Iksan Seodong Festival 익산 서동축제
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The Iksan Seodong Festival is held for two days in Seodong Park in Geumna-myeon, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do. The festival, which started as the Mahan Folk Festival in 1969, celebrates the city of Iksan-si. Iksan-si will bring to life the 1400 year old Baekje's Kingdom and hold the festival to express the meaning of world heritage.
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・Finished : 20140622
・Location : The area of Jungang Sports Park in Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do
・Beginning : 20140621
・Location : [Train + Bus]
When get off at Iksan Station (Honam Line), cross the street, take bus 222-1 or 61 and get off at Gyodong Bus Stop (31 bus stops). Continue walking in the direction of the bus and take your second left. The festival venue is 600m ahead.
*A shuttle bus is also offered. The shuttle bus schedule is on the festival's
website.
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