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Jeonju Bibimbap Festival
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10-21-2010 ~ 10-24-2010 |
| Region |
Jeollabuk-do
Jeonju Bibimbap Festival is an exciting food festival with the theme of Jeonju Bibimbap, one of the most recognizable local foods in Korea. |
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Yeongdong Grape Festival
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09-03-2010 ~ 09-07-2010 |
| Region |
Chungcheongbuk-do
Every September, Yeongdong—the largest grape production area in Korea—hosts the fun, Yeongdong Grape Festival. Situated in the far south of Chungcheongbuk-do, Yeongdong boasts grapes. |
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Great Baekje World Festival
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09-18-2010 ~ 10-17-2010 |
| Region |
Chungcheongnam-do Showcasing the cultural heritage of the Baekje Dynasty, the festival is a global event in collaboration with China and Japan. |
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Sunchang Fermented Soybean Festival
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10-08-2010 ~ 10-10-2010 |
| Region |
Jeollabuk-do Sunchang Fermented Sauce Festival is held every fall at Sunchang, a city of health and longevity. Sunchang hot pepper sauce, which used to be presented to the Royal Family during the Joseon Dynasty. |
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Suwon Hwaseong Culture Festival
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10-06-2010 ~ 10-10-2010 |
| Region |
Gyeonggi-do Suwon Hwaseong Culture Festival is a landmark festivity held in the Suwon region every October in celebration of Suwon Citizen’s Day. A range of events including Enactment of the Royal Parade of King |
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Seoul International Fireworks Festival
| Period |
10-09-2010 ~ 10-09-2010 |
| Region |
Seoul For one night every year, the night skies above the Hangang River Park are ablaze with color as the spectacular Seoul International Fireworks Festival. |
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Seoul Drum Festival
| Period |
09-04-2010 ~ 09-30-2010 |
| Region |
Seoul Beginning in 1999, the Seoul Drum Festival has become one of the most popular festivals in Seoul. Joined by professional and amateur musicians, the festival offers a wide array of percussion performance. |
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Pusan International Film Festival (PIFF)
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10-07-2010 ~ 10-15-2010 |
| Region |
Busan Pusan International Film Festival (PIFF) is one of the largest film festivals in Korea. Beginning in 1996 as the first international film festival in Korea, it has become a major global events. |
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Busan Jagalchi Festival
| Period |
10-13-2010 ~ 10-17-2010 |
| Region |
Busan The ‘Jagalchi Market’ is the largest seafood market in Korea, and is one of Busan’s most well-known tourist attractions. This festival takes place in the autumn every year. |
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Gwangju Kimchi Culture Festival
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10-23-2010 ~ 10-31-2010 |
| Region |
Gwangju The Gwangju region is the agricultural heartland of Korea and is known as “home of the delicacies”. It has been producing rice and other agricultural products on its wide open plains since long ago. |
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Yeongju Punggi Ginseng Festival
| Period |
10-01-2010 ~ 10-06-2010 |
| Region |
Gyeongsangbuk-do Pung-gi ginseng is only grown in the Sobaeksan Mountains and is widely known for its superior quality. The Pung-gi Ginseng festival coincides with the peak of the harvesting season each year. |
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Ganggyeong Fermented Seafood Festival
| Period |
10-20-2010 ~ 10-24-2010 |
| Region |
Chungcheongnam-do Ganggyeong is well known for its salted seafood market, which is the largest in Korea. This traditional market, which dates back 200 years, stocks both fresh seafood and salted seafood. |
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Yangyang Songyi Mushroom Festival
| Period |
09-24-2010 ~ 09-28-2010 |
| Region |
Gangwon-do 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. |
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Andong International Maskdance Festival
| Period |
09-24-2010 ~ 10-03-2010 |
| Region |
Gyeongsangbuk-do 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. |
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Chungmuro International Film Festival in Seoul
| Period |
09-02-2010 ~ 09-10-2010 |
| Region |
Seoul The 4th Chungmuro International Film Festival in Seoul is held between September 2 and 10, 2010. Focusing on “Discovery, Restoration, and Creation,” this year’s festival offers over 172 movies. |
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Icheon Rice Cultural Festival
| Period |
10-21-2010 ~ 10-24-2010 |
| Region |
Gyeonggi-do Icheon is famous for producing the best rice in Korea. In fact Icheon rice is so good that it used to be served to the king of Korea, and is still highly thought of today. |
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Busan Biennale
| Period |
09-11-2010 ~ 11-20-2010 |
| Region |
Busan The Busan Biennale is a grand-scale art exhibition, which unifies Busan Young Biennale, Sea Art Festival, and International Outdoor Sculpture Symposium for the purpose of promoting local art |
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Geumsan Insam(Ginseng) Festival
| Period |
09-03-2010 ~ 09-12-2010 |
| Region |
Chungcheongnam-do The Geumsan Insam(Ginseng) Festival is Geumsan County’s leading festival. Geumsan County, which is located in Chungcheongnam-do province, is the largest producer of ginseng in Korea |
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Jeonju Daesaseup Festival
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10-05-2010 ~ 10-05-2010 |
| Region |
Jeollabuk-do Daesaseup originated from pansori music that first appeared around the time of King Yeongjo’s reign (Joseon Dynasty) and has been passed down until today. |
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Seoul Yangnyeongsi Herb Medicine Culture Festival
The Herb Medicine Festival has been held every fall from 1995 in Yangnyeongsi (약령시), the largest herbal medicine marketplace in Seoul. The festival celebrates the history and effectiveness of the nation's traditional herb medicine and raises international awareness of Seoul’s Yangnyeongsi market.
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Ganghwa Dolmen Culture Festival
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10-23-2010 ~ 10-24-2010 |
| Region |
Incheon Ganghwa Dolmen Cultural Festival is the most famous of Ganghwa Island’s festivals. It celebrates the island’s dolmens, which have been designated as a World Heritage site by UNESCO. |
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