There are so many special days in May, the month of family. There are Children's Day, Parents' Day, Teacher's Day, Coming of Age Day, and Buddha's Birthday. The Lotus Lantern Culture Festival of the Busan Lotus Lantern Festival was held at Songsanghyeon Plaza from April 28 to May 14. Colorful and charming lotus lanterns lit the pretty lights and beautifully embroidered the city. The Busan Lotus Lantern Festival leaves Yeondeunghoe and the Lotus Lantern Parade that will be held on the evening of May 20. Waiting for the upcoming events, I will tell you all about the Lotus Lantern Culture Festival held at Songsanghyeon Plaza. ** Busan Lotus Lantern Festival Schedule Yeondeunghoe: May 20, 2023, at 6 pm, Busan Citizens Park Lotus Lantern Parade: May 20, 2023, at 7:30 pm (Busan Citizens Park - Hamajeong Junction - Yangjeong Junction - Songsanghyeon Plaza)

** The schedule for the 2023 festival has not been decided (separate notice if confirmed) K-POP Concert 2022 BOF's Flower, Online K-POP Concert with Korea's Representative Idols! K-POP LAN Concert, Flower of 2022 Busan One Asia Festival with Korea's Top Idol Groups! ★ 7 p.m. / Sun. Oct 30, 2022 Line up ※ The guests are subject to change. Brave Girls, AB6IX, GOLDEN CHILD, LE SSERAFIM

Busan Food Film Festa is a festival where you can enjoy various food-related content that features “Film” and “Food”. In this festa, you can enjoy various films that screening on different sessions and sharing your thoughts of food stories in movies with experts. Besides that, you can also have fun with several outdoor events included potluck table, craft beer zone, food truck zone, and flea market. Curious about food in movies? Want to try and taste Busan’s local dishes? Don’t miss out on this unique film festa! Come to Busan Food Film Festival and enjoy movies delectably! ** Festival schedule for 2023 June 30, 2023 (Fri) - July 2, 2023(Sun) / For 3 days

In October, Busan becomes the center of the film industry as it holds the Busan International Film Festival. As Asia’s major international film festival, the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) is held at the Busan Cinema Center of the Centum City and in the BIFF Square in Nampo-dong. The Busan Cinema Center, which is the Centum City’s main event hall, is the BIFF’s neat and splendid main cinema building that is accessible to the public. Moreover, the Community BIFF program is held by the citizens and people in the film industry at BIFF Square in Nampo-dong. This program was inspired by the early days of the BIFF when the public and people in film gathered in a friendly atmosphere over a drink after a film’s screening.

Autumn in Busan blooms with colorful lights. Gwangalli Beach and any spot overlooking the Gwangalli Ocean in Busan is crowded. People’s eyes are gathered on the ocean and the night sky lit up with fireworks. It’s the time for the Busan Fireworks Festival! The shining Gwangandaegyo Bridge begins coming into view. As the Gwangan Bridge gets closer, it becomes so crowded you can’t even find a gap to set your foot in. However, the people seem bright like the fireworks they’re waiting for, and you enjoy feeling the chilly sea breeze on this pleasant autumn night. What items can you prepare to make your Busan Fireworks Festival experience more enjoyable? Above all, you should pay attention to warmth. It’s warm during the day but very windy and cold in the sea area in the autumn night. So it’s a good idea to wear a warm coat and take a blanket even if you feel a bit hot when you go out. During the festival, Gwangalli is crowded, and it’s not easy to get back to where you were sitting once the fireworks start. So make sure you have something to eat and drink while enjoying the festival, and make a pit stop before you sit down. Go the fireworks place early, and share food with people to enjoy the festival together. It may take longer to wait, but you’ll soon forget it with the joyous festival atmosphere and more and more people gathering around.

In the middle of summer, when it’s scorching hot, more and more people gather in a quiet and spacious park called Samnak Eco Park. Suddenly, the front of the grand stage is crowded with excited people. Powerful beats, intense sounds, and vigorous vocals resonate throughout the park, heating the atmosphere. People are stomping along with the rhythm of selections played by music bands. The sound of footsteps also acts as another instrument, causing the atmosphere to reach its zenith. This is one of the scenes of the Busan International Rock Festival in July, in which your body moves with the music.

The blazing sun, cool ocean, golden beach, brilliant neon sign, and exciting music! Enjoy all of these at the Busan Sea Festival, Busan’s best summer festival.

Under the concept of a port festival, the Busan Port Festival is held in Busan during May for people to learn about the ocean and port and try out various experience-based programs. During the opening ceremony, a firework festival creates a magnificent view for over 20 min. Visitors can also ride the naval ship or cruise to enjoy a tour of Busanhang Port. Diverse programs that are highly popular with visitors include the large ship opening event, walk with family, stamp tour, and various maritime leisure programs.

October is the month of festivals. Busan holds numerous festivals, and the Dongnaeeupseong History Festival, held in autumn, has been established as Dongnae’s major festival with over 20 years of history as its theme.

**Gwangalli Yellowtail Festival** May 12nd ~ May 14th, 2023 Each April, the Gwangalli Yellowtail Festival is held against the background of Gwangandaegyo Bridge to succeed in the tradition of “Eobang,” or fishers’ cooperative organization. As thousands of people watch, the Naval Force Commander of the Gyeongsangjwa-do Parade announces the opening of the festival and the Jwasuyeong Eobang Nori, which is a play by fishers before heading out to fish to heighten the excitement. People gather to watch the guards changing ceremony at the newly reconstructed Suyeongseong Fortress. Participants who have succeeded in catching fish with their bare hands embody the excitement and fun of the festival.

The Busan Jagalchi Festival is held every October in front of Busan’s sea. For about four days at the Jagalchi Market, a representative fish market in Busan, this festival offers fresh seafood products from generous merchants in Busan.

Dadaepo Beach is known for preserving its natural beauty. In the ocean, artworks blend in as if they are part of nature. Moreover, pictures of the Sea Art Festival exhibit harmony between people and nature. Fall into the scent of art through the vast Dadaepo Sea. As you walk along the lush green Dadaepo Beach Park with the breathtaking scent of the sea, you will encounter the stretch of Dadaepo Beach. The sight of little sculptures hanging on the tree signals the start of the Sea Art Festival.

The lighting festival transforms the cold winter street into a romantic world that even seems to warm up the cold season. Why not jump into the romantic world of the Haeundae Lighting Festival, which fills the night sea of Haeundae with beautiful lights?

Busan Christmas Tree Cultural Festival is where Gwangbok-ro is embellished with different sizes and shapes of Christmas tree lights. People visit Nampo-dong to enjoy the magnificent festival that warms up the cold winter every night with beautiful songs and spectacular performances.

During the refreshing atmosphere in spring, the gentle river breeze carries the bustling sounds of Gupo Quay.

Filled with the fragrance of canola flowers, the Daejeo Eco Park is teeming with visitors looking to relax among the canola flowers during the Busan Nakdong River Yuchae (Canola) Flower Festival.