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Chungcheongnam-do(Buyeo-gun)

This festival celebrates the beautiful lotus flowers and highlights the importance of preserving wild flowers. Though the festival’s program contains many events related to lotus flowers, making paper lotus flowers and making lotus flower soap are two particularly popular programs with international visitors. Various other popular tourist destinations are located nearby the festival grounds, including several Baekje (18 BC-660 AD) cultural historic sites such as the Baekje Wangneungwon (royal mausoleum), Nakhwaam, and the Baekje Historical Museum.


Gyeonggi-do(Goyang-si) , Ilsan

First held in 1997, the Goyang International Flower Exhibition has attracted about over 5.7 million visitors thus far, including the 8th Flower Exhibition in 2014. The event is considered to be Korea’s representative international flower exhibition. This year’s festival will be taken place in Ilsan Lake Park in Goyang city from April to May with 320 related organizations, groups, and companies from 35 countries, to showcase flowers and various products made with flowers. Also, unique and rare plants exhibition, indoor garden decorated with flower art pieces, outdoor theme parks, making of flower plant experience, flower arrangement contests, as well as other cultural events and performances will be planned to add more joy to the flower festival.


Gangwon-do(Chuncheon-si)

The Chuncheon International Mime Festival presents a wide array of performances by hundreds of performing arts teams from Korea and abroad. Chuncheon is easily accessible by public transportation, and also offers easy access to other popular tourist attractions like Namiseom Island and Soyangang Dam.


Gyeonggi-do(Suwon-si) , suwon

Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival is a landmark festivity held every October at Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site built to commemorate King Jeongjo’s filial piety and dream for national prosperity and military power.


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Andong-si)

The mask play of Hahoe Byeolsingut Exorcism itself, performed first by merchants in Andong Hahoe Village around mid 12th century is designated as Important Intangible Cultural Property No. 69. Hahoe Village, a clan village of the Pungsan Ryu family, preserves the traditional Korean way of life. The entire village has been designated as Important Folklore Material No.122. The mask dance performance has been performed to wish for much happiness and a good harvest for the village. Event Programs: Byeolsingut Exorcism means an unusual and uncommon form of exorcism. In an agricultural society, a good harvest was considered to be the key factor of the village’s survival and the villages performed a sacrificial rite to pray to the heavens for an ever-lasting and bountiful harvest. As an act of incantation, the mask dance is made up of 10 episodes with a satirical story of former nobleman. The 10 episodes include: the ‘Gang Shin Episode’ (an invocatory rite of a would-be medium), the ‘Mudong Episode’ (the doll bride enters the stage), the ‘Juji Episode’ (Juji is an imaginary animal), the ‘Butcher Episode’ (a character butchers a cow without any hesitation), the ‘Granny Episode’ (the sorrow and joy of the lives of the public can be felt), the ‘Depraved Monk Episode’ (it satirizes the depraved monks and Buddhism at the end of the Goryeo dynasty), the ‘Nobleman Episode’ (it satirizes the hypocrisy and affectation of former noblemen), the ‘Dang Je’ (a ritual service for putting God back in his first place), the ‘Wedding Episode’ (the doll bride and the scholar marry) and the ‘Bridal Room Episode’ (describing their honeymoon).


Jeju-do(Seogwipo-si) , Seogwipo

This popular festival is held every year in November at Moseulpo Port, the southernmost region of Jeju-do Island. It celebrates the ‘Bangeo Fish (yellowtail)’, which is largely caught in this area. The meat of ‘bangeo fish (yellowtail)’ is chewy and tender, and so it is very popular served raw. It is also used in a variety of other dishes. Visitors can enjoy fresh bangeo at the festival and then pack some up to take home.Visitors can also try fishing and also sample some of Jeju’s other specialty foods such as heukdweji-gogigui (grilled wild boar meat), galchijorim (cutlass fish boiled in soy sauce with spices), and more. Don’t forget to admire the beautiful natural sceneries near the festival grounds and explore some of the many popular tourist attractions in Jeju. 


