Festivals | When in Busan

Haeundae Lighting Festival filling the night sea of Haeundae with romance

Jump into the lights that fill the sea

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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?

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Busan Christmas Tree Cultural Festival, the feast of Christmas tree lighting

Special lights in winter

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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.

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Nakdonggang Gupo Naru Festival, romantic memories of Gupo Quay

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

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An artistic transformation of sand at the Haeundae Sand Festival

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A sand sculpture made by world-renowned artists is built on the sandy beach of Haeundae. The Haeundae Sand Festival creates a vast outdoor museum in a new exhibition theme each year to present an unforgettable beach experience to visitors. Awesome sand art appeals its charm against the background of the beautiful ocean of Haeundae, and the surrounding deck helps people move comfortably without worrying about getting stuck in the sand, as well as other operations parade, flea market, and various experience-based programs, including sandboard and sand treasure hunt. **Haeundae Sand Festival** May 24th ~ May 27th, 2024

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The Busan Chinatown Culture Festival encourages full excitement in Busan Chinatown!

Discover the charms of Busan’s Chinatown!

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Busan Station has been the home of various cultural and historical buildings, such as the Japanese Consulate, the Chinese Consulate, and the base of the US Armed Forces and ocean freighters. Among the residential areas for Chinese people in Busan, this Chinatown has been the largest as the Chinese Consulate was established here. Various Chinese restaurants with their unique atmospheres and delicious dishes have been set up in front of Busan Station, attracting both Busan citizens and tourists.

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A spring flower blossoming in Korea and Japan through the Joseon Tongsinsa Festival

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** 2024 Joseon Tongsinsa Festival 3rd(Fri) - 5th(Sun) May, 2024 On a spring day full of warmth and new life, the Yongdusan Park is busy putting together the Joseon Tongsinsa Festival Parade Reenactment. The Joseon Tongsinsa is a large peace envoy dispatched to Japan during the Joseon Dynasty. In addition to officials bearing the message of the sovereign, Japan requested the dispatch of doctors, painters, and acrobats. The recordings on the Joseon Tongsinsa, which greatly influenced the various industries of Japan, including the arts and culture, were registered as UNESCO Memory of the World in Japan and Korea. WithGiven this, the Joseon Tongsinsa paradeParade before our eyes holds a deeper significance.

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Tour the maze of alleys at the Gamcheon Culture Village Alley Festival.

Gamcheon Culture Village Alley Festival

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Gamcheongol Village is full of fun, as village people prepare for a banquet and invite guests to the Gamcheon Culture Village Alley Festival. Art penetrates the village that carries the scars of the war to recreate the village into a successful icon of conservation and regeneration. Normally, a tour is conducted for each village where people follow a map to collect stamps. During the time of the festival, there are programs at each alley to link tourists on an alley tour with residents for a fun and unique experience. **Gamcheon Culture Village Alley Festival** October 27th ~ October 29th, 2023

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Busan Go Festival

Enjoy the alleys of Busan at the Busan Alleyway Festival

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** 2023 Busan Go Festival May 20th ~ May 21st, 2023 Dong-gu / Yeongdo-gu, Busan Every May, four alleyways collaborate with the arts and culture to present to people the Busan Alleyway Festival that takes pride in the value and charms of the original downtown of Busan. The festival connects the “Forty Stairs” of Jung-gu, “Baegnyeon Songdogil Alleyway” of Seo-gu, “Huinnyeoul Culture Village” of Yeongdo-gu, and “168 Stairs” of Dong-gu to offer the characteristic tourist attractions of each region, various programs, and events. Stroll along the alleyways of the old capital of Busan that led the revival of modern Busan for a fun and memorable day!

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Sasang Riverside Festival

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Sasang Riverside Festival is held in October each year at the same time the cherry blossoms bloom along the Nakdonggang Riverside. This cultural feast is held at the Samnak Eco Park, a beautiful natural environment along the Nakdonggang River. People fill the seats in front of the main stage, eagerly anticipating the events that about to unfold in front of their eyes. They know they are in for something special. There are long lines at the food booths and the experience booths. After having their fill of delectable food, visitors immerse themselves in hands-on experiences. On the other hand, as the audience members indulge themselves in the various performances taking place on stage, they’re also delighted by what they see and hear. **Sasang Riverside Festival** October 21st ~ October 22nd, 2023

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Enjoy the colorful lotus lantern tunnel at the Samgwangsa Lotus Lantern Festival

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The Samgwangsa Temple lights up lotus lanterns on Buddha’s birthday until dawn. Tens of thousands of lotus lanterns stand on the outskirts of Baegyangsan Mountain. It’s a remarkable festival that lights up the darkness in the world through the wisdom of Buddha. Climb up the stairs lit up by a tunnel of lotus lanterns to get away from reality and delve into a fantasy world. Light created by the numerous lanterns dazzles the eyes. Reach the summit on the back of the Samgwangsa Temple to enjoy the magnificent view of lotus lanterns. It feels like the dark mind full of worries have been lit up. ** 2023 Samgwangsa Lotus Lantern Festival 7th (Sun) - 27th (Sat) May, 2023

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The beautiful and brilliant hydrangea at Taejongdae Park

Visiting the Busan Hydrangea Flower Cultural Festival

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** 2023 Busan Hydrangea Flower Cultural Festival has been canceled. In Busan, there is a festival that you must visit in early summer before the vacation season begins in earnest. The Hydrangea Flower Cultural Festival is held yearly between late June and early July at the Taejongsa Temple, located in Taejongdae Park. Enjoy the beautiful coastal landscape and the multicolored hydrangea at this must-visit tourist destination.

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Samnak Cherry Blossom Festival, Cherishing Dreamlike Moments

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Beer lovers! Come and visit the Centum Beer Festival!

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Feel the heat of youth in the city!

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Haeundae Full Moon & Spa Festival on a Full Moon Night

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On the 15th day of the first lunar month of each year, the Haeundae Full Moon & Spa Festival is held to welcome the marvelous sight of the full moon. At the start of the street parade, the festival’s atmosphere is heightened with the viewing of a celebratory performance of traditional Korean song and dance. The Bonfire Festival, which is the highlight of the event, begins when the full moon is about to rise. On the other hand, the Moon House is filled with notes containing people’s wishes for the new year. After a boisterous countdown by everyone present, the Moon House is set on fire with the traditional farmers’ music band adding to the gaiety of the occasion. As you watch the Moon House blazing with fire, you can hold your hands together and make a wish. **2024 Haeundae Full Moon & Spa Festival ** February 22nd ~ 24th, 2024

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Haeundae Polar Bear Festival, the Thrill of Icy-Cold Midwinter

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For people with nerves of steel, enjoy a unique sports experience by jumping into the freezing ocean. The Haeundae Polar Bear Festival is here! The festival includes various side events, along with performances by pop singers. Moreover, the fever pitch at the festival site will be enough to melt away the frigid cold in Haeundae during the middle of winter. At the starting signal, everyone dives into the sea. Faces full of joy reveal the spirit of true polar bears that don’t care about the cold. You did it! We applaud the courage and bravery of the participants who have battled and braved the winter sea

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Explore the culture at Geumjeongsanseong Festival

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In May, a season of festival, Geumjeong-gu, Busan, holds the three-day Geumjeongsanseong Festival in the area of Oncheoncheon Stream—a scenic walkway—and Geumjeongsanseong Fortress, the longest fortress in Korea.

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