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Uljin Snow Crab Festival (울진대게와 붉은대게축제)

2021-02-03

Hupo-ri, Uljin-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-54-789-5485

This festival celebrates Uljin's famous local specialty, snow crabs. It is the biggest local festival in the region with a goal to promote the excellency of Uljin snow crabs through a variety of events.

Jeongwol Daeboreum Event of The National Folk Museum of Korea (국립민속박물관 정월대보름 한마당)

2021-04-23

37, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-3704-3142,
+82-2-3704-3127

The National Folk Museum is celebrating the first full moon of the Lunar new year, Jeongwol Daeboreum. A variety of experiences are prepared to eliminate bad luck and pray for prosperity and health. The event provides a chance for locals and tourists alike to learn more about the traditional culture of Korea.

Wonju Dancing Carnival (원주 댄싱카니발)

2023-09-07

170, Dangu-ro, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-760-9881~4

Wonju Dynamic Dancing Carnival is an international festival led by the citizens, from the preparation of the event to the stage performances. Dynamic dance parade performances will take place on a giant 100-meter-long and 15-meter-wide runway.

Everland Winter Wishes (에버랜드 Winter Wishes)

2021-12-17

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, +82-31-321-9393

Everland Winter Wishes is a fantastic and romantic winter festival. During the period, tourists can enjoy various attractions like T-express, Thunder Falls, Lost Valley and the Safari Ride more freely compared with other seasons as well as a romantic Christmas ambience. In particular, a village where Santa and Rudolph are living creates a strong Christmas atmosphere through carol songs playing all day long. At night, the village boasts its concept of gold, brightening the area.

Ansan Starvillage Animal & Heartvillage Light Festival (안산별빛마을 애니멀 & 하트빌리지 빛축제)

2024-11-19

1723 Suin-ro, Sangrok-gu, Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-484-5050

Ansan Starvillage Photoland is an illuminated garden located along the expressway in Ansan. The attraction's Animal & Heart Village Light Festival is decorated with over 200 displays inspired by life-size animals and objects that serve as a perfect backdrop for taking memorable photos.

Pinocchio & Little Prince Lighting Festival of Petite France (피노키오 & 어린왕자 별빛축제)

2021-12-25

1063, Hoban-ro, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-31-584-8200

Pinocchio & Little Prince Lighting Festival of Petite France is held throughout the Petite France Park with beautiful lighting landscapes at nighttime. Pretty buildings and night streets as well as Christmas trees are decorated with sparkling lights like a fairy tale. Adding a more romantic mood to winter nights, various event like orgel performance & explanation, marionette performance, puppet performance, magic performance, plaster art experience, and wish tree event will be available for visitors to enjoy the festival throughout Petite France.

Hangang Summer Festival (한강몽땅 여름축제)

2022-12-28

Online
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-120

Started in 2013, the Hangang Summer Festival, also called Hangang Mongttang Festival, is the representative summer festival of Seoul. The festival aims to provide a platform for urban culture and fun for citizens, organizations, artists, and more. The festival includes many different programs, including water activities, movies, concerts, circus acts, eco experiences, yachting, bike-riding, and more.

Suwon Culture Night (수원 문화재 야행)

2022-07-01

825, Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-31-3572~5

Suwon Hwaseong Fortress and Hwaseong Temporary Palace are the venue for Suwon Culture Night. Both areas are decorated with media art of eight night experiences. Every corner of the fortress road has history and stories to offer a historical culture experience.

Canceled: Sinchon Water Gun Festival (신촌물총축제)

2022-09-20

18-63, Changcheon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-70-8670-2182

Sinchon Water Gun Festival started as a fun festival in Sinchon. Visitors can enjoy fun activities reflecting unique ideas, various artists' participation, and local features to cool off from the summer heat. People of all ages and all nations gather to join in this fun festival through the simple water gun.

Samgwangsa Temple Lantern Festival (삼광사 연등축제)

2021-07-23

29-7, Choeupcheon-ro 33beon-gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-51-808-7111

Samgwangsa Temple annually holds its famous lantern festival, with over 40,000 lanterns to celebrate the birthday of Buddha. Visitors can see lanterns in a variety of colors and formations, including a tunnel, along with various events.

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