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Regular Performances of Nangye Gugak Troupe
Chungcheongbuk-do(Yeongdong-gun)

To commemorate the soul and spirit of Nangye Park Yeon, one of the three legendary gugak (traditional Korean music) musicians with Wang Sanak and Ureuk in Korea's ancient kingdoms, Yeongdong-gun, the hometown of Nangye, has organized regular performances of Nangye Gugak Troupe sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Nangye Gukak Troupe, the first county-level public gugak performance team, was established in 1991 to inherit the spirit of Nangye. The troupe started its performance with the opening show of the National Gugak Orchestral Music Festival in 1994 and has met audiences about 100 times every year. Meanwhile, the Nangye Traditional Music Museum and the Nangye Traditional Music Instrument Experience Center were opened in 2000 and 2006 respectively, helping Yeongdong-gun be titled the Mecca of Traditional Korean Music. The regular performances given every Saturday in Yeongdong Gugak Village enhances the status of traditional Korean music and reminds us of its value and importance.

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Jeju International Experimental Arts Festival (제주국제실험예술제)
Jeju-do(Seogwipo-si)

Jeju International Experimental Art Festival (JIEAF) is an annual festival that hosts exhibitions, performances, and art forums at various locations on Jeju Island. As the only international experimental art festival in Korea, the festival attracts both international and domestic artists who wish to release their creative energy and ideas in forms of experimental performances and artworks.

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Gohan Hambaeksan Wildflower Festival
Gangwon-do(Jeongseon-gun)

Hambaeksan Mountain is the highest mountain on the Baekdudaegan Range that is accessible by car. Additionally, the area is a major coal reserve site and the industrial train Taebaek Line passes over the northern part of the mountain. Built by Monk Jajang Yulsa during the 5th year of the Great Queen Seondeok Period, Jeongamsa Temple is close to a natural habitat of Manchurian trout, designated as Natural Monument No. 73 and has a seven-story stone brick pagoda, designated as Natural Treasure No. 410. Roads from Manhangjae Hill and Dumundongjae Hill to the top of the mountain have picturesque views. A range of wild flowers bloom every season in the area, creating beautiful scenery. Gohan Hambaeksan Wildflower Festival takes place throughout Hambaeksan Mountain, Manhangjae Hill and Dumundongjae Hill.

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Jeju Seongeup Village Tradition Reenactment Folk Festival
Jeju-do(Seogwipo-si)

Seongup Folk Village, the heart of Jeju Island's folk customs, hosts cultural art festival every October at Nammun Plaza. Not only does this festival promote to build a strong community and develop tourism, it also aims to preserve the traditional culture and customs as well as to provide entertainment to visiting tourists.

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Muju Namdaecheon Stream Ice Festival
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Muju Namdaecheon Stream Ice Festival is held in areas near Muju Namdaecheon Stream. Visitors can take part in many fun winter activities including fishing for trout, sledding and more.

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Gangneung Full Moon Rite
Gangwon-do(Gangneung-si)

Korea celebrates the first full moon of each lunar calendar. On this day, numerous events are organized to ensure a good harvest, a good catch, and a long, healthy life. The Gangneung Full Moon Holiday is a true reenactment of the ancient full moon ritual. Based on the local folk culture, the event represents the true essence of full moon festivals.

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Seoul Animation Center Character Festival
Seoul(Jung-gu)

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BOYS24 Live Concert
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.

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Nonsan Jeongwol Daeboreum Traditional Event
Chungcheongnam-do(Nonsan-si)

In celebration of the Jeongwol Daeboreum holiday held during the largest full moon of the year, Nonsan Jeongwol Daeboreum Festival is held to host annual rituals and provide a place for families to spend time together. The festival’s activities also include juldarigi (tug of war) in Nonsan-si, jegichagi (Korean hacky sack), a kite-flying contest for families to paint the sky, writing a family motto, neolttwigi (Korean seesawing jumping), rolling a hoop, paengichigi (top spinning), and other folk game activities.

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Hwacheon Jjokbae
Gangwon-do(Hwacheon-gun)

The Hwacheon Jjokbae Festival is more like a carnival with exotic and original rafts in competition. The winner takes home a cash prize, and many people, especially families and friends, participate in this one-of-a-kind summer experience. The Hwacheon Jjokbae Festival is a time for visitors to come together in the spirit of tradition and decorate the waters of the Hwacheon River with creatively designed tradition watercraft. The festival also includes water sports and various other events, totaling approximately 40 different programs. Festival Guide: The jjokbae (raft) contest has no limitations on the size or design, as long as the raft can hold up to 5 persons. Participants can enter the contest online. The rafts must function manually only, and must be self-designed and manufactured by the participants who will also personally ride the raft during the festival. This year, festival programs include a farm-stay for families, picnics, fishing by hand, a water treasure hunt, water balloon games, water gun games, and more water-related events. Also, bicycle riding, hiking, canoeing, underwater soccer, and more events that are offered to provide maximum enjoyment to all visitors. There is also an Indian Cultural Village, which offers a chance to experience Indian culture, and rabbit farm experiences are available for those seeking a more family-oriented activity. Also, programs include educational activities such as a trout and aquatic life aquarium, an otter life exhibition, and much more. Festival Highlights: The highlight of Hwacheon Jjokbae Festival is of course the jjokbae raft contest. The participants really make the contest more enjoyable with their unique costumes and creative boat-designs shown off during the water parade. To make the contest more fun, all participants prepare an item to reflect each year’s theme.  

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