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Cancelled: Daegaya Festival (대가야체험축제)

2022-05-09

1216, Daegaya-ro, Goryeong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-54-950-6424

Daegaya (AD 42-562) was a nation that inhabited the Korean Peninsula around the 4th Century. The nation was a sophisticated nation that even at this early age possessed extremely high standards of culture. They created the Gayageum (a twelve-stringed traditional Korean harp). Through the relics found in the area, the nation was thought to be a powerful force in the area (now Gyeongsangnam-do). This festival offers various interactive programs to experience the nation with relic exhibition, wooden boat-making and others. Also, tourists can experience the farming culture like harvesting strawberries from the nearby rural village.

Yeongam Wangin Culture Festival (영암왕인문화축제)

2024-02-19

440 Wangin-ro, Yeongam-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-470-2346

Yeongam Wangin Culture Festival is held to commemorate the achievement of Korea’s Dr. Wangin, who traveled to Japan over 1,600 years ago to spread Korean knowledge, culture, and arts. Visitors can enjoy various events during the festival period.

Ulsan Onggi Festival (울산옹기축제)

2024-04-25

36 Oegosan 3-gil, Onyang-eup, Ulju-gun, Ulsan
+82-52-980-2232~6

Ulsan Onggi Festival takes place within Oegosan Onggi Village, the largest onggi (traditional Korean pottery) village in the nation, home to seven master artisans. The festival serves to promote this local product while providing visitors with the chance to learn more about onggi through various programs and hands-on experiences.

Jarasum Jazz Festival (자라섬재즈페스티벌)

2023-05-24

1-1, Daljeon-ri, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-31-581-2813~4

The Jarasum International Jazz Festival is held every October on the beautiful Jaraseom Island in Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do. During the festival, world-famous jazz artists come together to delight audiences with the smooth vibes of live jazz.

As a Green Life Honorary Ambassador, the festival is also passionate about environmental protection. In order to share the external growth with the community, the festival holds Gapyeong Band Contest, publishes Gapyeong Restaurant Guidebook, and produces Jazz Makgeolli and Jazz Wine made from the region’s produce.

Gwangju Kimchi Festival (광주김치축제)

2024-10-08

111 Naebang-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-613-3992

Gwangju Kimchi Festival is held to promote one of Korea's most famous specialties, kimchi. The festival offers diverse kimchi-related programs and entertaining events. Visitors can learn about how to make award-winning kimchi, and purchase kimchi at great prices.

Yeongju Punggi Insam Festival (경북영주 풍기인삼축제)

2024-10-11

Seongnae-ri, Punggi-eup, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-639-6612

Insam, ginseng, is a representative health food in Korea that boosts energy and immunity. Yeongju Punggi Insam Festival is held every October when ginseng is at its most nutritious. The festival includes various ginseng-themed programs like harvesting ginseng, trying foods made with ginseng, exhibitions, cultural programs and more. Ginseng and red ginseng products are also sold at the festival at discounted prices.

Hansan Ramie Fabric Cultural Festival (한산모시문화제)

2024-03-28

1089 Chungjeol-ro, Seocheon-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-950-4256

Hansan Ramie Fabric Cultural Festival continues the tradition of recognizing Hansan ramie fabric, or "mosi" in Korean, registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Visitors can experience weaving traditional Korean natural fiber as well as try on mosi clothing. Various other programs and events are planned including a fashion show, designer competition, and more.

Sancheong Medicinal Herb Festival (산청한방약초축제)

2023-09-14

Maechon-ri, Sancheong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-970-6601~5

The Sancheong Medicinal Herb Festival is held in September at Sancheong, home of Jirisan Mountain where over 1,000 medicinal herbs can be found. Jirisan Mountain is also famous as a place where notable physicians in the past researched and practiced medicine. The festival includes various exhibitions and events to learn about and experience Korea's medicinal herbs firsthand. Visitors can also enjoy traditional games and wear clothes from the Joseon dynasty.

Yeoncheon Paleolithic Festival (연천 구석기축제)

2023-04-13

1510, Yangyeon-ro, Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-70-8806-5511

The Yeoncheon Paleolithic Festival takes place in Jeongok-ri in Yeoncheon, where relics of the Paleolithic Age still exist. This festival explores Korea's paleolithic history through games and educational programs to provide a great opportunity for international visitors to discover Korea’s prehistoric cultures. Moreover, this festival is a great event for families, since children can learn about paleolithic cultures, farming village lifestyles, and take part in traditional cultural programs.

Jeju Fire Festival (제주들불축제)

2023-04-23

San 59-8, Bongseong-ri, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
• 1330 Korea Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-64-728-2736

Jeju Fire Festival is a representative cultural festival related to Jeju's culture of livestock care. Held every March at Saebyeoloreum Volcanic Cone, the night sky lights up with fiery red. The festival features a media façade show, torch march, fire show, and more as well as various programs and food trucks.

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