Attraction in Jeju Island: Trick Eye Museum, Jeju Teseum Shangri-La Yacht Tour Seogwipo Submarine Viva Jet Boating Aqua Planet Jeju Andong Mask Dance FestivalAddress: Andong Hahoe Village, in the town of Andong, South KoreaTime: Sep.30th ,2016~ Oct.9th,2016 The Andong region has many renowned historical and cultural sites, such as Hahoe Village. However, the major cultural attraction of the region is the Andong Mask Dance Festival. Visitors to the festival can 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 an Important Intangible Cultural Asset of Korea. International mask dance troupes have also been invited to the festival, so visitors are exposed to folk culture from around the world. As well as performances, events in the festival program also include mask dance competitions and mask dance lessons, which are available for international visitors. Yeongdong Nan-Gye Korean Traditional Music FestivalAddress: 4-1, Buyong-ri, Yeongdong-eup, Yeongdong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-doEstimated period: 07 ~ 10 October Yeongdong, the hometown of Joseon Dynasty’s traditional music virtuoso, Park Yeon, is regarded as the center of traditional Korean music. Every year, the traditional Korean music festival named after Park’s pen name, Nangye, is held in the area. In addition to featuring various exhibitions and experience programs centered on traditional Korean music, the Yeongdong Nangye Traditional Music Festival offers cultural arts and foods in conjunction with the Yeongdong Wine Festival. Visitors can enjoy various program including royal ancestral rites, a parade, contest for reciting a sijo poem, and other hands-on program through traditional music. Gwangju World Kimchi Culture FestivalAddress: 60, Kimchi-ro, Nam-gu, GwangjuTime: Nov.18,2016 ~ Nov.22, 2016 Gwangju International Kimchi Festival is held to promote one of the famous locally produced specialties, Kimchi. The nation's singular Kimchi themed park, Gwangju Kimchi Town is the venue for diverse kimchi-related programs like cooking experience, planned experience, kimchi market, and other entertaining events. Also, the Kimchi Presidential prize will be awarded for the ‘Kimchi Master Competition’ held along with various hands-on programs. Participants can take home kimchi made themselves at the festival. Jeonju Bibimbap FestivalAddress: 20, Hyeonmu 1-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-doEstimated period: 23 ~ 26 October Jeonju Bibimbap Festival is an exciting food festival with the theme of Jeonju Bibimbap, one of the most recognizable local foods in Korea. This year’s festival, in particular, is hosted together with a variety of food events including Korea Food & Tourism Festival, International Fermented Food Expo, Jeonju Yakryeong Hanbang Expo, and Traditional Liquor Festival. Delicious traditional Bibimbap is waiting for your arrival. So, what are you waiting for? Recommended Reading>>> 3-Day Jeju Cycling Tour in Maple Season Best Destination for Maple Season in Seoul 2016Ⅰ Best Destination for Maple Season in Seoul 2016 Ⅱ |