2017 Events in Other Regions during the Chuseok Holidays
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Hongseong Namdanghang PortJumbo Shrimp FestivalNamdanghang Port in Hongseong, Chungcheongnam-do Province, hosts an annual jumbo shrimp feast to celebrate its local in-season delicacy.
At the festival, you can sample many different shrimp dishes, such as salt-grilled shrimp, steamed shrimp, deep-fried shrimp and pickled shrimp. You can also enjoy catching some jumbo shrimp with your bare hands or digging up some clams from the mudflats.
There will also be competitions to pick the fastest person to de-shell a shrimp, and prizes for the best singer and the best dancer.
(Source from Korea Tourism Organization)
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DongGang International PhotoFestivalThe 16th DongGang International Photo Festival will be held from July 14 to Oct. 1, 2017, in Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon-do. This year's festival is composed of nine themed exhibitions, photography workshop and other education programs and various photo tour and adventure programs.
DongGang International Photo Festival has the longest history among all photo festivals held in Korea.
| When | July 14 ~ Oct. 1, 2017 |
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| Location | Donggang Museum of Photography and nearby outdoor exhibition hall, Sports Park, Women’s Hall, areas of Yeongwol |
| Transportation |
From Seoul Express Bus Terminal, Dong Seoul Bus Terminal, take a bus to Yeongwol Bus Terminal (approx. 2 hr). From Yeongwol Bus Terminal, take a taxi to Donggang Museum of Photography (approx. 5 min)./ |
| Contact (TEL/FAX/Email) |
1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) For more information, call +82-33-375-4554 |
| Homepage | https://www.dgphotofestival.com (Korean) |
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2017 Pohang Steel Art FestivalThe history of steel industry in Pohang and its artistic and philosophic features converge into a steel art festival. The festival takes place each year in pursuit of establishment and development of local cultural contents and creative city.
The unique culture and philosophy of Pohang attracts and captivates citizens.
| When | Sep. 18 ~ Oct. 14, 2017 |
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| Location | Youngildae Beach in Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do Province |
| Contact | +82-289-7888 |
| Homepage | http://www.phcf.or.kr (Korean) |
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Cosmos & Buckwheat FlowerFestivalThe autumn in Korea is the season of cosmos and buckwheat flower. Along the floral area in the town, take a walk and get lost in the fragrance!
| When | Sep. 22 ~ Oct. 9, 2017 |
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| Location | Flower Village in Bukcheon-myeon, Hadong, Gyeongsangnam-do Province |
| Contact | +82-10-8721-0490 |
| Homepage | http://www.cosmosfestival.co.kr (Korean) |
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Gwangju Design BiennaleThe Seventh Gwangju Design Biennale is intended to present design vision, its value and its role in the future knowledge-based society followed by the forth Industrial Revolution.
When Sep. 8 ~ Oct. 23, 2017 Location Gwangju Biennale Exhibition Halls / Gwangju Museum of Art / The Asia Cultural Center Contact +82-62-611-5141 Homepage http://www.gdb.or.kr/web/eng/inc/main.asp
