Seoul(Jung-gu) , Euljiro・Chungmuro・Namsan

Namsangol Taekwondo Outdoor Performance staged with the background of Namsangol Hanok village, one of Seoul's top tourist destinations maintaining the unique sense of the traditional Korean culture in the center of the city, presents a lot of spectacles and activities related to taekwondo, one of the world's beloved sports. The performance introduces taekwondo, the pride of Korean people, to tourists and gives them a variety of opportunities to experience the sport, everyday except Tuesdays from May to October. The dramatic meeting of taekwondo and the hanok village reminds that Korean people cherish and inherit their tradition and try to make their culture to be loved ever more.


Seoul(Jung-gu)

Hosted by Kyunghyang Shinmun, C Channel, Agape Cultural Foundation, Baekseok Arts University and sponsored by Seoul Metropolitan City and Korea Tourism Organization, 2016 Christmas Festival is a Christmas Festival that takes place at Cheonggye Plaza, the center of Cheonggyecheon Stream. Marking its 2nd anniversary of this year, Cheonggyecheon will be entertaining visitors with fancy illuminating Christmas tree theme park and photo zones for 30 days. Various events and programs are also prepared for a heartwarming end-of-the-year experience for everybody.


Seoul(Jung-gu) , Namdaemun・Seoul-Station

Boys24 Live Concert is an exciting and high-quality performance of 28 attractive boys who sing and dance on stage to excite the audience. Subtitle service is available in Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese through E-FACTORY, an application only available within the performace hall. Through this application, the audience can also cast their vote for the MVP of their performance.


Seoul(Jung-gu)

Jeongdong Theater is Korea's premier cultural venue for traditional performing arts, and is a restoration of Wongaksa, the first modern Korean theater. The theater has prepared and showcased high-quality traditional performing arts all over the world though their original productions "Miso" and "YOULL." In 2017, Jeongdong Theater has planned a variety of traditional performances including pansori, a musical storytelling tradition inscribed on the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage, live bands made up of nine traditional instruments, and fan dancing.


Seoul(Seongbuk-gu) , Daehangno・Seongbukdong

Enjoy cultures from around the world in one place through food and arts. Seongbuk Global Food Festival Nurimasil is truly an international event open to visitors from around the world to enjoy unity and learn more about other cultures.


Gyeonggi-do(Yongin-si) , Yongin

Everland's "Seollal Folk Hanmadang Festival" is a festival held to celebrate Seollal (Lunar New Year) holidays. The event offers a wide range of experience activities and traditional performances for visitors of all ages.


Seoul(Songpa-gu) , Jamsil(Lotte World)

Lotte World Tower will be holding Lotte World Tower Firework Festival on April 2, 2017 from 19:30 to 12:30. The celebration begins with opening ceremony performed by DJ DOC, Hong, Jin-young, a cappella group D.I.A, Songpa Philharmonic Orchestra and Songpa Boys and Girls Choir at a special performance stage. Spectacular fireworks display of 30,000 fireworks will embroider the night sky for 11 minutes starting from 21:00. Lotte World Tower will mesmerize visitors with fireworks that light up the night sky in accordance to eight different background music of diverse genre such as jazz and pop, along with the fascinating musical fireworks display at Seokchonhosu Lake. Recreational activities and prize giveaway events will be held after the fireworks display. Visit the official website for more information.


Busan(Haeundae-gu)

Haeundae Dalmaji Hot Spring Festival is a folk festival taking place in the Haeundae Beach area to celebrate Jeongwol Daeboreum, the first full moon of the lunar calendar. The day before the event, the citizens come together to make a daljip, a large pile of pine wood, which they will burn the following day to send up their wishes for a happy and healthy new year.


Gyeonggi-do(Siheung-si)

Siheung Gaetgol Festival is a fun and educational festival themed on the process and natural environment needed for the production of salt. The festival takes place at Siheung Gaegol Eco Park. Visitors can enjoy not only educational hands-on programs but also performances, musical experiences, an art market, and even a bug experience.


Gyeongsangnam-do(Miryang-si)

Arirang is a national folk song that was created by a warrior monk during the Imjin War. The song expresses the principles and faithfulness of the Korean people under Sung Confucianism. There are many varieties of the song throughout each region, with changes happening continually over time. Miryang Arirang Festival celebrates this important intangible heritage through many programs and performances. Visitors can experience both the similarities and differences of the three major styles of Arirang (Miryang Arirang, Jeongseon Arirang, Jindo Arirang).