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Jarasum International Jazz Festival 자라섬국제재즈페스티벌

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Jaraseom Island, Gapyeong-eup, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

The Jarasum International Jazz Festival is held every October on the beautiful Jaraseom Island in Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do. During the festival world-famous jazz artists come together to delight audiences with the smooth vibes of live jazz.

The festival was designated as one of the “Outstanding Festivals” for three consecutive years by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and as one of the “Top Festivals” in 2014. As a Green Life Honorary Ambassador, the festival is also passionate about environment protection. In order to share the external growth with the community, the festival holds a Gapyeong band contest, publishes a Gapyeong restaurant guidebook, and produces Jazz Makgeolli and Jazz Wine made from the region’s products.

Utilization information

・Discount Information : Free for seniors (ages 65 or older), preschoolers (under 8 years old), and the disabled.

・Finished : 20151011

・Location : Jaraseom Island, Gapyeong Station, downtown Gapyeong area

・Beginning : 20151009

・Location : Take an intercity bus or a train to Gapyeong (가평).
It is a 10min-walk from Gapyeong Intercity Bus Terminal,
and a 15min-walk from Gapyeong Station.

・Operating Hours : Adults: 45,000 won (through reservation)/ 50,000 won (onsite purchase)
Teens: 30,000 won (through reservation) / 3,500 won (onsite purchase)

Introduction

The Jarasum International Jazz Festival is held every October on the beautiful Jaraseom Island in Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do. During the festival world-famous jazz artists come together to delight audiences with the smooth vibes of live jazz.

The festival was designated as one of the “Outstanding Festivals” for three consecutive years by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and as one of the “Top Festivals” in 2014. As a Green Life Honorary Ambassador, the festival is also passionate about environment protection. In order to share the external growth with the community, the festival holds a Gapyeong band contest, publishes a Gapyeong restaurant guidebook, and produces Jazz Makgeolli and Jazz Wine made from the region’s products.

Programs

International Jazz Festival, International Jazz Concours, Jarasum Creative Music Camp, exhibition and hands-on programs, promotion and sales of Gyeong’s specialty products, youth performance, jazz workshop, artwork signing with the artist, midnight jazz club, etc.

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