Chungjang Street Festival of Recollection (광주 추억의 충장축제)
Chungjang Street Festival of Recollection (광주 추억의 충장축제)
– Homepage
recollection.kr/index.php
– Tel
+82-62-608-4672
The Chungjang Street Festival of Recollection is Gwangju’s largest signature festival, originating on Chungjang-ro in Dong-gu. Built around the universal theme of memories, it is Korea’s first festival of its kind, bringing together people of all generations and backgrounds. Geumnam-ro and May 18 Democracy Square, the festival’s main venues, hold profound significance in the history of democracy. They symbolize not only remembrance of the past but also Gwangju’s journey toward a hopeful future. Recognized for its excellence, the festival has been designated by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as both a Cultural Tourism Festival and an Honorary Cultural Tourism Festival. It has also gained international recognition through consecutive honors at the Asia’s Pinnacle Awards and Gwangju’s designation as a World Festival City. Looking ahead, the festival aims to grow into a truly international event through collaboration with the Asia Culture Center, embracing the cultures and shared memories of Asia. In doing so, it strengthens Gwangju’s role as a leading cultural city of Asia and provides a meaningful platform for communication and harmony through culture.
– Address : 226-22, Geumnam-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju
※ Presentation Information
– Event Date
20261007 ~ 20261011
– Schedule
14:00-22:00
– Location
Geumnam-ro, Chungjang-ro, May 18 Democracy Square, and Art Street
– Program
Opening Show, Administrative District Parade Symbol Exhibition, Asia Culture Street, Asia Culture Show, Happiness & Passion Hanmadang, Chungjang Glow Night, Rice Ball Competition, Five-District Daedong Nori, Special Invitational Parade, Residents’ Festival, Competitions & Administrative District Parade
– Sponsor
Gwangju Dong-gu, Dong-gu Culture & Tourism Foundation, Chungjang Festival Organizing Committee
– Sponsor Phone
+82-62-608-4672
– Fees
Free
◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox
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– Homepage
tour.gwangju.go.kr
Geumnamro Neighborhood Park, once the site of the Bank of Korea’s Gwangju branch, now hosts the enchanting Geumnam Butterfly Garden. Inspired by the glowing butterflies, the garden is a stunning curation by Gwangju, a UNESCO Creative City of Media Arts. It offers a magical setting for a night tour, transporting visitors into a fantasy world of vibrant colors and purple hues.
⊙ Gwangju Wongaksa Temple (원각사(광주))
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– Homepage
www.wongaksa.org
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⊙ May 18 Democratic Uprising Archives (5•18민주화운동 기록관)
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– Homepage
www.518archives.go.kr
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palace-hotel.kr
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⊙ Gwangju Cinema (광주극장)
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J-hope Hope World
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– Homepage
http://biummuseum.com/
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www.ramadaplazachungjang.com
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