off at Guryongpo Bus Stop.
From Guryongpo, transfer to a bus bound for Homigot.

Touring Time : Varies by program

Organizer info : Pohang-si

Contact the organizer : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-54-289-7852~8

Sponsor Information : Pohang Cultural Foundation

Sponsor Contacts : +82-54-289-7852

Charges (Hours) : Free

More information

Introduction
Homigot Village, the main venue of the Homigot Sunrise Festival, is located on the easternmost point of the Korean Peninsula. Homigot Village means "a village on a tiger’s tail," in reference to the Korean peninsula looking like a tiger.

The festival includes local cultural performances, a New Year celebratory event, fireworks show, sunrise concert and other diverse performances. Visitors may sample free tteokguk, a traditional New Year’s Day dish. Other events such as kite-flying and launching hope balloons with wishes attached will provide enjoyable moments to reflect on the previous year and create new year resolutions.

Programs
Haeoreum Busking Festival, year-end music concert, sunset event, firework show, Cinema de Pohang, sunrise event, etc.