Gangwon-do(Gangneung-si)

The Gangneung Danoje Festival was designated a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2005 and is Important Intangible Cultural Property No. 13 in Korea in 1967. The festival serves to preserve the folk culture of the Joseon Dynasty and has been a popular festival since 1975.Danoje Festival includes rituals such as the Daegwallyeong Guksa Seonghwangje (a tribute to Monk Beomil, believed to protect Gangneung) and Yeongsinje (a deity greeting ritual). Folk performances, ssireum wrestling, swing riding, and tug-of-war competitions follow these rituals. During the Danoje Festival, visitors are also invited to participate in various events: watching a traditional wedding ceremony, making surichui rice cake, washing one's hair in iris-infused water, and drinking alcoholic beverages offered to the gods. There are also regional dialect contests and other cultural programs.


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

  Experience the ultimate K-POP concert while visiting Korea! Join the star-studded lineup at the 32nd Lotte Duty Free Family Concert! Celebrate the legendary music event of 2023-2024 Visit Korea Year! Discover the charm of Hallyu at Lotte Duty Free! The highly anticipated 32nd Lotte Duty Free Family Concert is back and better than ever, as it celebrates the "Visit Korea Year" for 2023-2024! Don't miss your chance to experience electrifying performances from the biggest names in K-POP, representing the best of Hallyu culture, as they take the stage at the KSPO Dome in Seoul from June 16th to 18th. After several years of virtual events due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lotte Duty Free Family Concert is returning to an in-person format for the first time in four years, making it the perfect occasion to plan a trip to Korea and immerse yourself in the phenomenal world of K-POP. Get ready to be captivated on Day 1 of the concert, June 16th at 7:30 p.m. KST, with performances from top-tier idol groups like NCT DREAM, Stray Kids, STAYC, aespa, KINGDOM, and Lee Chae Yeon. Day 2, taking place on June 17th at 6 p.m. KST, will feature an impressive lineup of artists including Sung Si Kyung, Gummy, Crush, Jukjae, ITZY, and ENHYPEN. The grand finale on June 18th at 6 p.m. KST will showcase the very best of trot music, with performances from Young Tak, Lee Chan Won, Jang Min Ho, Jang Yoon Jung, Jin Si Mon, and Song Ga In. Since its opening in December 2009, the Lotte Duty Free main store Star Avenue has been a cultural space dedicated to promoting Hallyu culture among international tourists. We highly recommend making time for some shopping at Lotte Duty Free while you're there, as it offers an incredible selection of products and a unique shopping experience that you won't find anywhere else. Embark on an unforgettable journey to Korea and witness the magic of K-POP live at the 32nd Lotte Duty Free Family Concert! Book your tickets now and join the celebration of the 2023-2024 Visit Korea Year! * 32nd Lotte Family Concert * Venue: Seoul Olympic Gymnastics Arena (KSPODOME) * Schedule: June 16th (Friday) to June 18th (Sunday), 2023 / 3 days


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.


