Hadong Korea Zip-wire (하동 코리아 짚와이어) – Homepage http://www.hdalps.or.kr/ It is a zip line that starts at the top of Geumosan Mountain at an altitude of 849 m, boasting the longest length in Asia. The cast from “House on Wheels” and “I Live Alone” were in awe of the scenery of the tea fields with…
The Painters: The Gaya Kingdom – Gimhae(페인터즈 가야왕국-김해) – Address : 경상남도 김해시 가야테마길 161 (어방동) Cheolgwangsan Performance Hall at Gimhae Gaya History Park ※ Presentation Information – Age Limit All ages – Location Cheolgwangsan Performance Hall at Gimhae Gaya History Park, 161 Gaya thema-gil, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do – Event Duration 60minutes – Sponsor ㈜펜타토닉 –…
Wondongmyeon Minari Festival (원동면 미나리 축제) – Homepage yswondong.co.kr – Tel +82-55-382-5502 The Wondongmyeon Minari Festival celebrates the sulfur vitamin parsley, a local specialty of Wondong-myeon in Gyeongsangnam-do. A Minari (parsley) Town will be established after the festival to regulate the quality and price of parsley. – Address : Yongdang-ri, Wondong-myeon, Yangsan-si, Gyeongsangnam-do ※ Presentation…
Jinhae Gunhangje Festival (진해군항제) – Homepage www.changwon.go.kr – Tel +82-55-546-4310 Jinhae Gunhangje Festival is held in the areas of Jungwon Rotary and downtown Jinhae to celebrate the lovely cherry blossoms. Varied programs including a pre-event, cultural performances, a military performance, and others will take place during the festival. – Address : Tongsin-dong, Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do…
Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival (진주 남강유등축제) – Homepage yudeung.com – Tel +82-55-761-9111 The Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival is an event that continues the practice of making wishes by floating colorful lanterns down the Namgang River. This practice of over 400 years originated from the Siege of Jinju in 1592. The festival begins at sunset when…
Tongyeong Hansan Battle Festival (통영한산대첩축제) – Homepage www.hansanf.org – Tel +82-55-646-1592 The Great Battle of Hansan was a war in which Admiral Yi Sun-sin and his naval forces fought against the Japanese and won a great victory off Hansando Island in Tongyeong. The Great Battle of Hansan Festival commemorates the victory and Yi’s spirit of…
Hadong Wild Tea Cultural Festival (하동 야생차문화축제) – Tel +82-55-880-6583 The Hadong Wild Tea Cultural Festival is a fragrant celebration in Hadong, a region renowned for its green tea, historically known as the “king’s tea” due to its royal offerings. The Hadong 1000-Year Dahyang Trail is perfect for leisurely walks, connecting hills and tea fields…
Miryang Arirang Festival (밀양 아리랑대축제) – Homepage www.arirang.or.kr – Tel +82-55-359-4500 Listed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, “Miryang Arirang” is famous for its repetitive lyrical phrase “Look at me.” The Miryang Arirang Festival is held to remember and develop this traditional piece of music. This historic event began as the Miryang Cultural…
Sancheong Medicinal Herb Festival (산청한방약초축제) – Homepage scherb.or.kr – Tel +82-55-970-6670 The Sancheong Herbal Medicinal Festival is a celebration for those interested in traditional herbal medicine. Donguibogam (Principles and Practice of Eastern Medicine) and its author, Heo Jun, are highly regarded in Korean medicine. Sancheong, where Heo Jun studied, is home to Jirisan Mountain, which…
Gimhae Buncheong Ceramics Festival (김해분청도자기 축제) – Homepage festival.buncheong.co.kr – Tel +82-55-330-3245 The Gimhae Buncheong Ceramics Festival highlights the excellence of Buncheong ceramics and their everyday appeal. The festival offers a chance to see a wide variety of ceramics and participate in hands-on activities such as traditional kiln firing. – Address : 17 Buncheong-ro, Jillye-myeon,…