KIAF 2009 (2009 Korea International Art Fair)

Theme Exhibitions 

Period September 18, 2009 - September 22, 2009 

Korea International Art Fair (KIAF) organized by the Galleries Association of Korea in 2002 has become one of the most important venues for presenting modern Korean art in Korea. Many prestigious artworks from home and abroad were on display for the past successful years, capturing the hearts of many art lovers at home. For this year KIAF has appointed India as the honored guest country and will present some...

• Sep 02, 2009
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Seoul International Fireworks Festival

Theme Festivals 

Period September 26, 2009 - September 26, 2009 

For one night every year, the night skies above the Hangang River Park are ablaze with color as the spectacular Seoul International Fireworks Festival gets under way. This year, it will take place from 19:30 to 20:45. Spectators eagerly await the fireworks displays, put on by Korean experts as well as international teams. Expect to see not only fireworks but a total visual extravaganza, as the pyrotechnics will ...

• Sep 01, 2009
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2009 Dongdaemun Fashion Festival

Theme Festivals 

Period September 02, 2009 - September 25, 2009 

The 2009 Dongdaemun Fashion Festival will be celebrating its 7th festival this year, and will run from September 1st to September 11th at Dongdaemun Fashion Town, Seoul's most representative shopping district. Every year in early September, extensive sales events and shopping events open at the Dongdaemun Fashion Town to greet the nationally celebrated Korean Thanksgiving holiday, Chuseok. Festivities also inclu...

• Aug 24, 2009
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2009 Cheongju International Craft Biennale

Theme Exhibitions 

Period September 23, 2009 - November 01, 2009 

The 2009 Cheongju International Craft Biennale is made up mainly of exhibition, contest and fair followed by seminar, forum, overseas booths, experience programs and more. The exhibition hall no. 1 titled “Encounter” will display works of some 50 artists from 20 nations and hall no.2 titled “Empty Space,” an interaction between crafts and other genres of art including fashion, design, music, dance and ...

• Aug 24, 2009
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Seoul Gift Show 2009

Theme Exhibitions 

Period September 10, 2009 - September 13, 2009 

Seoul Gift Show held by the Seoul Metropolitan Government and the Korea Federation of Handicrafts Cooperatives is the largest exhibition of culture and tourism products in Korea. About 400 domestic and international companies will come together and participate in Seoul Gift Show. This year's exhibition provides special opportunities for international trade such as buyer's negotiations for exporting, sales a...

• Aug 24, 2009
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Chungju World Martial Arts Festival

Theme Festivals, Sports 

Period September 23, 2009 - September 29, 2009 

This festival showcases all of the world's martial arts forms, as well as Korea's traditional martial arts. This festival opens with the theme 'Five Thousand Years of Spirit and Martial Arts', showcasing demonstrations of Taekkyeon, Taekwondo, and Hapkido by Korea's traditional martial arts groups. Martial artists from 30 nations, including Japan, China, New Zealand, France, have been invited to the festival, and will ...

• Aug 24, 2009
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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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