Gwangju Kimchi Festival

Festival Highlights
- Gwangju Kimchi, the city of taste
- Korea's representative kimchi 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.
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.
Gwangju Metropolitan City Hall (111 Naebang-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju (Chipyeong-dong))
Free
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.
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
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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