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| Spring in Korea |
Other Festivals
After months of cold winter weather, Seoul’s many springtime festivals are the perfect opportunity to explore the country, enjoy the outdoors, and learn new things about Korea. Here are some other spring festivals to enjoy.
After months of cold winter weather, Seoul’s many springtime festivals are the perfect opportunity to explore the country, enjoy the outdoors, and learn new things about Korea. Here are some other spring festivals to enjoy.
Venue: Gyeonggi-do Yeoncheon-gun Jeongok-ri Paleolithic Site
area
Description: This traditional festival is held in
Yeoncheon’s Jeongok
Village, where relics
from the Paleolithic era still remain. There are many interesting programs for
children, such as making huts while dressed as cavemen, cutting meat with an ax
and grilling it with fire, and exploring a cave. Children can also take part in
various games and learn about archaeology or attend a paleolithic performance.
The festival is especially popular among family groups.
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| Yangyeongsi Herb Medicine Festival |
Dates: May 2 - May 6, 2012
Venue: Daegu-si Jung-gu Namseong-ro Yangyeongsi (Herbal
Medicine Alley)
Description: The festival is held at the Yangyeongsi herbal
medicine market in Daegu. During the festival, visitors can enjoy the vibrant
market, while taking part in herb cutting, wrapping of medicine, and pounding
of rice cake dough. At the venue's marketplace, visitors can purchase rare
medicinal herbs at affordable prices.
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| Yi Sun-Sin Festival |
Dates: April 27 - April 29, 2012
Venue: Chungcheongnam-do
Asan-si Onyangoncheon Station Square
Description: Admiral Yi Sun-Sin led the Korean military to
victory in a famous naval battle against the Japanese in the late 16th century.
For this reason, he is revered as a great hero. Held in memory of Admiral Yi,
the Asan Great Admiral Yi Sun-Sin Festival opens with a splendid fireworks
display followed by musicals, performances, and a parade honoring Great Admiral
Yi Sun-Sin.
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| Cheongdo Bullfighting Festival |
Dates: April 18 - April 22, 2012
Venue: Gyeongsangbuk-do Cheongdo-gun Sossaum (Bullfighting)
Stadium (opposite side of Youngam Hotspring district)
Description: The Cheongdo Bullfighting Festival celebrates
one of Korea’s
traditional folk games of bullfighting. The nation’s most powerful cows (top
eight cows) compete for the trophy. There are also various performances by the
participating cows. Also organized are a fine arts exhibition highlighting
cows, and other cultural events.
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| Jindo Miracle Sea Parting Festival |
Dates: April 7 – April 9, 2012
Venue: Jeollanam-do Jindo-gun Hoedong-ri, Uisin-myeon Modo
Island area
Description: A phenomenon close to Moses’ Miracle occurs
every year in Jindo, Jeollanam-do
Province. Due to an
extreme low tide, the sea floor is revealed and a 2.8 kilometer-long and 40 to
60 meters wide pathway appears between mainland Hoedong-ri and Modo Island.
The festival held during the sea parting phenomenon is well known both in and
outside of Korea,
drawing throngs of visitors who come to see this miraculous sight.
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| Seoul International Marathon |
Dates: March 18, 2012
Venue: Seoul-si Sejong-ro Sageori (4-way intersection) to
Jamsil Main Stadium
Description: The Seoul International Marathon attracts over
30,000 participants each year. The 42.2 km course crosses through the heart of
the city and brings traffic to a halt. The race starts from the Sejong-ro area
near City Hall, passes by Cheonggyecheon Stream and the Hangang River,
and finishes at Olympic Stadium in Jamsil.
This is just a small taste of Springtime festival fun in Korea, to enjoy more of what Korea offers visitors during the Spring festivals go to the official travel website for Korea: www.visitkorea.or.kr and search ‘Spring Festivals’.
This is just a small taste of Springtime festival fun in Korea, to enjoy more of what Korea offers visitors during the Spring festivals go to the official travel website for Korea: www.visitkorea.or.kr and search ‘Spring Festivals’.
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