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Top 10 Festivals in Korea in Spring 2023 (April-May)

Updated: Feb 21

In Korea there are many festivals that occur in the warmer months of Spring that celebrate the change of season! One of the most popular Spring activities in Korea is admiring the beautiful cherry blossoms. You can even find festivals dedicated to these seasonally-blooming trees. Beyond cherry blossoms, you can enjoy lantern festivals, royal culture festivals, and more! Continue reading to discover the top 10 festivals in Korea in the spring of 2023.
 

1. Yeongdeungpo Yeouido Spring Flower Festival

Dates: April 4 - April 9

Location: Seoul

Highlights: Cherry blossoms viewing, exhibitions, photo zone, and food and art markets

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2. Powerful Daegu Festival

Dates: May 12 - May 14

Location: Daegu

Highlights: (2023-specific schedule yet to be announced)

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3. Taean Tulip Flower Fair

Dates: April 12 - May 7

Location: Chungcheongnam-do

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4. Silk Village Mountain Flower Festival

Dates: April 15 - 16

Location: Chungnam

Highlights: Walking course, spring-welcoming dance performance, photographer, flower tea-making, Bogok mountain Bibimbap

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5. Yongmunsan Wild Plants Festival

Dates: April 28 - April 30 and May 5 - May 7

Location: Yongmunsa

Highlights: Wild vegetable market, mountain vegetable cooking class, concert, children's musical

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6. Royal Culture Festival

Dates: April 29 - May 7

Location: Seoul

Highlights: Opening ceremony, parade, palace musical, various performances (event program is different for each palace)

Palaces involved in Royal Festival: Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace, Deoksugung Palace, Gyeonghuigung Palace, Jongmyo Shrine

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7. Mungyeong Traditional Chasabal Festival

Dates: April 29 - May 7

Location: Gyeongsangbuk-do

Highlights: Viewing of traditional pottery making, scavenger hunt, tea bowl painting, tarot reading

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8. Yeon Deung Hoe (Lotus Lantern Festival in Seoul)

Dates: May 11 - May 28

Location: Seoul (at various locations)

Highlights: Lantern parade, exhibition of traditional lanterns, lotus lantern play, Bongchuk lighting ceremony
 
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9. Busan Port Festival

Dates: May 27 - 28

Location: Busan

Highlights: Concerts, beer garden experience, fireworks show (2023-specific schedule yet to be announced)

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10. Pohang International Fireworks Festival

Dates: May 26 - May 28

Location: Gyeongsangbuk-do

Highlights: Fireworks show, live music performance, and food market

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