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Get Festive at a Seoul Festival!

A dazzling array of events will take place throughout the city in September. Visit Seoul and get festive at a Seoul festival! 

Meet the Hanseong Baekje Kings of Yore in Seoul

Hanseong Baekje Cultural Festival

Take a trip back in time at the Hanseong Baekje Cultural Festival. Experience Hanseong Baekje culture through fun activities and interactive events! The Hanseong Baekje Kingdom was an ancient Korean kingdom founded in 18 BCE in what is now known as Seoul. The Hanseong Baekje Cultural Festival will take place at Olympic Park in Seoul from Sept. 21st to 24th, 2017. The festival is packed with fun, interactive experiences and events that manage to be both educational and entertaining. Festival-goers will be able to try hoop rolling in addition to other games and activities. Make sure to visit the recreated period village that showcases what life would have been like during the Hanseong Baekje period. At night, sculptures and other lighting fixtures will illuminate the area, creating a festive atmosphere. There will also be a wide range of Korean and international food available for purchase on-site. Visit the festival and see why it’s so beloved by locals and tourists.

A National Sales Event and Festival!

Korea Sale Festa

The Korea Sale Festa is Korea’s largest sales and shopping event. From September 28th through October 31st, visitors will be able to take advantage of fantastic deals and discounts from businesses throughout the country. Hotels, department stores, online shopping sites, and traditional markets are just some of the participating businesses. Shoppers in Korea will get a chance to explore a special virtual reality (VR) shopping experience. Try out virtual shopping and and enjoy Korea's bargains!

Op, Op, Op, Oppa Gangnam Style!

Gangnam Festival

Psy’s song Gangnam Style took the world by storm and the pseudonymous Gangnam neighborhood in Seoul became known the world over. Gangnam is known in Korea as a trendy hotspot full of towering skyscrapers and fashionable people. At the Gangnam Festival, festival-goers will be able to see some of the best that Gangnam has to offer! Taking place from September 26th to October 1st, 2017, there will be many activities and events to enjoy. Some of the festival program offerings include a fashion show, a K-pop concert featuring top stars, the International Peace Marathon, and the Global Master Chefs' Food Festival. At the Global Master Chefs' Food Festival (on September 30th), 10 different kinds of dishes made from high quality ingredients will be available for purchase at special prices just for that day!

See the Seoul Skies Light Up!

Seoul International Fireworks Festival

The Seoul International Fireworks Festival is one of Seoul's most popular events. Eagerly anticipated each year, visitors to Seoul can enjoy a dynamic showcase of fireworks and music by the Hangang River at Yeouido Hangang Park on September 30th, 2017. This year, the festival will feature fireworks showcases from Italian and American technicians. Different genres of music will be playing at different locations of the park so visitors can dance their way through the park during the night. The festival will close with an outdoor DJ concert in the park. The fireworks festival is well-known for its unique and energetic atmosphere, so visit and make memories to last a lifetime!