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Jeonju Hanji Culture Festival 전주한지문화축제

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20, Hyeonmu 1-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do

Organized to promote the excellent qualities of Korea’s traditional paper Hanji, the previous Jeonju Paper Culture Festival was renamed the Jeonju Hanji Culture Festival. As the name suggests, the festival’s main specialty is paper, featuring all kinds of products made from Hanji as well as contests, exhibitions, hands-on programs for visitors, and a traditional market.

Utilization information

・Age limit : Open to visitors of all ages.

・Finished : 20160508

・Location : Jeonju Hanok Village, Hanji Industry Support Center area

・Beginning : 20160505

・Location : [Bus]
1) From Jeonju Station, take bus 79 or 119.
Get off at Jeondong Cathedral (Hanok Village) Bus Stop.
Walk 450m to arrive at Jeonju Hanok Village.

2) From Jeonju Intercity Bus Terminal or Express Bus Terminal, take bus 79.
Get off at Jeondong Cathedral (Hanok Village) Bus Stop.
Walk 450m to arrive at Jeonju Hanok Village.

[Taxi]
It takes 15-20 min by taxi from Jeonju Station or Jeonju Bus Terminal.

・Operating Hours : Free

Introduction

Organized to promote the excellent qualities of Korea’s traditional paper Hanji, the previous Jeonju Paper Culture Festival was renamed the Jeonju Hanji Culture Festival. As the name suggests, the festival’s main specialty is paper, featuring all kinds of products made from Hanji as well as contests, exhibitions, hands-on programs for visitors, and a traditional market.

Programs

Jeonju Hanji International Fashion Show, Costume Play Fashion Show, Hanji craft experience, Hanji scientific adventure, Hanji lantern making, hanging wish lanterns, performances, etc.

* Program details are subject to change and vary each year. Find more information at the official webpage.

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