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R-16 Korea World B-Boy Masters Championship
Seoul(Jung-gu)

The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) proudly presents R-16 Korea, an international b-boy championship event, to be held at Seoul Olympic Park.The World B-boy Masters Championships (R-16) is a series of competitions where world-class b-boy groups (selected through regional preliminaries overseas and a national competition in Korea) compete for the title of the world's top b-boy group. “R” in the official title comes from “Respect.”Started in 2007 as an experimental performance event, the program has continued to gain international participation and has grown in scale. R-16 KOREA has become one of KTO's largest hosted performances, and aims to attract tourists from around the world.

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Bastille Day
Seoul(Jung-gu)

FKCCI Bastille Day event is one of the chamber’s biggest annual events. Bastille Day is the name given in English-speaking countries to the French National Day, which is celebrated on the 14th of July every year. In France, it is formally called La Fête Nationale (The National Celebration) and commonly le Quatorze Juillet. This cultural event represents the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille fortress-prison, which is seen as a symbol of the end of the constitutional monarchy that preceded the First Republic during the French Revolution. Festivities in France begin with a big parade held on the morning of July 14th on the Champs-Élysées avenue in Paris, which is attended by the president of france and broadcast on television. Other programs include a VIP garden party at the Elysée and the final bouquet of fireworks all around the Eiffel Tower. In celebration of this national holiday, the French Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Embassy of France in Korea organize an annual party. The result is a festival of over 500 people celebrating Bastille Day in a joyful and vibrant atmosphere. It is a day for people of all ages to come and enjoy France and French culture in Korea. Sponsors: AA Korea Hotel Management Co., Ltd., Asian Tigers Korea, Axa General Insurance Co., Ltd., Bel Cheese, Bioderma Korea Ltd., Bluebell Korea Ltd., BNP Paribas, Christian Dior Couture Korea, D.P.J. & Partners, Ltd., Darphin Paris, G.H. Mumm, KOLON Global Corp., L'Oréal Korea, Société Générale Korea, Veolia Water Korea.

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Wonmisan Mountain Azalea Festival
Gyeonggi-do(Bucheon-si) , Bucheon

The Wonmisan Mountain Azalea Festival will be held from April 12 to 14 at Wonmisan Mountain and the surrounding areas. While enjoying the sight of azalea flowers, visitors can participate in various hands-on programs and events.

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Gwangyang International Maehwa Festival
Jeollanam-do(Gwangyang-si)

Gwangyang International Maehwa Festival takes place in Seomjin Village, home of the largest number of plum blossom trees in Korea. During the festival period, visitors can enjoy a walk beneath the plum blossoms, and also sample and purchase local organic plum products.

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Wapop Hall
Seoul(Gwangjin-gu)

"Wapop Train" makes use of a 260 degrees panorama theater system whereby the audience take a ride on a virtual special train to watch K-Pop live show, K-Culture performance, as well as official soundtrack (O.S.T) performances of Hallyu drama (K-Drama).

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7080 Chungjang Recollection Festival
Gwangju(Dong-gu)

Held every October, the 7080 Chungjang Recollection Festival is one of Gwangju’s most representative festivals. The festival theme is the 1970s and 80s and creating a nostalgic atmosphere with various performances, exhibitions, and hands-on programs.During the festival, the streets in the venue are made to be similar to the scene of 70s and 80s. The 7080 Chungjang Recollection Festival hosts various programs such as a street parade, alumni reunions, intangible cultural asset performances, and more. 

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Samgwangsa Temple Lantern Festival
Busan(Busanjin-gu)

Samgwangsa Temple is to hold its famous lantern festival, which has been attracting over a million visitors each year. CNN Travel also voted this temple to be one of the best spots you must visit in Korea. The festival is known for a variety of lanterns of over 3 millions kinds. The lanterns with hope and sincere love toward Buddha will create spectacular views, watching wave of lanterns lighten up the dark sky with their brilliant colors.

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Gyejoksan Mountain Barefoot Festival
Daejeon(Daedeok-gu)

Gyejoksan Barefoot Festival is an exclusive festival that participants can walk or run 14.5km barefoot along the red clay trail while enjoying a cultural experience. Feet are thought to be the second heart in our body as it connects the entire living being. Therefore, stimulating feet by walking on clay road has positive health benefits such as preventing and healing diseases, and stress relieving. Visitors can easily be impressed with the natural beauty from both the local cultural and art events held in the forest, as they enjoy this eco-healing festival.

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Haneul Park Sunrise Festival
Seoul(Mapo-gu)

The annual Haneul Park Sunrise Festival takes place at Haneul Park on January 1. Many people gather every year to bid farewell to the passing year and wish a happy New Year.

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'2016 Welcome to Joseon' Korean Folk Village Joseon Live Variety Festival
Gyeonggi-do(Yongin-si)

The best cultural theme park in the nation, the Korean Folk Village is hosting the '2016 Welcome to Joseon' Korean Folk Village Joseon Live Variety Festival from April 9 to June 12, 2016. It is the most representative spring festival of the Korean Folk Village and this year in particular, new parades have been added, along with upgraded version of the 'Fusion Madanggeuk: Birthday party of the Governor' will be held.  With a record of 1 million views on their highlight act featuring the 'flower beggar', 'merchant', 'gisaeng,' and new characters selected from the 'Joseon Characters Audition 3', a total of 22 actors will be seen performing in the acts. With Joseon dynasty as background, visitors may time travel back into a fantasy world with the characters in a interesting and real comedy act.  Besides, a variety of traditional and fun experiences including 'Traditional Costume Experience', making of mapae (transportation card used in the Joseon era), hopa (identity card) and fragrance pouch are also available for all visitors regardless of age and gender. 

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