The Gwangju Biennale: 10,000 Lives
Words by Hughie Samson The eighth Gwangju Biennale, which opens on September 3rd, presents a compelling investigation of the relationships which bind people to images and images to people. The exhibition is named 10,000 Lives (만인보) after a thirty-volume epic poem conceived of by Korean author Eun Ko while in solitary confinement for his participation [...]
Gwangju World Music Festival
Concerts August 27th – 29th Add Gwangju to the list of Korean cities striving to become a hub. In pursuit of its goal of becoming a cultural center, Gwangju has spent two years preparing for this huge world music festival. As this is the first year of the festival, there will no doubt be some [...]
38th Gangjin Celadon Festival
Family & Community August 7th – 15th The elegantly proportioned vase dyed a subtle shade of blue that you saw in a Korean museum somewhere was probably celadon pottery, the subject of this festival. The complex techniques of firing and coloring celadon were imported from China around the 9th century and subsequently improved by craftsmen [...]
Mokpo Ocean Culture Festival
July 30th – August 3rd Mokpo puts its nickname “city of lights” and its position on the coast to good use with this colorful festival lit up by fireworks going off above the coast. The five days of the festival are filled with tons of events including the Ocean Fountain Concert, Korea B-Boy Festival, and [...]
Yeonggwang Mud Marathon Festival
July 31st – August 1st Running on the beach, especially in the mud, is challenging to say the least. Try the 5 km and 10 km courses at Chilsan Beach on August 1st. There are other mud-related events such as a mud treasure hunt, mud eel fishing, and mud face painting. Still not enough mud? [...]
14th Annual Muju Firefly Festival
June 12th – 20th The arrival of fireflies is a surefire way to know summer is here. This festival celebrates the critters that light up to match the warm and cozy atmosphere of summer nights in the Korean countryside. The best time to see fireflies is at night starting from about 9 pm, and the [...]
MBC Tea and Crafts Fair
June 10th – 13th In its second year, the MBC Tea and Crafts Fair is a chance to step back to a time when not all tasks were accomplished through silicon and circuitry. The top artisans from Gwangju and South Jeolla Province are joined by other masters of their craft from across Korea. For those [...]
Digifesta: Media Art Festival
Through June 10th The technology surrounding us continues to change at a pace so rapid that we can barely keep up with it, and the transformation it brings affects the world of traditional art. To see some of the ways in which the digital revolution has affected art, visit the “Digifesta” media art festival, held [...]
Damyang Bamboo Festival
May 1st – 5th In the distant past, all of the Koreans in a village would gather together on May 13th to plant bamboo shoots. This custom is long gone, but a few years ago this festival was organized to celebrate it. This year, you can learn more about this versatile plant at the Bamboo [...]
April Jeolla Event Calendar
There’s always plenty to do and especially to eat in this southwestern area known for its fantastic food. Divided into North and South Jeolla Province, the major cities here include Gwangju and Mokpo.
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