Cultural Tourism
GWANGYANG
Cultural Tourism
Festivals
March Baegunsan Mountain Gorosoe Festival
- Venue Gorosoe Altar, Donggok-ri, Oknyong-myeon
- Introduction It is a traditional local festival with proceedings of a traditional rite before the opening of the festival, Gorosoe Ceremony, and other festival events. The Gorosoe Ceremony is designed to wish for residents’ prosperity and extraction of abundant Gorosoe water.
March Gwangyang Maehwa Festival
- Venue Maehwa Village, Dosa-ri, Daap-myeon
- Introduction As the earliest spring festival in Korea, it is held at a time when splendid blooming apricot flowers are surrounded by a gorgeous view of the Seomjingang River.
MarchGwangyang Millennium Camellia Festivall
- Venue71 Baekgye 1-gil, Okgok-myeon, Gwangyang-si
- IntroductionThe Gwangyang Millennium Camellia Festival is a cultural event held every March at the Okgoksa Camellia Forest. This forest is home to over 10,000 camellia trees, creating a stunning display of beauty.
AprilBaegun-san(mountain) Guksa-bong(peak) Azaleas Festival
- VenueGuksabong Land, 433 Daechi-ro, Okgok-myeon, Gwangyang-si
- IntroductionBaegunsan's Guksabong is a famous mountain in the southern region, adorned with azaleas in April. These flowers gradually bloom from the base of the mountain, creating a splendid pink display. The azaleas gracefully blanket the area around Guksabong, captivating tourists and hikers with their stunning beauty.
September Seomjingang Culture Festival
- Venue Mangdeok Port (Mujeopseom Plaza), Jinwol-myeon
- Introduction The port, where the Seomjingang River meets the Gwangyang Bay and enters Namhae, hosts the festival with the theme of gizzard shads, the local produce of Gwangyang.
SeptemberGwangyang Gizzard Shad Festival
- Venue265 Mangdeok-gil, Jinwol-myeon, Gwangyang-si
- IntroductionThe Gwangyang Gizzard Shad Festival is celebrated in the area where the Seomjin River and Namhae meet. The festival was first held in 1998, following the revival of the song sung by fishermen while catching croakers in 1997. Since then, the festival has been held annually every September.
October Gwangyang Sutbulgui Festival
- Venue Seocheon Sports Park, Gwangyang-eup
- Introduction The festival celebrates Gwangyang Sutbulgui (grilled beef on traditional hardwood charcoals), which is a special, local cuisine.