Festivals Calendar - January 2010

Korean Festivals-calendar


SEOUL, Dec. 31 (Yonhap) -- The following are the major cultural and tourist
festivals being in South Korea in January.

* Pyeongchang Trout Festival
When: Dec. 22-Jan. 31
Where: Pyeongchang, Gangwon Province
Pyeongchang is an alpine county and a haven for winter sports with an abundance
of snowfall. Throughout January, the county holds a festival of snow, ice and
trout fishing on a lot of 33,000 square meters situated 700 meters above sea
level. For more information, call 033-336-4000 or visit www.festival700.or.kr.

* Hwacheon Mountain Trout Festival
When: Jan. 19-31
Where: Hwacheon Stream, Hwacheon, Gangwon province
Enjoy fishing for mountain trout under the thick ice of Hwacheon stream, the
source of the North Han River. Catch trout with your bare hands, compete in the
creative sled competition, play football on the ice or try bobsledding.
For more information, call 1688-3005 or visit http://ice.narafestival.com.

* Inje Bingeo Fishing Festival
When: Jan. 28-31
Where: Soyang Lake, Inje, Gangwon province
Fishing on frozen lakes is a unique winter pastime and those who want to try
their luck during the smelt (bingeo) season can rent a site and fishing tackle.
Also worth seeing is the snow sculpture park and an ice sculpture collection.
Smelt cooking classes and sleigh and snow car racing also offer lots of fun. For
more information, call 033-461-2170 or visit www.injefestival.co.kr.

* Daegwallyeong Snow Festival
When: Jan. 16-24
Where: Daegwallyeong, Gangwon province
The Daegwallyeong Snow Festival offers lots to do, including snowman making,
top-spinning and various traditional winter games, as well as exhibitions of snow
and ice sculptures on the snow-covered hills of Daegwallyeong in Pyeongchang,
Gangwon province, a famous winter retreat.
For further information, call 033-336-6112 or visit the Web site at
www.snowfestival.net.

* Mt. Taebaek Snow Festival
When: Jan. 22-31
Where: Mt. Taebaek Provincial Park, Hwangji Lake and Taebaek City, Gangwon province
Various events will be held in the highlands of Taebaek mountain, 800 meters
above sea level, during this 10-day festival. The programs include a snow
sculpture competition for college students, snowball fights, snow rafting,
concerts and a fireworks show. Snow sculptures produced on various themes like
the Chronicles of Narnia, Mermaid Princess, and Cinderella will be on display.
For more information, contact the tourism and cultural division at Taebaek City
at 033-550-2085 or visit http://festival.taebaek.go.kr.
kts@yna.co.kr
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