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APAP Artwork Tour (APAP 작품투어)

2024-05-10

180 Yesulgongwon-ro, Manan-gu, Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
Anyang Papillon: +82-31-687-0548

The Anyang Public Art Project (APAP) started in 2005 and has led to the creation of many beautiful works of art that decorate the city's public spaces. The Anyang Foundation for Culture & Arts has created a tour program to explore the wonderful works, starting from the earliest works in 2005 up until now.

Donghae Port Crab King Festa (동해항 크랩킹 페스타)

2024-04-15

Chuam-dong, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-532-1945

The Donghae Port Crab King Festa takes place annually in April or May near Donghae's major tourist attraction of Chuam Beach. The festival celebrates the fresh crabs and king crab that are harvested near Russia and enter Korea through Donghae Port.

Mokpo Marine W Show (목포해상W쇼)

2024-04-18

115 Mihang-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-270-8431

Mokpo Marine W Show is a grand-scale media show taking place on the ocean, with a large water fountain, fireworks displays, and lighting drones all working in synchrony.

Youth Yanggu Gomchwi Green Festa (청춘양구 곰취축제)

2024-04-25

Sang-ri, Yanggu-eup, Yanggu-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-10-2708-9172

Youth Yanggu Gomchwi Green Festa takes place in May and celebrates gomchwi, an edible wild green that grows in abundance in Yanggu. The green grows high in the mountains and is said to be favored by bears, giving it it's name ("gom" means "bear" in Korean). Gomchwi is highly sought out for its various medicial benefits.

National Assembly Dongsim Festival (국회동심한마당)

2024-04-30

1 Uisadang-daero, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-595-3325

The National Assembly Dongsim Festival started in 2005 by the Pumassi Movement, aiming to revive the tradtional Korean concept of sharing and helping one another. The festival allows youth to meet with and experience adults working in the fields they dream of joining in the future. The festival is attended by over 100 facilities and groups, providing a wide range of experiences, performances, and fun activites for all visitors to enjoy for free.

Night of Light Show (나오라쇼)

2024-03-28

127 Sogeumsan-gil, Jijeong-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-748-4860

Night of Light Show is a nighttime attraction at Ganhyeon Tourist Area that mixes media facade, lasers, and a fountain show into one grand performance. The media facade section is the largest in Korea, using 12 large beam projectors on a natural rock wall. There are also seven large lasers and the fountain shoots water up to 60 meters high in time to music. Night of Light Show takes place on Saturday and Sunday evenings from late April to late October and is free. The show starts at 20:30 and lasts for 50 minutes.

Cheongdo Provence Lighting Festival (청도 프로방스 빛축제)

2024-03-26

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)

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)

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 )

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.

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