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Festival dates and programs are subject to change due to local circumstances.
Spring
Flower Festivals to Signal the Changing of Seasons
Spring
announces its arrival in Korea with a blanket of yellow and white blossoms
spreading over the country. Cherry blossoms, apricot flowers, and cornus fruit
trees bloom from the beginning of March when the air is still chilly. The warm
season sees a host of festivals take place in Korea where visitors can stroll
amidst the glorious blossoming flowers and see the country at its best.
Gwangyang
International Maehwa Festival
Dates: March
23 – March 31, 2013
Venue: Seomjin
Village, Gwangyang-si, Jeollanam-do
Description: The
Gwangyang International Maehwa Festival has been a popular destination for
spring flower festival since 1997. In springtime, Seomjin Village boosts a
splendid landscape as the apricot flowers burst into bloom in Baekunsan
Mountain near the village.
Gurye
Sansuyu Festival
Dates: March
29 – March 31, 2013
Venue: Jirisan
Mountain Hot spring area, Sandong-myeon, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do
Description: Taking
place in the hot spring area ofJirisan Mountain, the Gurye Sansuyu Festival
features various hands-on programs like cornus fruit liquor making and sampling
of cornus fruit makgeolli. A number of performances such as pungmulnori (farmers'
music performances), Korean traditional music, and fireworks displays are held
throughout the festival period.
Jinhae
Gunhangje Festival
Dates: April
1 - April 10, 2013
Venue: Jungwon
Rotary, Jinhae-gun, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
Description: Taking
place in early April when the cherry tree flowers are in full bloom, the Jinhae
Gunhangje Festival draws more than 2 million tourists every year. Visitors are
greeted by showers of cherry flower petals under the tunnel created by cherry
trees. There are various events not to miss, such as the military band parade
and multi-media fireworks show.
Jeju
Cherry Blossom Festival
Dates: April
5 – April 7, 2013
Venue: Jeju
Citizen Welfare Town area, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
Description: The
Jeju Cherry Blossom Festival is a harmony of cherry trees and music. This year,
the festival features a cherry blossom photo zone and exhibitions of indigenous
wild flowers and orchids, allowing visitors to appreciate various spring
flowers. With the installation of lights, the festival can now be enjoyed fully
in night time as well.
Hwagae
Cherry Blossoms Festival
Dates: Early
April, 2013 (planned)
Venue: Hwagae
Market area, Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
Description: Organized
in 1993, the cherry blossom festival is held in Hwagae Market, a traditional
open-air market situated in the border between Hadong in Gyeongsangnam-do
Province and Gurye in Jeollanam-do Province. During the festival, the cherry
tree blossoms along the 6 kilometer-long road from the market
to Ssanggyesa Temple are a fantastic sight.
Icheon
Baeksa Sansuyu Blossom Festival
Dates: April
5 – April 7, 2013
Venue: Dorip-ri,
Gyeongsa-ri, Songmal-ri and Baeksa-myeon, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
Description: The
festival venue of the Icheon Baeksa Sansuyu Blossom Festival is a leading
producer of sansuyu (cornus fruit) trees of Korea, where the 100-year-old wild
sansuyu trees grow. In spring, the sansuyu flowers are in full bloom to
decorate the whole village in yellow, while red fruits signal the changing of
the season in autumn.
Yeouido
Spring Flower Festival
Dates: April
12 – April 18, 2013
Venue: Surrounding
areas of Yunjungno & Yeouido, Seoul-si
Description: The
Yeouido Spring Flower Festival takes place every April when cherry blossoms are
in full bloom. The street behind the National Assembly Building, called
Yunjungno, is lined with 1,400 cherry trees and is the most famous cherry
blossom street in Seoul. Visitors can stroll next to the Hangang River through
a tunnel of these magnificent trees. There are also street cultural arts
performances, a flower decoration exhibition, and a photo exhibition.
Cheongpunghoban
Cherry Blossom Festival
Dates: April
19 - April 21, 2013
Venue: Cheongpungho
Lake area, Cheongpung-myeon, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
Description: Cheongpunghoban
Cherry Blossom Festival takes place along the 13 kilometer road by Cheongpungho
Lake, where thousands of mature cherry trees sit in waiting. Various shows and
performances are scheduled, including a cherry blossom street concert, a magic
show, and a dance parade. Visitors can also take part in samplings of herbal
medicinal teas and food made of wild herbs. Near the venue are the Cheongpung
Cultural Property Complex, a TV drama filming location, and bungee jump sites.
Jeju
Canola Flower Festival
Dates: April
19 - April 21, 2013
Venue: Udo-myeon,
Jeju-si, Jeju-do
Description: Magnificent
fields of canola flowers decorate the whole island of Jeju-do, drawing large
crowds of visitors every year. The combination of bright yellow flowers and the
blue ocean makes this festival a perfect opportunity to enjoy spring on Jeju-do
Island.
Hampyeong
Butterfly Festival
Dates: April
26 - May 8, 2013
Venue: Hampyeong
Expo Park, Hampyeong-gun, Jeollanam-do
Description: The
Hampyeong Butterfly Festival is held on over 8,300 acres of land in
Hampyeong-gun, Jeollanam-do Province. Visitors are delighted by the sight of
tens of thousands of butterflies flying among the canola blossoms. Check out
the halls of butterflies, insects, and agriculture to explore some 20 types of
butterflies and see the process of growing crops.
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