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Things to do in South Korea, South Korea: The Best Cultural Events
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1. Hyoseok Cultural Festival
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
The festival pays respect to Korean writer Lee Hyo-seok and his legacy. His popular novel "When Buckwheat Flowers Bloom" is set in Pyeongchang's Bongpyeong region which is why the festival takes place here annually. Amateur and aspiring writers take part in the various essay and poetry contests, while exhibitions provide a deeper look into the author and his works. Various performances and events are also put on for visitors. The area is also famous for its buckwheat as reflected in the various food and dishes sold in the festival made from the grain.
2. Jeju Fire Festival
3. Andong Maskdance Festival
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By N8859GNameliam - London, United Kingdom
There were traditional experience centers where you could try making your own masks, as well as the performance that happens throughout the day. You have to buy a ticket to watch but it's worth it. It's something that is specific to Andong itself, and you can't find any place in Korea where the culture is so preserved and revered in such a fashion.
4. Damyang Bamboo Festival
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Damyang has long been famed for its bamboo which it celebrates every year at this major festival. The versatility of the local bamboo is on full display here whether used to make furniture and household items or its shoots used in cooking. The city also prides itself as an eco-city which is evident in the many tranquil and beautiful bamboo forests around which visitors can walk through.
5. Chuncheon International Mime Festival
6. Gimje Horizon Festival
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
The Gimje Horizon Festival celebrates Gimje's long agricultural roots with various agricultural contests, traditional performances, and cultural activities such as rice reaping. Various exhibitions on the local traditions and agricultural practices are informative but mostly in Korean.
7. Namwon Chunhyang Festival
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4.5 based on 10 reviews
The Namwon Chunhyang Festival is a four-day celebration of love that dates back to the 1930s. Each May, over a million people flock to Namwon to enjoy performances and events centred on the 18th century Tale of Chunhyang, Korea's best known love story. Love is in the air as festivalgoers travel back in time with traditional pansori music performances, the love lamp parade and a special feast, while lovers are able to revel in a variety of romantic activities.
8. Hi Seoul Festival
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
The annual Hi Seoul Festival combines elements of the city, art, and the city's culture to form this festival. Each year, a range of performances are invited, both international and local, to perform in various streets of Korea's capital. The festival also features a flea market, concerts, and exhibitions. The theme and performances changes yearly drawing repeat visitors.
