Yangyang Songyi Mushroom Festival

Theme Festivals 

Period September 25, 2009 - September 29, 2009 

The Songyi pine mushroom is so special that it is referred to as a golden mushroom or diamond in the woods. It is also particularly expensive, one kilogram of songi costs over 200,000 won. Access to the natural environment to these luxury pine mushrooms is strictly restricted, therefore the Songi Festival is a great opportunity to discover the mushroom's ecology and pick them in the mountains. Visitors can also...

• Aug 24, 2009
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Andong International Maskdance Festival

Theme Festivals, Traditional Art 

Period September 25, 2009 - October 04, 2009 

The Andong region has many highly renowned historic and cultural sites, such as Hahoe Village, however the major cultural attraction of the region is the Andong International Mask Dance Festival. Visitors to the festival will enjoy the many performances of Korea's traditional mask dances. These dances are an important part of Korea's heritage, in particular the byeolsingut talnori dance, which has been designated ...

• Aug 24, 2009
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Seogwipo Chilshimni Festival

Theme Festivals 

Period September 24, 2009 - September 27, 2009 

Seogwipo Chilshimni originally was the name of the 27km of land from Seongeup Village to Seogwipo Harbor in Jeju Island, however over the years it has come to mean “homeland” for Jeju citizens. The Seogwipo area is also one of the most popular tourist destinations in Jeju due to its beautiful ocean landscapes. The festival's program includes folk performances rooted in Jeju's history, legends, and natural environmen...

• Aug 24, 2009
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Bonghwa Pine Mushroom Festival

Theme Festivals 

Period September 24, 2009 - September 27, 2009 

Bonghwa's song-i pine mushrooms are regarded as a special delicacy, they grow only on the very best types of pine trees called ‘Chunyangmok Pine Trees'. They can be stored for long periods of time. At the Bonghwa Pine Mushroom festival, visitors will be able to observe the mushrooms in their natural habitat, and get the chance to harvest them. They will also be able to sample various alcohols and specialty d...

• Aug 24, 2009
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Seoul International Extreme Short Image & Film Festival

Theme Festivals, Movies 

Period September 23, 2009 - September 27, 2009 

The Seoul International Extreme Short Image & Film Festival will be held for five days from Sept. 23, 2009 at Seoul Digital Valley. The festival will screen films, animation, videos and commercials that are less than 3 minutes long. More than 1,000 films from 15 countries will be shown. * Dates: Sept. 23-27, 2009 * Venue: Seoul Digital Valley, cinemas in Guro area * How to get there Gasan Digital Complex ...

• Aug 24, 2009
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Cheonan Heungtaryeong Dance Festival

Theme Festivals, Traditional Art 

Period September 23, 2009 - September 27, 2009 

The Heungtaryeong Dance Festival celebrates the traditional dances, songs, and costumes of Korea. Cheonan is a transportation hub that is connected to Seoul by subway, train, and bus, so it is easily accessible even for first-time visitors. Of the numerous events, some, such as the singing and dance competitions, encourage international visitors to participate. There is also a reenactment of a traditional Korean w...

• Aug 24, 2009
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Anseong Namsadang Baudeogi Festival

Theme Festivals, Traditional Art 

Period September 22, 2009 - September 27, 2009 

The 'Namsadang' were troupes of entertainers who traveled around the country during the latter years of the Joseon Dynasty (1392~1910), performing dances, songs, and acrobatics at marketplaces and villages. Today they are more commonly known as performance artists. 'Baudeogi (1848~1870)', which is the festival's theme, was a woman who was the leader of one of Anseong's Namsadang groups, which at the time was thought to b...

• Aug 24, 2009
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2009 Gwacheon Hanmadang Festival

Theme Festivals 

Period September 22, 2009 - September 27, 2009 

The Gwacheon Hanmadang Festival is an annual street event that began in 1997. Korean traditional performances such as the outdoor play "madanggeuk" and Korean narrative opera "pansori” will be shown together with unique performances from abroad from Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Also selected in the list of top 10 festivals in Gyeonggi-do (Gyeonggi Province) the festival also has various experience programs for...

• Aug 24, 2009
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The 6th Experimental Film and Video Festival

Theme Festivals, Movies 

Period September 10, 2009 - September 16, 2009 

The 6th Experimental Film and Video Festival will be held from Sept. 4 to 10, 2009 at Seoul Art Cinema and Indie Space in Seoul. The festival will feature about 200 films. * Dates: Sept. 4-10, 2009 * Venue: Seoul Art Cinema, Indie Space * How to get there - Indie Space Get off at Euljiro 3-ga station (subway line 2, 3), go out to exit No. 12 and walk about 7 minutes. Blue bus No. 108, 406, 471, 4...

• Aug 24, 2009
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2009 Jeju International Delphic Games

Theme Sports, Traditional Art 

Period September 09, 2009 - September 15, 2009 

The Delphic Games are historically a peace creating competition of the Arts. They took place for about 1000 years in ancient Greece one year prior to the Olympic Games. Six months before the beginning of the Games the organizers proclaimed the Delphic Peace Accord. Thereby, Delphi became the neutral crossroads for solving conflicts. Nowadays, the competitions, presentations and exhibitions offer an impre...

• Aug 24, 2009
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Yeongdong Nangye Traditional Music Festival

Theme Festivals, Traditional Art 

Period September 04, 2009 - September 08, 2009 

Yeongdong, where the Nangye Traditional Korean Music Festival will be held, is the hometown of Park Yeon, one of Korea's three top traditional music experts. Park Yeon created the theory of Korean traditional music during the Joseon dynasty and also produced various instruments such as the string instrument, percussion instrument, and wind instrument. In addition to his creations, he is also very famous for h...

• Aug 24, 2009
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Hyoseok Culture Festival

Theme Festivals 

Period September 04, 2009 - September 14, 2009 

Bongpyeong in Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do Province is not only the birthplace of Lee Hyo-seok, a leading Korean novelist, but also the backdrop for his most famous short story When the Buckwheat Blossoms. The story, included in Korean high school textbooks, is an excellent description of the feelings of the Korean people as well as the natural beauty of Bongpyeong. A commemoration to the renowned author, the...

• Aug 24, 2009
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