Festival Information
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Mokpo NOEUL(Sunset) Festival
Introduction
Autumn Noeul(Sunset) Festival is held in the Noeul Park, which is located in the Mokpo area and near the harbor. They have started this festival since last August already and this week is last week of the festival. Sunset on the ocean is very special and beautiful especially in the autumn time and they take advantage of their local specialties by holding this festival.
Performance Times
October 25th - October 27th, 2019
Place
Noeul Park (Sunset Park), 1827, Sanjeong-dong, Mokpo-si, Jeollanamdo
Admission/Participation Fees
Admission: free
Duration of Performance
1. Korean Traditional Music Competition
2. Peace Art Gallery
3. Busking
4. Noeul(Sunset) Festival
Age Limit
Open to visitors of all ages
Transportation
Bus / Taxi
From Mokpo Bus Terminal, take an intercity bus #60 headed for Mokpo Community Center. And take a walk to the park for about 10 mnutes.
From the terminal, take a taxi to Noeul Park (노을공원, 16 minutes).
http://mokpofest.com/
Autumn
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Seoul Lantern Festival is coming back!
Have you heard of ‘Seoul Lantern Festival’? Every year in November, they hold this Festival in the Cheonggye area which is called ‘Seoul Bit Chorong Festival’ which means Seoul Lantern Festival. Every year nearly 3 million visitors can expect to see lanterns along the 1.3 km Cheonggyecheon Stream with various things to see stretching all the way from Cheonggye Plaza and Supyogyo Bridge.
It was the 10th anniversary last year and I could see the huge lanterns with the shapes of many different figures. It was my first visit and it was very amazing to see them there. And now it’s coming back in November.
It was quite a long line along the stream. It looked like a parade with bright figures in the dark.
I really loved this figure. Some of you might tell what this is. It is called Taekwon V and it’s a very classic and popular robotic hero in Korean animation series. Yes, if you recognize this, you must be old enough.
This one stands for the current trend of culture in Korea. The title of this work is ‘Street Performance’. You can see a lot of young people perform on the street in the Hongdae area.
I’m pretty sure that visiting here will give you beautiful memories in Korea, especially to lovers and family. Whether you’re new to Korea or not, just go ahead. It starts in November this year again.
Here’s some more information about the festival of this year. Yes, I’m planning to visit there again.
Period : 2019.11.01(Fri) ~ 2019.11.17(Sun)
Address : 14, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Location : Cheonggye Plaza to Supyongyo Bridge
Phone Number : 02-2133-0910
Lights On 17:00 / Lights Off 22:00 (Sat, Sun 23:00)
http://www.seoullantern.com/en/
Autumn
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Andong Mask Dance Festvial
Introduction
Andong Mask Dance Festival is held in the Andong area, which is considered the capital of Korean traditional culture, with the theme of mask and mask dance. Andong’s culture and religions have great value for remaining over the years with the various cultures intact. Therefore, Andong is the region which has the most of cultural heritages and boasts the beauty of the East alike.
Performance Times
September 28-October 7, 2018 / 10:00-21:00
Admission/Participation Fees
Admission: free
Mask Dance Theater: Adults 7,000 won / Children & Seniors 5,000 won
Duration of Performance
Varies by program
Age Limit
Open to visitors of all ages
Transportation
Bus
From Dong Seoul Bus Terminal, take an intercity bus bound for Andong Bus Terminal. (Intervals: 30 min)
From the terminal, take a taxi to Mask Dance Park(탈춤공원, 15 min).
Hahoe Folk Village
Take Bus 46 at the bus stop across from Andong Intercity Bus Terminal.
Get off at Hahoe Folk Village. (40 min)
Train
Cheongnyangni Station (Seoul Subway Line 1) → Andong Station
* www.letskorail.com
Autumn
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Muju Firefly Festival
Introduction
The Muju Firefly Festival takes place in the pure environment of Muju, a natural habitat for fireflies and the marsh snails the fireflies feed on. The festival offers many attractions and activities but the highlight of the festival starts after 8:00 pm when the fireflies begin to light up the night sky.
How to Participate
Fireflies Exploration
Participate in the program and find more details at firefly.or.kr
Age Limit
Open to visitors of all ages
Transportation
Bus
From Seoul Nambu Bus Terminal, take an intercity bus to Muju Intercity Bus Terminal.
Autumn
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Yeongju Korea Seonbi Culture Festival
Introduction
The Yeongju Seonbi Culture Festival takes place from early to mid May every year at the Seonbichon Village and Korean Seonbi Culture Training Center in Sunheung-myeon, Yeongju-si. Yeongju Seonbi Culture Festival promotes Korea's moral culture through idealogy of Seonbi. You will be able to restore your personal character with the knowledge of Seonbi's basic values.
Programs
Learn about Seonbi culture and become a modern day scholar.
Admission/Participation Fees
Free
Additional Events
- Seonbi's life multimedia show
- Musical performance
- Folk painting exhibition
- Opera "Seonbi" Gala Show
Age Limit
Open to visitors of all ages
Transportation
Intercity/Express Bus
From Dong Seoul Bus Terminal, take an intercity bus bound for Yeongju(영주).
From Gangnam Express Bus Terminal, take an express bus bound for Yeonju.
Bus
From Yeongju Bus Terminal, take Bus 53 bound for Sosuseowon Confucian Academy(소수서원).
Autumn
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Jinju Namgang Yudeung(Lantern) Festival
Introduction
Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival originates from the lantern lighting custom used during the Jinjuseong Fortress Battle of the Imjinwaeran War (Japanese invasion, 1592) as a military strategy to prevent Japanese troops from wading the Namgang River. The highlights of the festival are the floating of lanterns carrying personal wishes of the citizens along the Namgang River, and the parade of lanterns created by the students themselves. In addition, the festival features gaejesik (lighting of lanterns in remembrance of the Jinjuseong Fortress Battle veterans), an exhibition of the world’s traditional lanterns, and many more participatory cultural programs.
Programs
Main events
- Lighting ceremony
- Floating lanterns on the river
- Hanging wish-lantern
- Boat ride experience
- Korea Lantern Exhibition
- International Lantern Exhibition
- Original Lantern Exhibition
-「1592 Jinju Fortress」 Lantern Exhibition
Age Limit
Open to visitors of all ages
Transportation
Take an intercity bus to Jinju Intercity Bus Terminal.
Exit the terminal towards the river.
Turn right, and walk for 5min to arrive at the festival site.
Autumn