✨ Oncheoncheon Light Festival ✨
Dazzling Winter Nights in Busan
🗓️ December 20, 2024 – February 2, 2025
Get ready to be enchanted! The Oncheoncheon Light Festival returns to Busan, transforming Oncheoncheon near Dongnae Station into a breathtaking wonderland of illuminations. This year’s festival promises a fresh spectacle of light displays and interactive experiences, setting it apart from previous editions and other regional light festivals. Enjoy festive performances, delicious food truck treats, and create unforgettable winter memories.
What Makes This Year Special?
Each year, the Oncheoncheon Light Festival adopts a new theme, resulting in entirely new light structures and installations. This commitment to innovation ensures a unique experience, unlike any other light festival in the region. This year, alongside the dazzling displays, you’ll find exciting new additions to the citizen participation program, guaranteeing a truly memorable visit.
Highlights:
1. Grand Lighting Ceremony:
- When: December 20, 2024, 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM
- Where: Snowflake Plaza, Dongnae Station Exit 4
- Be there for the magical moment the lights ignite, marking the official start of the festival!
2. Interactive Fun: Join the fun with these engaging activities from December 20th to 31st:
- Artificial Snow Experience (5:00 PM – 8:00 PM): Frolic in a winter wonderland created by three snow machines!
- Daily Busking Performances (6:00 PM – 7:00 PM): Enjoy a variety of captivating performances, from magic shows to B-boying, with new acts each day.
- Wish Heart Photo Zone (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM): Write your wish on a transparent ball and add it to the shimmering display, creating a beautiful photo opportunity.
3. Food Truck Delights:
- Weekdays: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM (4 trucks)
- Holidays: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM (7 trucks)
- Indulge in a diverse range of culinary treats from a variety of food trucks.
Event Details:
- Location: 1324 Jungang-daero, Dongnae-gu, Busan (Oncheon-dong)
- Fee: Free
- Accommodation: Book your stay near the festival!
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- Website: Visit the official website
What is Oncheoncheon?
Oncheoncheon is a vibrant district located in Busan, South Korea, known for its picturesque stream that flows through the area. The name "Oncheoncheon" translates to "hot spring stream," highlighting the region’s historical association with natural hot springs. Over the years, Oncheoncheon has evolved into a popular tourist destination, featuring well-maintained riverside parks, scenic walking trails, and recreational areas that draw both locals and visitors.
The stream itself serves as an oasis of tranquility amidst the hustle and bustle of urban life, providing a beautiful setting for various activities and events. During the Oncheoncheon Light Festival, the area transforms into a magical wonderland, illuminated by dazzling light displays that reflect off the stream’s surface, creating a truly enchanting atmosphere. This annual festival celebrates the unique charm of Oncheoncheon, encouraging people to experience its natural beauty while enjoying the festive fun and culinary delights offered by numerous food trucks.
