As a newly appointed GG supporter I have naturally been doing some research about the province. Something I really enjoy while exploring new areas is to visit festivals, cultural, movie or music any kind is great. However mosts lists I found were completely outdated or don't have information in English available.
Therefore, I decided to compile a list for you guys of festivals that are held in Gyeonggi province from July till December 2015.
July
7-16-2015 ~ 7-26-2015 Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival
The Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, or BiFan, is an international film festival held anually in July in Bucheon. Inaugurated in 1997, the festival focuses on South-Korean and international horror, thirller and fantasty films, with a particular attention to asian cinema.
7-24-2015 ~ 7-26-2015 Ansan Valley Rock Festival
Ansan Valley Rock Festival is Korea's biggest rock festival with a line up of big name musicians from Korea and abroad. It is held anually at Ansan Daebu Sea Breeze Theme Park.
August
8-12-2015 ~ 8-16-2015 Bucheon International Comics Festival
The Bucheon International Comic Festival became the top Asian comic festival, presenting world comic trends and presenting a vision for Korean comics.
September
September ~ October Heyri Pan Festival
HEYRI Art Valley is an artists village composed of creative & exhibiton space and performance ares of famous Korean artists. In the early fall of each year, an unique art festival is held by the new style's creation and apreciation as the general genres of culture and art are met and combined here.
Mid September Guri Cosmos Festival
In september of each year, the Guri Cosmos Festival is held in the beautiful Hangang river when the cosmos is fully blossomed. The festial is held for two days with approximately 200,000 visitors each year.
October
October Paju Gaeseon Ginseng Festival
Paju Gaeseon Ginseng Festival is held under the name of "Paju Ginseng is Gaeseong Ginseng". Trough this festival, Paju has been known as the special producing area of 6 year old ginseng and has established a stepping-stone to develop into Korea's representative ginseng hub.
October Yulgok Culture Festival
Yulgok Culture Festival is the representative traditional culture festival to beld to workship the morals of Yo Yulgok the Confucian scholar and leader of Giho school of Joseon Dynasty and to succeed to his spirit. This festival is held in Jaun auditorium where his tomb is located. The worship ceremoney and a parade made after passing exam was held. Also, Seowon concert and the Korean culture performance are held.
October Danwon Arts Festival
Danwon's World of Art "Danwon Art Festival" began in 1999 to preserve Danwon Kim Hongdo's artistic spirit and discover new talent. The festival is held every October at the Danwon Exhibition Hall. Major events include the Danwon Art Contest, Danwon Invitational Art Exhibit, Modern Art Exhibit, Danwon Exhibit, etc. There is also an artist corner which anyone can participate in.
October Icheon Rice Cultural Festival
Icheon Rice Culture Festival in Incheon-si, Gyeonggi-do combines the experience of great quality rice that fed the royal court and the culture of harvesting rice. There's a reenactment of a parade where rice was prepared and presented to the king, as well as a variety of foods to try, including a huge iron pot rice bow from which thousands of people eat.
10-07-2015 ~ 10-11-2015 Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival
Celebrating its 52nd anniversary this year, Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival is one of the largest culture and tourism festivals in Korea. It preserves the spirit of Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, and commemorates the filial affection and innovations of King Jeonjo, who built the fortress. Over the years, Suwon Hwaseong Festival has become established as a quintessential regional cultural festival that promotes the traditional culture and tourism of Suwon.
10-9-2015 ~ 10-11-2015 Jarasum international Jazz festival
Jarasum International Jazz Festival in Gapyeong-gun, gyeonggi-do
offers international jazz performances by well-known jazz musicians in an
outdoor setting. Website:
November
November Jangdan Bean Festival
Under the theme of "Well-Being Paju Jandan Bean", Jangdan bean festival is held with Jangdan beans grown in DMZ clean environment in Imjingak square.
December
December 31st Haeneomi Festival
Are there any festivals you would like to attend? Or is there a festival missing? Please, let me know in the comment section down below.
Love, Wietske
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