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Top 10 Festivals in Korea in Spring 2019 (April-May)
Updated: Mar 16
1. Yeongdeung-po Yeouido Spring Flower Festival
Dates: April 5 - April 11
Location: Seoul
Highlights: Spring Flower Art Market (homemade desserts, various handicrafts), food trucks, Korean Lantern Exhibition, Spring Flower Photograph Exhibition
2. Daegu Lantern Festival
Dates: April 27
Location: Daegu
Highlights: Lighting Ceremony, Lantern Parade, Wish Lantern-flying Event, Lantern Exhibition, Lantern Cultural Experience Program
3. Daegu Colorful Festival
Dates: May 4 - May 5
Location: Daegu
Highlights: Colorful Parade, Street Art and performances, Colorful Art Marketplace, Food Trucks
4. Taean Tulip Festival
Dates: April 13 - May 12
Location: Chungcheongnam-do
Highlights: Opening Ceremony, singing performances, animal feeding, fireworks show
5. Yongmunsan Wild Plants Festival
Dates: April 26 – May 5
Location: Yongmunsa
Highlights: Traditional Market, Retro Museum of Memories, Various Street Performances, Mural Village, 1,000 year old Gingko Tree
6. Royal Culture Festival
Dates: April 27 - May 5
Location: Seoul
Highlights: Opening ceremony, exhibitions, traditional music concert, parade (event program is different for each palace)
Palaces involved in Royal Festival: Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace, Deoksugung Palace, Gyeonghuigung Palace, Jongmyo Shrine
7. Mungyeong Traditional Chasabal Festival
Dates: April 27 - May 6
Location: Gyeongsangbuk-do
Highlights: Opening ceremony, exhibitions, Traditional Foot Spinning Wheel Contest, live performances
8. Yeon Deung Hoe (Lotus Lantern Festival in Seoul) 2019
Dates: May 3 - May 12
Location: Seoul
Highlights: Lantern Parade, Exhibition of Traditional Lanterns, Cultural Performances, Buddhist Cheer Rally Click for more information.
9. Jeonju Cultural Heritage Night Tour
Dates: May 25 - May 26
Location: Jeollabuk-do
Highlights: Outdoor Performance near historic buildings, Nambu traditional market, Hanbok Experience, Ganggangsulae dance experience
10. Pohang International Fireworks Festival
Dates: May 31 - June 2
Location: Gyeongsangbuk-do
Highlights: Opening ceremony, Grand Fireworks show, Street performances, lights parade, public concerts
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