Cancelled: Gwanghwamun International Art Festival (광화문국제아트페스티벌)

  • Cancelled: Gwanghwamun International Art Festival (광화문국제아트페스티벌)
  • Cancelled: Gwanghwamun International Art Festival (광화문국제아트페스티벌)

Explanation

Gwanghwamun International Art Festival is designed to increase public knowledge and appreciation for the arts and culture. In addition to the art exhibitions, visitors will also be able to enjoy various performances and try different kinds of arts and crafts such as ceramics, silver handicrafts, leather handicrafts, and  more. The festival is also making a continuous effort to deliver more exciting programs and activities for visitors' enjoyment.

Inquiry

Gwanghwamun International Art Festival Organizing Committee • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-723-9484~7

Homepage

www.giaf.or.kr

Information Use

Event Start Date : 2022년 11월 02일

Event end date : 2022년 11월 15일

Watching age : Varies by program

Venue : Sejong Art Center, Gwanghwamun Square, Seoul Metro Art Center

Touring Time : Varies by program

Organizer info : Gwanghwamun International Art Festival Organizing Committee

Contact the organizer : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-723-9484~7

Sponsor Contacts : +82-2-723-9484

Charges (Hours) : Varies by program; refer to the official website

More information

Introduction
Gwanghwamun International Art Festival is designed to increase public knowledge and appreciation for the arts and culture. In addition to the art exhibitions, visitors will also be able to enjoy various performances and try different kinds of arts and crafts such as ceramics, silver handicrafts, leather handicrafts, and  more. The festival is also making a continuous effort to deliver more exciting programs and activities for visitors' enjoyment.

Location

175, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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