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Royal Culture Festival
Seoul(Jongno-gu)

Beautiful palaces have great value as the nation's precious tangible and intangible heritage.Combined with state-of-the-art technology and the artistic touches, Royal Culture festival will be held for the first time at the Four Palaces, Jongmyo and Seoul City Wall.On a beautiful day in May, feel the excitement of spring with an unforgettable experience by joining a program, featured in one of the beautiful palaces.

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The Great Battle of Myeongryang Festival
Jeollanam-do(Haenam-gun)

Uldolmok was the location of a naval battle 418 years ago, when 13 naval forces of Admiral Yi Sun-sin ran into 133 Japanese Naval forces and defeated them. The Japanese Navel force was planning on continuing to Hanyang (modern-day Seoul) after they won the battle in Namhae (South) sea at Uldolmok. The residents of Jeolla-do are the hidden helpers attributed to this victory, as they brought out their food and fishing boats to help the admiral and his naval forces. This battle is called ‘Myeongryangdaecheop’. The victory put an end to the Imjin War and saved the nation of Korea, which was hang on to its independence by a thread. Jeollanam-do hosts the Great Battle of Myeongryang Festival to commemorate the victory of Myeongryanghaejeon and celebrate the spirits of Yi Sun-sin and the residents of Jeolla-do who saved the country. Various programs are prepared for visitors of all ages to give them a feel of the real historical scene.

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Shinan Tulip Festival
Jeollanam-do(Sinan-gun)

Shinan Tulip Festival is held annually in Sinan-gun, the tulip capital of Korea. Every year, the festival showcases up to 3 million tulips and present various exciting events across the town, which was selected as the best place to grow tulips.

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Yeongju Korea Seonbi Culture Festival
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Yeongju-si)

The Yeongju Seonbi Culture Festival takes place from early to mid May every year at the Seonbichon Village and Korean Seonbi Culture Training Center in Sunheung-myeon, Yeongju-si. A celebratory ribbon-cutting ceremony is held on the first day, marking the beginning of the festivities. Other activities included a calligraphy performance, Seonghaksipdo Pangakgoyje ceremony and a bibimbap performance added more fun and entertainment to the first day. Following the opening celebration, a special parade entitled ‘Shinbaram Street Parade’ inspired by the ideals, spirit and patriotism of Sambong Jeong Do-Jeon (one of the major figures in Yeongju) takes place. Other festival events include Jangseong (traditional totem pole) sculpting competition, Sobaeksan Mountain Trail Hiking, Samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) Cooking Competition, traditional wedding ceremony for multi-cultural families, Hanbok (Korean traditional costume) fashion show, writing contest, children’s Seonbi exercise presentation, traditional head of the family cuisine exhibition, and a concert at an time-honored traditional house. Details on programs are subject to change for each year.

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Jeonju Jageun Munhwa Festival
Jeollabuk-do(Jeonju-si)

The Jeonju National Museum hosts the Jageun Munhwa Festival to celebrate Seollal, Lunar New Year's Day, and Daeboreum, the day of the first full moon of the year. The museum prepares various cultural events and seasonal traditional games in order to give visitors an opportunity to participate in traditional cultural events and customs. Before the festival, there are diverse Korean folk games like jegichagi (Korean hacky sack), kite-fyling, a top-spinning game, and yutnori. During the Seollal holiday, visitors can enjoy movies, making an official hat of gilt bronze, and sharing ddeokguk (rice-cake soup). Also, a wide range of hands-on programs will be offered like making folk crafts, writing a family motto, and more. On the Daeboreum (the day of the first full moon of the year), a pungmul band (percussion band) will perform to drive away evil spirits and daljip (brushwood) will be burned as part of the finale.

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Cheongsando Slow Walk Festival
Jeollanam-do(Wando-gun)

Designated as the first Slow City in Asia, Cheongsando in Wando-gun hosts the annual Cheongsando Slow Walk Festival. The festival is held every April, which is the best time of the year to enjoy the canola blossoms and barley with the sea in the background. During the festival, visitors can participate in various cultural events and exhibitions, and enjoy the spring scenery.

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Gimhae Buncheong Ceramics Festival
Gyeongsangnam-do(Gimhae-si)

'Buncheongsagi (a grayish-blue-powdered celadon)' is a type of ceramic ware used during the 15th and 16th centuries, during the transition period from Cheongja (green celadon porcelain) to Baekja (white porcelain). This Korean-style ceramic ware has received high acclaim for the simplicity of its beauty. This festival takes place in October every year in Gimhae, Korea’s most famous ceramic village. This festival sells this special ceramic ware, such as tea cups, made in the traditional methods with discounts of up to 30 to 40%. Visitors can also watch the ceramicists making ‘Buncheongsagi’. Furthermore, there are other programs that allow you to make your own ceramics or even write and draw your own artistic imprints on ceramics.

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Ganghwa Icefish Festival
Incheon(Ganghwa-gun) , Ganghwado Island

Ganghwa Icefish Festival is managed by the fishery community of Hwangcheon Reservoir in Naesu-myeon. All visitors can have a relaxing and exciting vacation at the festival with family and friends alike. The festival dates are subject to change depending on ice conditions and safety of facilities. Therefore, visitors are strongly advised to make a phone inquiry before visiting.* Be aware of safety precautions when visiting winter festival.* This is a private festival.

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The Three Musketeers
Seoul(Jongno-gu)

The Three Musketeers (musical) runs simultaneously at Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in Seoul and at Tokyo International Forum Hall in Japan. The simulataneous performance, which have never been done before, sets the standard for other shows looking into overseas expansion. The Three Musketeers continues to gain success and recognition in Korea as well as overseas with its talented cast and impressive performances. 

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2020 Welcome Daehakro
Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Daehangno・Seongbukdong

Daehakro Street is the Korean version of off-Broadway, with about 120 theaters for musicals and plays lined up along the alleys. Every year, hundreds of stage productions have a chance to meet audiences, become adapted, or move to bigger stages. The stage production genres also vary, from terrifying horror, sweet romance, experimental work to exciting musical comedy. Daehakro Street is where both success and happiness seekers gather.

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