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Great Baekje Festival (대백제전)

Great Baekje Festival (대백제전)

32005     2023-09-11

455, Baekjemun-ro, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-635-6980

Great Baekje Festival first started in 1955 and aims to bring the history and culture of the Baekje era to life, taking place at UNESCO-recognized sites. Visitors can enjoy various programs while traveling back to the Baekje era.

Busan International Rock Festival (부산국제록페스티벌)

Busan International Rock Festival (부산국제록페스티벌)

23645     2023-09-11

Samnak-dong, Sasang-gu, Busan
+82-51-713-5000

Busan International Rock Festival is a leading music festival in Korea, representing the openness and youth of the coastal city of Busan. The festival is organized with the goals of discovering new musical talent, revitalizing the music industry, and celebrating indie bands. Along with the international film festival in October, the Busan International Rock Festival has played a vital role in promoting the artistic affluence of Busan, the largest port city in South Korea. The festival is widely recognized as strengthening ties between renowned musicians worldwide. It is a fun and widely attended event that is a must-see for any rock music fan in Korea.

German Village Oktoberfest (남해 독일마을 맥주축제)

German Village Oktoberfest (남해 독일마을 맥주축제)

28465     2023-09-11

89-7, Dogil-ro, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-860-8603

Held annually in October, German Village's Oktoberfest features exhibitions related to the history of the South Korean nurses and miners who went to work in Germany in the 1960s and 1970s. Those who moved back to Korea were instrumental in the establishment of the German Village in Namhae. Visitors can try German food and drinks such as sausage and beer, enjoy German cultural performances, or participate in beer-related games and competitions.

Bupyeong Pungmul Festival (부평풍물대축제)

Bupyeong Pungmul Festival (부평풍물대축제)

13985     2023-09-07

166, Bupyeong-daero, Bupyeong-gu, Incheon
+82-32-509-7516

Bupyeong Pungmul Festival started in 1997 to establish the identity and pride of Bupyeong as well as develop and promote the success of the traditional culture. The festival reproduces a scene of Bupyeong farming culture and shares the feelings of Pungmul (farmer’s music) with many visitors.

Hanseong Baekje Cultural Festival (한성백제문화제)

Hanseong Baekje Cultural Festival (한성백제문화제)

33446     2023-09-07

424, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2147-2800

The Hanseong Baekje Cultural Festival celebrates the history and culture of the Hanseong era of the Baekje dynasty when their capital was in Seoul. The festival is held around the Mongchontoseong Fortress area, known to be a remnant of the Baekje capital. The festival features various folk performances, musicals, family concerts, food, and more.

Wonju Dancing Carnival (원주 댄싱카니발)

Wonju Dancing Carnival (원주 댄싱카니발)

46560     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.

Siheung Gaetgol Festival (시흥갯골축제)

Siheung Gaetgol Festival (시흥갯골축제)

38035     2023-09-07

287, Dongseo-ro, Siheung-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-380-5681

Siheung Gaetgol Festival offers ecological experiences through the nature of Gaetgol Ecology Park, operated under the concept of the world’s largest ecology art playground. Various programs related to nature and art are available for an educational and fun festival.

Korean Folk Art Festival (한국민속예술제)

Korean Folk Art Festival (한국민속예술제)

9123     2023-09-07

673 Danju-ri, Yeonggwang-eup, Yeonggwang-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-2-580-3272

The Korean Folk Art Festival aims to encourage visitors to discover and preserve Korea’s traditional folk art while fostering the public’s awareness of traditional culture. The special characteristic of this festival is that a different city hosts the event every year to showcase talents from cities around the country. The festival features many intangible cultural heritages of Korea.

Incheon Open Port Culture Night (인천개항장 문화재 야행)

Incheon Open Port Culture Night (인천개항장 문화재 야행)

10612     2023-09-07

80, Sinpo-ro 27beon-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon

Incheon Open Port Culture Night features the history and culture of Incheon, the first international city in Korea.

Moonlight Tour at Changdeokgung Palace (창덕궁 달빛기행)

Moonlight Tour at Changdeokgung Palace (창덕궁 달빛기행)

61618     2023-09-07

99, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-1522-2295

The Moonlight Tour at Changdeokgung Palace is a high-quality cultural event held at Changdeokgung Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage. The tour offers a unique opportunity to witness and experience palatial beauty under the moonlight.