Sokcho Sunrise Festival 속초 해맞이축제
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Sokcho-si holds the Sokcho Sunrise Festival in the area around Sokcho Beach on the first day of the New Year. This year, the festival aims to provide a venue for the union of the locals and tourists, to deliver messages of hope and pride to citizens, and enhance the image of Sokcho as a tourist city full of positive energy to tourists. The festival offers many attractions and entertainment for visitors.
Utilization information
・Age limit : N/A
・Finished : 20160101
・Location : An area of Sokcho Beach
・Beginning : 20160101
・Location : From Dong Seoul Bus Terminal or Seoul Express Bus Terminal, take an express bus bound for Sokcho Express Bus Terminal.
Exit out and walk left for 543m to the beach.
・Performance Times : January 1, 2016 / 06:30-07:00
* Sunrise: 07:42 (estimated)
・Programs : [Hands-on program]
- Writing family wishes (free)
- Instant photo printing service
- Sharing tteokguk (New Year’s Day, 06:00-07:30 / 4,000 people)
- Sampling Gratin with Snow Crab
- Handing out warm beverages
[Photo zone]
- Wish tree
- Beach photo zone
- Ship-shaped sculpture
- Photo with monkeys
・Duration : Free
・Operating Hours : Free
Introduction
Programs
- Sokcho Sunrise Official Event (Poetry reading, dance, floating balloons, sharing tteokguk (sliced rice cake soup), handing out warm drinks, etc.)
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