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Official Website →Jeonju in October is More Fun, Vibrant, and Delicious!
Jeonju is Filled with Diverse and Rich Festivals!
October 2024, Jeonju Becomes Even Tastier with Its Flavors, Style, and Passion!
This fall, throughout October (10.03~10.26), Jeonju will showcase various festivals
that let you experience the city’s rich history and culture. You can fully immerse yourself in Jeonju by hopping
between the integrated festivals or select based on your preferences and schedule—how can you resist?
With a variety of must-see content, we invite you to Jeonju Festa 2024—the perfect excuse to visit Jeonju!
※ Detailed schedules may change.
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1 Opening FestivalDate : 10.03(Thu)The Festive Season of October! The Start of Jeonju Festa 2024A special and dynamic opening ceremony of Jeonju FESTA 2024, unlike anything you've seen before! This year, Jeonju will be filled with the excitement of autumn. Starting with a spectacular multimedia show that blends tradition and modernity through fireworks, light displays, and performances, you can enjoy the unique charm and excitement of Jeonju. To top it off, there will be a grand drone show in the vast autumn sky, making the opening ceremony a visually stunning and majestic experience.
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Experience Jeonju's Signature Dish, Bibimbap, in a Festival!The Jeonju Bibimbap Festival is a heartwarming celebration that adds culture and storytelling to bibimbap, Jeonju's world-famous dish. Every year, the festival showcases the richness of Korea's culinary and cultural heritage, enhancing the flavors of Jeonju, a global cultural tourism city. The festival attracts large crowds annually, offering a unique chance to experience Korea's food culture. As autumn brings abundance, we welcome you to the Jeonju Bibimbap Festival, where you can savor both the taste and philosophy of this dish. Don’t miss the signature Giant Bibimbap Performance, where people gather to mix and share bibimbap together!
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3 Jeonju International Hanji Industry ExhibitionDate : 10.11(Fri)~10.13(Sun) Official Website : View →The Limitless Potential of Hanji! Discover Countless Wonders with Just Hanji!The Jeonju International Hanji Industry Exhibition goes beyond expectations, showcasing the beauty and versatility of hanji (Korean traditional paper). This festival promotes the excellence of thousand-year-old hanji, offering a space for experiencing, communicating, and connecting through this traditional medium. From crafts and manufacturing to art, architecture, and everyday life, hanji inspires new ideas and fosters creative business exchanges. The exhibition aims to expand the hanji industry and emphasize its cultural value and potential. This event is a great opportunity for everyone, including families with children, to explore various fun activities related to hanji. Don’t miss out on this enriching experience!
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Discovering Joy in Life Through Books, and Making It a Special Part of Your Journey!Since the successful hosting of the 2017 Korea Reading Festival, the Jeonju Book Fair has continued annually, establishing itself as a vibrant celebration of books and reading. The 2024 Jeonju Book Fair will take place under the theme "Autumn, Between the Pages" and will offer numerous opportunities for book lovers to immerse themselves in literary culture. Visitors can enjoy unique experiences such as meeting renowned authors in person, listening to lectures from famous figures in the Korean publishing world, and attending performances filled with stories for the whole family. The event also features a book market (book fair), where local bookstores, publishing houses, and book lovers can explore a wide selection of books, engage in hands-on activities, and experience the joy of reading. Whether you're a passionate reader or just beginning to explore the world of books, the Jeonju Book Fair offers something special for everyone!
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The Most Korean City, Jeonju, Hosts a Hip Joseon Music Festival!In line with Jeonju’s reputation as the city of "Joseon Pop," the Jeonju Joseon Pop Festival offers an exciting opportunity to experience traditional Korean music fused with contemporary styles. This festival celebrates Joseon Pop, a genre that combines traditional Korean melodies with modern genres like jazz, hip-hop, blues, and ballads, creating a fresh and dynamic musical experience. Audiences can look forward to performances by various bands and groups that blend traditional Korean music (gugak) with modern sounds, making this festival a must-see for music lovers. The unique fusion of gugak and contemporary music highlights the beauty and versatility of Korean musical heritage in a new and exciting way. Come to Jeonju and immerse yourself in the captivating rhythms of Joseon Pop, a genre that merges the old with the new, creating a cultural experience that’s as hip as it is traditional!
(*What is Joseon Pop? It’s a fusion of 'Joseon' and 'POP,' representing a new genre of cultural content that combines traditional Korean music (gugak) with various musical genres and performances.) -
What kind of alcohol comes to mind when you think of Jeonju? When it comes to Jeonju, makgeolli is the best!The Jeonju Makgeolli Festival is a festival where you can promote the culture of makgeolli with various contents under the theme of Jeonju Makgeolli and enjoy delicious makgeolli snacks from famous makgeolli establishments in Jeonju.
In addition to food, there are many experiences for children by participating in the makgeolli cocktail show, various games and events, and performance programs! Don't miss Jeonju's healthy and delicious makgeolli and delicious side dishes and a makgeolli festival full of various things to enjoy! -
Closing ceremony to wrap up the month-long journey!The final performance of the October integrated festival Jeonju Festa 2024, which was filled with various festivals, and the Good Bye and farewell stage of Jeonju Stadium, which will be transformed into a MICE complex after 2024, will be prepared~! From dynamic performances, performances, multimedia shows, 2,024 super-large drone shows under colorful stage lights to a moving stage to mark the end of Jeonju Stadium, which will be demolished at the end of this year! In the last week of October, when autumn is ripe, we invite Jeonju citizens and tourists to the closing ceremony of Jeonju Festa 2024, which is full of attractions to cry and laugh.
※ Please note that the picture used is the picture of the last event.