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Homigot Sunrise Festival 호미곶 한민족 해맞이축전

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136, Haemaji-ro, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Homigot, the main venue of the Homigot Sunrise Festival, is located on the easternmost point of the Korean Peninsula. Homigot means ‘village on a tiger’s tale’ and is also the location for the first sunrises in Korea.

The festival includes local cultural performances, a New Year celebratory event, fire show, sunrise concert and other diverse performances. Visitors may sample free tteokguk, a traditional New Year’s Day dish, during the special event of ‘Serving tteokguk for 10,000’. Other events such as kite-flying and launching hope balloons with wishes attached will provide enjoyable moments to reflect on the previous year and create new year resolutions.

Utilization information

・Age limit : None (Visitors of all ages are welcome)

・Finished : 20160101

・Location : Homigot Sunrise Square
(호미곶 해맞이 광장) area

・Beginning : 20151231

・Location : From Pohang Intercity Bus Terminal, take Bus 200 and get off at Guryongpo (구룡포).
From Guryongpo, transfer to a bus bound for Homigot. (호미곶, 1 hour intervals)

Introduction

Homigot, the main venue of the Homigot Sunrise Festival, is located on the easternmost point of the Korean Peninsula. Homigot means ‘village on a tiger’s tale’ and is also the location for the first sunrises in Korea.

The festival includes local cultural performances, a New Year celebratory event, fire show, sunrise concert and other diverse performances. Visitors may sample free tteokguk, a traditional New Year’s Day dish, during the special event of ‘Serving tteokguk for 10,000’. Other events such as kite-flying and launching hope balloons with wishes attached will provide enjoyable moments to reflect on the previous year and create new year resolutions.

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