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Gamcheon Culture Village Street Festival

감천문화마을 골목축제
200, Gamnae 1-ro, Saha-gu, Busan (부산광역시 사하구 감내2로 203 (감천동))
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Gamcheon Culture Village Street Festival is an annual event organized entirely by the local residents, from the planning stage to the operation. The festival offers a variety of new and exciting performances and cultural arts for visitors to enjoy. Gamcheon Culture Village was formed after the Korean war, when many refugees settled in the area, building houses one on top of the other. The area is now famous for its multi-colored roofs, maze-like streets, and the beautiful murals decorating the walls of each house.

Festival programs include an alley tour, hands-on experiences to get to know the joys and sorrows of the village's history, and explanations on over 40 cultural art pieces throughout the village. Wandering through the streets and alleys, you will get to know the hidden stories of the grandfathers and grandmothers living here. Small performances will take place on the rooftops above, adding a lively feel to this unique festival.

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Age limit
Open to visitors of all ages
End date
20150517
Venue
Gamcheon Culture Village (Main entrance~Seongnamsa Temple)
Start date
20150515
Venue info
[Bus]
Goejeong Station (Busan Subway Line 1), Exit 6.
- Get on local bus Sahagu 1 or Sahagu 1-1.
- Get off at Gamcheon Elementary School Bus Stop.

Or
Toseong Station (Busan Subway Line 1), Exit 6.
- Get on local bus Sahagu 1-1, Seogu 2 or Seogu 2-2.
- Get off at Gamcheon Elementary School Bus Stop.
Time needed
No set schedule
Hours
Free

Updated 2017.04.03

Introduction

Gamcheon Culture Village Street Festival is an annual event organized entirely by the local residents, from the planning stage to the operation. The festival offers a variety of new and exciting performances and cultural arts for visitors to enjoy. Gamcheon Culture Village was formed after the Korean war, when many refugees settled in the area, building houses one on top of the other. The area is now famous for its multi-colored roofs, maze-like streets, and the beautiful murals decorating the walls of each house.

Festival programs include an alley tour, hands-on experiences to get to know the joys and sorrows of the village's history, and explanations on over 40 cultural art pieces throughout the village. Wandering through the streets and alleys, you will get to know the hidden stories of the grandfathers and grandmothers living here. Small performances will take place on the rooftops above, adding a lively feel to this unique festival.

Programs

- Performances: Family/duet singing contest, fringe festival, professional dance crew, etc.
- Experience programs: Drawing program, village tour program, playing folk games, etc.
- Exhibitions: Street gallery, martial arts display, etc.
- Subsidary events: Alley tour, writing a letter (slow mail), face painting, etc.

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200, Gamnae 1-ro, Saha-gu, Busan


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