Please Don't Miss Korean Festivals

Anseong Namsadang Baudeogi Festival

• Date: September 29 - October 3, 2016
• Location: Anseong Matchum Land in Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do

This festival celebrates the proud and fascinating history of Korea's oldest performance troupe, Namsadang. Once considered lower than the lowest servant, the Namsadang troupe rose to greatness in the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) and still remains a symbol of Korean pop culture and the city of Anseong (the troupe's birthplace). The group's traditional performance called Namsadang Nori, was inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2009.

Busan International Film Festival, BIFF

• Date: October 6 – October 15, 2016
• Location: Busan Cinema Center, Haeundae BIFF Village, BEXCO

The largest film festival in Asia, the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) is THE must-see event for movie buffs. Major theaters in Busan will screen domestic and international films, giving you a variety of options to choose from.

Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival

• Date: October 7 – October 9, 2016
• Location: Hwaseong Haenggung Palace Plaza & Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

In celebration of the fortress' incomparable beauty and important history, performers at the Suwon Culture Festival present a series of historical reenactments and events that once again bring Hwaseong to life, wrapping visitors in the magic of this treasured UNESCO World Cultural Heritage. Main events include a reenactment of the Royal Parade of King Jeongjo the Great, a fireworks display, and the Citizen's Parade.

Ganggyeong Fermented Seafood Festival

• Date: October 12– October 16, 2016
• Location: Areas of Ganggyeong-eup, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

As Korea's largest salted seafood market, Ganggyeong Jeotgal Market serves as the venue for the Ganggyeong Fermented Seafood Festival.This festival is an ideal place to taste the unique flavor of salted seafood dishes and experience the daily life of Korean fishing villages.

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