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2023 DREAM CONCERT in JAPAN Get ready for the ultimate K-POP experience! Korea's premier K-POP festival, "DREAM CONCERT," is making its grand overseas debut on June 18th at Saitama Super Arena in Japan.  With the heartwarming theme "Hello, My Friends!", the "2023 DREAM CONCERT in JAPAN" aims to unite Korean and Japanese music enthusiasts in a celebration of friendship and harmony through the power of K-POP. This groundbreaking event will feature two spectacular performances in one day, showcasing an incredible lineup of top K-POP artists, including JYJ's Jaejoong (J-JUN), Junsu (JU), Kim Jae Hwan, AB6IX, Dreamcatcher, KINGDOM, AIMERS, Hi-Fi Un!corn, CLASS:y, ILY:1, JO1 (part 1 performance only), INI (part 2 performance only), and DXTEEN (part 2 performance only). Hosted by BTOB's Yook Sungjae, KINGDOM's Hwon, and IZ*ONE's Yabuki Nako, this is an event you won't want to miss! Date: June 18, 2023 (Sunday) [Part 1 Performance] Doors Open 11:30 / Show Starts 12:30 [Part 2 Performance] Doors Open 17:00 / Show Starts 18:00 Location: Saitama Super Arena(Japan) If you're planning a visit to Japan, don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the best of K-POP! Join us at "2023 DREAM CONCERT in JAPAN" and make unforgettable memories with fellow K-POP fans from around the world. Book your tickets now and let the music bring us all together!  1st Line-up ※ The guests are subject to change. ≪MC≫ YOOK SUNGJAE(BTOB | 육성재 | 陸星材), HWON(훤, フォン), Nako Yabuki(야부키 나코, 矢吹奈子|Nako Yabuki) ≪Artist≫ KIM JAE JOONG(김재중|ジェジュン|J-JUN), KIM JUNSU(김준수 | ジュンス | XIA)​, KINGDOM(킹덤), Dreamcatcher(드림캐쳐), ILY:1(아일리원), AIMERS(에이머스), Hi-Fi Un!corn(하이파이 유니콘), JO1(제이오원 | ジェイオーワン 1部公演only / 1nd performance only / 仅第 1 场演出)​, INI(아이엔아이 | アイエヌアイ 1部公演only / 1nd performance only / 仅第 1 场演出), KIM JAEHWAN(김재환), AB6IX(에이비식스)​, CLASS:y(클라씨)​, DXTEEN(2部公演only / 2nd performance only / 仅第 2 场演出) ※Lineup Subject to change / ※ 出演者は変更になる可能性がございます。予めご了承ください。/ ※ 根据主办方或出演ARTIST的情况,演出时间可能发生变更。 / ※ 根據主辦方或出演ARTIST的情況,演出時間可能發生變更。    Experience the ultimate K-POP sensation at the epic "DREAM CONCERT," making its grand overseas debut on June 18th at Saitama Super Arena. Join legendary artists and rising stars for a breathtaking showcase you won't want to miss. Secure your spot and be part of this unforgettable event! [Ticket booth exclusively for foreign visitors] 【Ticket Pickup Time: Part 1 Performance - 10:00~12:30 Part 2 Performance - 16:00~18:00】 Ticket Pickup place Location:  In front of STARBUCKS COFFEE on the 1st floor of Keyaki Hiroba (Keyaki Square)  / Starbucks Coffee - Saitama Shintoshin Look for the designated logos from each ticket sales site on X-banners at the location. Check Trippose.com HERE (Google Map)! Please make sure to exchange your tickets at the designated foreign visitors' ticket booth. ※ Any changes will be announced in advance. ★ Please note that once payment is made, cancellations are not allowed. ★ Cancellations after reservation confirmation will incur a 100% cancellation fee. No refunds will be issued, so please be cautious. Your reservation voucher and ID will be checked. (Mobile or printed vouchers are acceptable) ※ Please present your reservation voucher. Email confirmation of reservation alone is not sufficient. ※ Be sure to bring your passport on the day of the event. Date: June 18, 2023 (Sunday) 【1st Show】 Entrance 11:30 / Performance begins 12:30 【2nd Show】 Entrance 17:00 / Performance begins 18:00 Location: Saitama Super Arena(Japan) ※Emergency contact number: +82-10-7359-3255 (Contact available on the day of the performance only / 仅在演出当天可联系 / 公演当日のみ連絡可能)   Notice ※ For foreign ticket holders, please ensure to bring a valid ID (passport, alien registration card, or a passport copy along with an ID card issued in your country) to the ticket counter on-site to receive your pre-purchased ticket. ※ Performance times and artists are subject to change due to organizer or performer circumstances. ※ Cancellations after reservation confirmation will incur a 100% cancellation fee. No refunds will be issued, so please be cautious. ※ Delays may occur due to performance duration and traffic congestion. ※ Performance details are subject to change without notice due to local conditions. ※ All attendees must bring their original passport on the day of the event. (Korean residents in Japan must present their passport and alien registration certificate) ※ Seating will be determined randomly by the organizer on the day of the event. Seat selection in advance is not available. ※ Bringing food and beverages into the venue is prohibited. (Water is allowed) ※ Bag inspections may be conducted before entering the venue. ※ Neither our company nor the organizer will be held responsible for any lost or stolen tickets after they have been received. (No reissuance of tickets) ※ Performance times and artists may change without prior notice due to various circumstances. ※ Refunds will not be issued for personal health issues or customer convenience, except in the case of performance cancellation. ※ Admission and performance start times are subject to change. ※ Seating will be determined on the day of the event. Please note that seat selection in advance is not possible. ※ If a minor applies, it is assumed that parental consent has been obtained at the time of reservation. ※ This event will be held in strict compliance with COVID-19 prevention measures, following guidelines from the venue and local authorities. ※ The schedule may be altered due to the spread of COVID-19, requests, or guidance from the government, local authorities, and related organizations. ※Cancellation policy: non-refundable   ​ ※Emergency contact number: +82-10-7359-3255 (Contact available on the day of the performance only / 仅在演出当天可联系 / 公演当日のみ連絡可能)