Gwangju Kimchi Festival
Festival Highlights
- Gwangju Kimchi, the city of taste
- Korea's representative kimchi festival
- A place for citizen experience
- Feast of a Thousand People
- Kimchi Experience Center
Festival Introduction
Gwangju has long been known as a city of taste, benefiting from nature with plains, mountains, fields, and the sea harmoniously surrounding the Yeongsan River. Among them, Gwangju kimchi, rich in flavor and charm, is so renowned it's referred to as a unique name, Jeollado kimchi or Gwangju kimchi. Gwangju kimchi is characterized by a generous use of various vegetables and seasonings like anchovy sauce, glutinous rice porridge, and sesame seeds. Selecting fresh ingredients, carefully preparing them, making kimchi using the most basic methods, and adding a touch of traditional skill – this is Gwangju kimchi's special recipe. The Gwangju World Kimchi Festival is a place where citizens can experience Korea's unique food culture and traditions embodied in kimchi. As Korea's representative kimchi festival, it is a celebration for everyone to enjoy. It is a truly substantial festival where transactions and promotion between kimchi-related producers and consumers take place together.
Main Programs
The main programs include the Feast of a Thousand People (food booths), K-Kimchi Party, Gwangju Star Chef Food Show, Kimchi Master Food Stage, and Kimchi Market. Sub-programs feature kimchi exhibition, sales, experience activities, cultural performances, etc. Consumer participation programs include the Kimchi Experience Center, Kimchi Playground, Kimjang Sports Day, Kimchi Kids Land, and Salt Experience Center, among others. The Urban Farmer Festival is also part of the other contents.
Location
Gwangju Metropolitan City Hall (111 Naebang-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju (Chipyeong-dong))
Admission Fee
Free
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q. What kind of festival is the Gwangju Kimchi Festival?
- A. The Gwangju World Kimchi Festival is a place where citizens can experience Korea's unique food culture and traditions embodied in kimchi. As Korea's representative kimchi festival, it is a celebration for everyone to enjoy. It is a truly substantial festival where transactions and promotion between kimchi-related producers and consumers take place together.
- Q. What are the main programs of the Gwangju Kimchi Festival?
- A. The main programs include the Feast of a Thousand People (food booths), K-Kimchi Party, Gwangju Star Chef Food Show, Kimchi Master Food Stage, and Kimchi Market.
- Q. Where is the Gwangju Kimchi Festival held?
- A. It is held at Gwangju Metropolitan City Hall.
- Q. What is the admission fee for the Gwangju Kimchi Festival?
- A. Admission is free.
- Q. What programs can I participate in at the Gwangju Kimchi Festival?
- A. Consumer participation programs include the Kimchi Experience Center, Kimchi Playground, Kimjang Sports Day, Kimchi Kids Land, and Salt Experience Center, among others.
Info
- Location
- Gwangju Metropolitan City Hall
- Price
- Free
- Tel
- 062-613-3955~6
About the Festival
Gwangju has long been known as a city of taste, benefiting from nature with plains, mountains, fields, and the sea harmoniously surrounding the Yeongsan River. Among them, Gwangju kimchi, rich in flavor and charm, is so renowned it's referred to as a unique name, Jeollado kimchi or Gwangju kimchi. Gwangju kimchi is characterized by a generous use of various vegetables and seasonings like anchovy sauce, glutinous rice porridge, and sesame seeds. Selecting fresh ingredients, carefully preparing them, making kimchi using the most basic methods, and adding a touch of traditional skill – this is Gwangju kimchi's special recipe. The Gwangju World Kimchi Festival is a place where citizens can experience Korea's unique food culture and traditions embodied in kimchi. As Korea's representative kimchi festival, it is a celebration for everyone to enjoy. It is a truly substantial festival where transactions and promotion between kimchi-related producers and consumers take place together.
About the Festival
1. Main Programs: Feast of a Thousand People (food booths), K-Kimchi Party, Gwangju Star Chef Food Show, Kimchi Master Food Stage, Kimchi Market 2. Sub-Programs: Kimchi exhibition, sales, experience, cultural performances, etc. 3. Consumer Participation Programs: Kimchi Experience Center, Kimchi Playground, Kimjang Sports Day, Kimchi Kids Land, Salt Experience Center, etc. 4. Other: Urban Farmer Festival
Program Information
1. Main Programs: Feast of a Thousand People (food booths), K-Kimchi Party, Gwangju Star Chef Food Show, Kimchi Master Food Stage, Kimchi Market2. Sub-Programs: Kimchi exhibition, sales, experience, cultural performances, etc.3. Consumer Participation Programs: Kimchi Experience Center, Kimchi Playground, Kimjang Sports Day, Kimchi Kids Land, Salt Experience Center, etc.4. Other: Urban Farmer Festival
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