Gangdong Prehistoric Culture Festival
Festival Highlights
- Prehistoric Era Themed Festival
- Amsa-dong Prehistoric Site, Seoul
- 30th Anniversary Celebration
- Four Elements Themed Spaces
- Various Experiences/Performances
- Free Admission
Festival Introduction
The Gangdong Prehistoric Culture Festival, celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, is the only festival in Seoul themed around the prehistoric era. It boasts a variety of programs that highlight the historical value of prehistoric sites and allow visitors to experience the lives of prehistoric people. This year, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of the Amsa-dong Prehistoric Site in Seoul, the festival is organized into separate spaces themed around the four elements: 'Water, Fire, Earth, and Wind,' under the theme '6,000 Years of Breath, 100 Years of Light, 30 Years of Resonance.' Each space will feature performances suitable for the characteristics of its theme, various exhibitions, experiential and night programs, delicious food, and diverse performances, filling the three days of the festival to offer visitors a special joy that transcends past and present.
Main Programs
1. Main Programs: Opening and closing ceremonies, celebratory performances, opening drone show, closing firework show, street parade, Gangdong Prehistoric Singing Contest, Community Center Program Competition, reproduction of Ba 岩jeol Hojangnori (funeral custom).2. Ancillary Programs: Food market, local artist performances, etc.3. Consumer Participation Programs: Prehistoric BBQ experience, Neolithic archaeology experience school, Prehistoric healing foot bath, etc.4. Other Activities: Forest stage performances, street performances, prehistoric forest playground, prehistoric well treasure hunt, etc.
Location and Address
Amsa-dong Prehistoric Site, Seoul (875 Olympic-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul (Amsa-dong))
Admission Fee
Free (Individual food purchases at the food market are charged)
Period
October 16, 2026 ~ October 18, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q. What is the theme of the Gangdong Prehistoric Culture Festival?
- A. It is composed of separate spaces themed around the four elements: 'Water, Fire, Earth, and Wind,' under the theme '6,000 Years of Breath, 100 Years of Light, 30 Years of Resonance.'
- Q. How many times has the Gangdong Prehistoric Culture Festival been held?
- A. This year marks its 30th anniversary.
- Q. Where is the Gangdong Prehistoric Culture Festival held?
- A. It is held at the Amsa-dong Prehistoric Site in Seoul.
- Q. What is the admission fee for the Gangdong Prehistoric Culture Festival?
- A. Admission is free. (Individual food purchases at the food market are charged.)
- Q. What are the main programs of the Gangdong Prehistoric Culture Festival?
- A. There are opening and closing ceremonies, celebratory performances, an opening drone show, a closing firework show, a street parade, the Gangdong Prehistoric Singing Contest, the Community Center Program Competition, and a reproduction of Ba 岩jeol Hojangnori (funeral custom), etc.
Info
- Location
- Amsa-dong Prehistoric Site, Seoul
- Price
- Free (Individual food purchases at the food market are charged)
- Tel
- 02-3425-5240
About the Festival
The Gangdong Prehistoric Culture Festival, celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, is the only festival in Seoul themed around the prehistoric era. It boasts a variety of programs that highlight the historical value of prehistoric sites and allow visitors to experience the lives of prehistoric people. This year, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of the Amsa-dong Prehistoric Site in Seoul, the festival is organized into separate spaces themed around the four elements: 'Water, Fire, Earth, and Wind,' under the theme '6,000 Years of Breath, 100 Years of Light, 30 Years of Resonance.' Each space will feature performances suitable for the characteristics of its theme, various exhibitions, experiential and night programs, delicious food, and diverse performances, filling the three days of the festival to offer visitors a special joy that transcends past and present.
About the Festival
1. Main Programs: Opening and closing ceremonies, celebratory performances, opening drone show, closing firework show, street parade, Gangdong Prehistoric Singing Contest, Community Center Program Competition, reproduction of Ba 岩jeol Hojangnori (funeral custom).2. Ancillary Programs: Food market, local artist performances, etc.3. Consumer Participation Programs: Prehistoric BBQ experience, Neolithic archaeology experience school, Prehistoric healing foot bath, etc.4. Other Activities: Forest stage performances, street performances, prehistoric forest playground, prehistoric well treasure hunt, etc.
Program Information
1. Main Programs: Opening and closing ceremonies, celebratory performances, opening drone show, closing firework show, street parade, Gangdong Prehistoric Singing Contest, Community Center Program Competition, reproduction of Ba 岩jeol Hojangnori (funeral custom).2. Ancillary Programs: Food market, local artist performances, etc.3. Consumer Participation Programs: Prehistoric BBQ experience, Neolithic archaeology experience school, Prehistoric healing foot bath, etc.4. Other Activities: Forest stage performances, street performances, prehistoric forest playground, prehistoric well treasure hunt, etc.
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