Chungcheongbuk-do(Yeongdong-gun)

The Korea Wine Festival takes place annually at the Yeongdong County Gymnasium and the area around the Yeongdong-based wine company, Wine Korea Inc. Chungbuk Yeongdong County is the largest grape producing region in Korea and was recently designated a 'Grape/Wine Special Industry Zone,' the only one of its kind in the country. An event for wine lovers and Yeongdong residents alike, the festival offers a variety of musical performances, foods, and programs that will introduce visitors to the world of wine and cultivate a genuine spirit of fun. The festival will be holding an exhibit of some of the world's most popular wines, along with wines made from grapes grown in Yeongdong County. Other festival highlights include a wine & jazz concert, a wine quiz competition, a wine auction, and hands-on experience programs such as making wine soap, wine chocolate, or wine Tteokbokki (rice pasta in spicy sauce). At the festival, Wine Korea Inc. releases its ‘Nouveau’ wine made from the year’s grape harvest.


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This New Year from December 31 to January 1, Gangneung City will hold its annual ‘Sunrise Event’. As well as visiting the area’s attractions such as Gyeongpodae town, visitors will be able to welcome in the New Year by watching a beautiful sunrise. The ‘Sunrise Event’ will include the countdown to the New Year, fireworks, and various enjoyable cultural events.


Jeollanam-do(Suncheon-si)

Nakan Folk Village is comprised of 200 thatched houses with residents who do farming for their living. The village remains the way it looked back in Joseon Dynasty and was designated as a historical site No. 302. The Nakan Folk Festival is a representative festival in the village, where traditional and contemporary meet. The festival includes buchae-chum (dance with a fan), gukak performance, royal guard changing ceremonies, an historical impersonation of Im Gyeong-eop (a prominent Korean general during the Joseon Dynasty), and many other activities that one can feel the life of the olden days.


Jeju-do(Seogwipo-si)

The Jeju Canola Flower Festival is one of the most famous festivals in Jeju, and attracts large numbers of visitors every year. In addition to enjoying the vibrant landscape, visitors can participate in a variety of festival events that showcase the unique spirit of Jeju Island. The 2013 Jeju Canola Flower Festival will take place on Udo Island (우도).


Daegu(Dalseo-gu)

Welcoming the first full moon of the new year and burning daljip (brushwood) are a few traditional customs for the 15th day of the Lunar New Year that took place in the past in various regions of Korea, including Dalbigol. The festival was renewed in 1997 after being gradually forgotten due to urbanization and industrialization.


Jeju-do(Jeju-si) , Former Jeju

Jeju Haenyeo Festival aims to celebrate and internationally promote Jeju Island's unique heanyeo culture. As the festival takes place at the Haenyeo Museum, visitors will be able to learn all about haenyeo at a glance. Creative stage performances and hands-on activities revolve around the festival's main theme, "Mother's sumbisori, in the hearts of people all over the world." Presentations of traditional and modern day haenyeo are well blended in an effort for the festival to grow and become an internationally celebrated festival.


Gyeongsangnam-do(Gimhae-si)

Jinyeong area of Gimhae has a perfect climate and natural environment to cultivate sweet persimmons. The annual average temperature is 14℃ and the mountains around the area protect the town from sea breezes and typhoons. With skilled farmers having over 80 years of persimmon cultivation experience, Jinyeong is one of the most famous regions for persimmons in Korea. The Jinyeong Sweet Persimmon Festival is held every October to celebrate a year of good harvest.


Gyeonggi-do(Gapyeong-gun) , Namyangju

The Daesungri Masou Festival takes place around Guuncheon Stream. The festival aims to promote Daeseong-ri, the first geteway to Gapyeong-gun, through organizing a wide variety of fun activities.The part of Guuncheon Steam where the festival is being held is located next to Bukhanggang River. The venue is just three minutes away from Daeseongri Station. The location is great for ice fishing and for getting a good view of Bukhanggang River.This winter, bring your family, friends and loved ones to enjoy some of the festival's activities like ice fishing for trout and ice sledding.Festival period has moved to 2016.01.09-2016.02.14※ Due to the abnormally warm temperature seen during the festival period, the event or some program may not be available and are subject to cancelation depending on the circumstance. Therefore, visitors are recommended to check the up-to-date information before visiting from the official website or by calling.


Jeollanam-do(Suncheon-si)

The Suncheon Citizen's Day Event is held at the grass plaza inside the Garden Expo venue. The event is held to celebrate the success of the Suncheon Bay International Garden Expo and to thank the residents of Suncheon-si for their support. Booths are set up at the plaza so visitors can enjoy the programs such as the singing contest, concerts, yutnori (Korean traditional board game), arm wrestling, jegichagi (Korean hacky sack), and tuho (arrow throwing). Visitors can also enjoy the various perfomances from participating artist groups, gukak (Korean traditional music) orchestra, and nongak (traditional Korean music performed by farmers) bands from the different municipalities.


Seoul(Gangnam-gu)

Seoul Gift Show is held to promote and enhance the market of gifts and gift-related products as an international trading exhibition. It will be held in COEX in Samseong-dong for four consecutive days.