There’s no denying - Korean people LOVE festivals. From the moment the calendar turns ‘spring’ almost every weekend there will be some kind of a marathon, festival or event. We love festivals too, so here is our top most unique (or maybe the most fun?;) ) festivals in Korea! How many of these do you know?
1️⃣Daegu Chimaek Festival 🍗
Food would be one of the few things Koreans would value over a good festival gathering. Well, in Daegu you can enjoy both! Chimaek means chicken + beer (maekchu), one of the well-loved food combinations in Korea, and Daegu has a whole festival dedicated just to it. This yearly festival includes EDM performances, events and of course a TON of Chimaek!
2024 dates: July 3 ~July 7
2️⃣ Seoul Space Out Competition (ended) 💤
If you are the one to always have been scolded for spacing out during a class or a conversation - it’s your time to shine! Every year Seoul City hosts a huge competition where all you have to do is sit on the lawn and space out, with the winner chosen out of the top-10 participants by the stability of their heart. This year a famous Korean YouTuber Mimiminu, former national team short track speed skater KwakYoon-gy, and a K-pop girl group "Billie" member Tsuki also decided to participate!
3️⃣ Boryeong Mud Festival 🌚
The dirtiest (or shall we say the muddiest?) festival in the world! Boryeong has numerous mudflats rich in minerals, so every year thousands of people gather at Daecheon Beach to get muddy! The festivals includes various mud challenges as well as fun water activities.
2024 dates: July 19th~August 4th
🔥 This year Funday will be holding some Mud Fest activities, so stay in touch with us through the official Boryeong Mud Festival Instagram!
Muji is a natural firefly and marsh snails (firefly food) habitat, and also a home to the Firefly Festival! People come to Muji every fall to enjoy thousands of little sparkling fireflies at night, as well different festival activities!
2024 dates: Fall (to be announced)
5️⃣ Hwacheon Tomato Festival 🍅
Ever heard of Spanish LaTomatina? Well, here is the Hwacheon version of it with a little bit of Korean ✨spice✨. The festival is over 20 years old and it includes a yearly tomato fight as well as different competitions, food promotions and races where you have to look for golden rings in a huge tomato pool. How about a tomato lemonade?
2024 dates: August (to be announced)
Something that does not happen very often is happening. We are hiring!
This is Marriage Migrant work opportunity! We are looking for a talented intern to join our team through Seoul City Youth Program. Compulsory Requirements: - 19-39 years old (born in 1984~2005) - Visa type: F6 (or marriage migrant with any type of F-visa) - Korean: Topic Level 4 (Korean) or higher Preferred Requirements: - English: Native level (or advanced level) Application period:May 20th - May 31st, 2024 🔺 Inquiries: 02-333-0310 se-youth@lacc.or.kr
You are probably already familiar with our famous one-day tours to Yeongju, where we uncover Korean history. But what you might not know is that we are planning three more of these tours, featuring a slightly different program.
Save the dates | June 15th, 22nd, 29th| and follow @funday.korea.networksso you do not miss the application announcement.
[Exciting Program] Seodaemun Prison Hall open-air concert
How about a summer night adventure at the Prison History Hall? Enjoy an open-air concert at the Historic Site of Seodaemun Prison with your friends and Korean family. Everyone is welcome! The fusion of Korean traditional music and acoustic performances will celebrate Korean history and independence heroes. There will also be exciting experience programs and quiz events. Don't miss out and save the date – June 8th.
