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Culture City of East Asia Gimhae (동아시아문화도시 김해)

2024-10-18

2060 Gimhae-daero, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-51-781-2437

The Culture City of East Asia is an agreement to promote diverse cultural exchanges between Korea, China, and Japan. Under the value of respect for cultural diversity among Korea, China, and Japan, each year one city from each country is designated as a “Culture City of East Asia” to practice the spirit of “East Asian consciousness, cultural exchange and convergence, and understanding of other cultures.” (Source: Culture City of East Asia website)

World Punggi Ginseng Expo (영주세계풍기인삼엑스포)

2023-04-18

964, Sinjae-ro, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
054-639-4801

Punggi-eup, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do is known as the first cultivation site of Korean ginseng. It is located in the highland area surrounded by Taebaeksan Mountain and Sobaek Mountain Range. The quality is firm because it is grown in rich soil, continental cold climate, and well-drained sandy loam with a large daily temperature range. It has a highly effective saponin content and an excellent immunity-enhancing effect.
This expo will be decorated with various things to see and enjoy, such as exhibitions, trade, conferences, events, experiences, and tours.
It plans to operate six exhibition halls, including the theme hall, life science hall, and ginseng future hall, and hold forums, academic conferences, talk concerts, and various conferences.

Eden Cherry Blossom Road Festival (에덴벚꽃길 벚꽃축제)

2024-04-01

139 Edenbeotkkot-gil, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-585-0025

The Eden Cherry Blossom Road Festival satisfies the five senses of youngsters by enjoying not only the cherry blossom tunnel, but also stage performances of classical and popular songs, a handmade flea market, local specialties in Gapyeong, and colorful food.

E-World Blossom Picnic (이월드 블라썸 피크닉)

2024-02-27

200 Duryugongwon-ro, Dalseo-gu, Daegu
+82-53-620-0001

E-World will hold the E-World Blossom Picnic on the stage of the 83 Tower and E-World where cherry blossoms are in full bloom.

E-World Cherry Blossom, which is the fastest cherry blossom in the country and where visitors can enjoy the largest nighttime cherry blossoms in Korea, has three times more cherry blossom trees than Yeouido Yunjung-ro, and the entire area of 83 Tower, the landmark of Daegu, is colored with cherry blossoms, allowing visitors to feel the mood of spring. During the festival, hundreds of photo zones that cannot be seen anywhere in the country, such as a red double-decker bus, merry-go-round, and cherry blossom sky view from the observatory, are filled in the space, allowing you to take hundreds of life shots with every step you take.

E-World not only has cherry blossoms but tulips and spring flowers. Refer to their website for more details.

Pinnacle Land Spring Flowers Festival (피나클랜드 튤립/수선화 축제)

2023-05-16

20-42 , Wolseon-gil, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-41-541-2582

Spring has bloomed in Pinnacle Land. Pinnacle Land wakes up from a long winter sleep and spring is in full bloom. A feast of tulips dressed in fancy clothes and daffodils showing off their graceful figure. Visitors can feel the mood under the spring sky of the mountains and 500,000 tulips/daffodils grown by hand with the villagers in Pinnacle Land. Some events may be changed or canceled depending on on-site conditions.

Hueree Canola Flower Festival (휴애리 유채꽃 축제)

2024-02-26

256 Sillyedong-ro, Namwon-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-732-2114

Hueree Canola Flower Festival is the largest on Jeju Island and takes place in Seogwipo. The canola flower field stretches 13,223 m2 and is filled with carefully grown canola flowers. The festival is also a popular photo spot and attracts people seeking wedding snaps, photos with friends, and more.

Suncheonman International Garden Expo (순천만국제정원박람회)

2023-03-17

Pungdeok-dong, Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do

This festival takes place at Suncheonman National Garden, Suncheonman Wetland, and even in the city for a period of seven months. The national garden underwent renewal and now offers accommodations, a grass plaza that permits entry for dogs, a boat-riding experience on the river, various flower exhibits, and the garden is lit up at night for a fantastic nightscape.

Global Innovator Festa (글로벌 이노베이터 페스타)

2022-10-20

10, Exco-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-53-655-5604

Global Innovator Festa is the largest convergence start-up event in Korea held every year in Daegu. Major programs include start-up competitions, guest lectures and talk concerts by global innovators, startup fairs and VC investment consultations, and local tourism and cultural experiences. In the contest, you can participate in the on-site final competition after receiving the application through the event website and reviewing the budget.

World Human Rights Cities Forum (세계인권도시포럼)

2022-10-14

30, Sangmunuri-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-62-226-2734

The World Human Rights Cities Forum (WHRCF) is held as an annual event in Gwangju, Republic of Korea, to realize the vision of becoming a human rights city since 2011. The Forum has become a gathering place to share the spirit of justice and community, the same values under which the citizens of Gwangju resisted the ruthless oppression of the then-military regime in May 1980. Within the WHRCF participants exchange experiences on challenges and achieved success in human rights especially at the local level while expanding their own scope of understanding. Now, the Forum has become a major human rights event and distinctive platform for sharing and networking amongst human rights cities, human rights organizations, activists, and miscellaneous stakeholders in the area of human rights. (Source: World Human Rights Cities Forum website)

Joseon Tongsinsa Festival (조선통신사 축제)

2023-05-08

99, Jaseong-ro, Dong-gu, Busan
+82-51-631-0858

Joseon Tongsinsa were goodwill missions between Joseon dynasty and Japan during 1607-1811. The Joseon Tongsinsa Festival revives the procession and emphasizes cultural exchange by celebrating this unique history. The Busan Cultural Foundation hosts this representative festival of Busan. Primary programs include a parade and much more.

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