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Suncheon Bay festivals

The Suncheon Bay reeds festival.

In 1997 Suncheon City Hall launched the Suncheon Bay Reeds Festival. This festival is held annually during the month of November.

During this 3-day festival visitors can indulge in activities such as feeding the migratory birds, taking ferry boat and motor boat rides on the "S" shape water canal of the Bay, making reed-based artwork, making and flying traditional kites and participating in a writing and sketching competition.

Visit the Suncheon Bay Reeds Festival to Experience the 'heart' of the Bay.

Inquiries: Suncheon City (Contact: The Cultural Publicity Office) Tel: +82(0)61-749-3328 / +82 (0)61-749-3742 Suncheon Bay

Suncheon Nakan Folk Village

Suncheon nakan-eub fortress festival poster.

The Nakan Folk Village offers historic features just as they would have been experienced during the Joseon Dynasty.

The Folk Village Festival takes visitors back into the historic life of the people of the Joseon Dynasty.

The Festival includes a variety of activities that will make it a great historic experience to be enjoyed by both old and young.

Nakan Folk Village is also a great place to visit during the spring months. Come and experience the beauty of Spring at Nakan.

Here, the visitor can participate in a tug-of-war game, a traditional farm music contest, the celebration of a 'diamond' wedding ceremony and many more events, just as they happened during the Joseon Dynasty.

Inquiries: Suncheon City (Contact: The Cultural Publicity Office) Tel: +82(0)61-749-3328 / +82 (0)61-749-3742 Suncheon nakan-eub fortress festival


namdo food culture fest.

For centuries, the food of Jeollanam-do was considered to be the 'Art of Taste'. There's a saying that: "Good vibrations come from good food" and this also reflects the motivational power of the pansori culture of Jeollanamdo. The taste is brought on by the rich nature and the generous minds of the people of Jeollanamdo.

The NAMDO FOOD FESTIVAL is held every October. This festival is held to celebrate the taste and richness of the food of Jeollanamdo Province.

The 6-day festival includes events like: Family picnics, a traditional food tasting experience, a cooking contest, a well-being food-color experience and many more. A National Farmer's Music Festival for university students is also held during this time.

Inquiries: Namdo Culture Fest (Visit: http://www.namdofood.or.kr) Tel: +82 (0)62-607-3332 Namdo Food Culture Festival
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