Dance with the Reeds at Gangjin Bay Festival!
ποΈ October 26th – November 3rd, 2024
Get ready for a whirlwind of fun and festivities at the Gangjin Bay Dancing Reed Festival! Held at the beautiful Gangjin Bay Ecological Park, where the Tamjin River meets the sea, this festival offers a unique blend of nature, music, and exciting activities for everyone. This incredible park boasts over 1,131 diverse species and is a haven for around 2,500 whooper swans each year. Imagine exploring this natural wonder while enjoying a fantastic festival!
What awaits you?
A Symphony of Music and Entertainment:
- Grand Openings and Closings: Experience the vibrant energy of the opening and closing ceremonies, including an emotional K-Pop concert to kick things off!
- Legend Song Festival, EDM Trot Party, National Gugak Center Concert: From traditional Korean music to modern beats, there’s a concert for every taste.
- 7080 Revival Concert & Busking Festa: Groove to the nostalgic tunes of the 70s and 80s, and enjoy the lively atmosphere of street performances.
- Kids Theater & Autumn Healing Fringe: Special performances designed for younger audiences and those seeking a more relaxed experience.
Eco-Adventures and Family Fun:
- Gangjin Bay Eco Playground: Bounce around on inflatable attractions, navigate a thrilling paper maze, explore the wonders of the bay’s ecosystem, and participate in engaging eco-classes. There’s even a two-wheeled green bicycle tour! Fun for the whole family!
- Autumn Romantic Reed Road: Stroll along the picturesque reed road, enjoy whimsical plaster mime performances, hop on the golden reed train, listen to enchanting music, rent a parasol for shade, and watch the kids’ faces light up with free balloons.
- Reed Forest Night Walk: Be mesmerized by the magical reed forest media facade and the breathtaking "Starry Night" large LED kite display.
Get Involved and Experience Gangjin:
- Citizen Participation Program: Join in the fun with Reed Forest Autumn Sports Day and the Gangjin Fishermen Harmony Competition. Discover local treasures at the Made in Gangjin market and savor delicious food at the Local Food Court and Hamel Cafe.
- Special Program: Test your knowledge with the Gangjin OX Quiz Show, enjoy the Korea Youth Trot Song Festival, participate in the Gangjin Youth Harmony Festival, immerse yourself in the Gangjin Culture and Arts Festival, and capture the beauty of the festival with the Reed Field Drawing Contest. Don’t miss the Gangjin Health Expo and the Gangjin Tourist Attraction Photo Exhibition.
- Hands-on Fun: Find the Golden Reed, take on the 99 Second Challenge, join a Zumba dance class or a relaxing yoga session, craft your own reed hat, create an Eva Armisen pressed flower frame, play retro games, fly a nostalgic kite, and get a digital tattoo.
Fuel Your Fun:
- Food Zone: Indulge in local delicacies at the Gangjin Local Food Court, explore a variety of food trucks, and enjoy quick bites like hot dogs, hotteok, toast, macarons, and more.
Essential Information:
π Location: 47 Saengtaegonwon-gil, Gangjin-eup, Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do
ποΈ Accommodation: Find hotels near the festival
π° Admission: Free!
π Contact: 061-430-3358
π₯οΈ Website: /www.gangjin.go.kr
