Introduction
Yeongam Wangin Culture Festival is held in early April when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom to commemorate the achievement of Korea’s Dr. Wangin, who traveled to Japan over 1,600 years ago to spread Korean knowledge, culture, and arts. The festival takes place at Historical Site of Dr. Wangin and Sangdaepo Historic Park. Tourists and local residents can enjoy various events during the festival period, including a parade, plays, and musical performances.
Address:
440, Wangin-ro, Yeongam-gun, Jeollanam-do[Google Map]
Homepage:
www.wangin.kr (Korean only)
Additional Info
Introduction:
Yeongam Wangin Culture Festival is held in early April when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom to commemorate the achievement of Korea’s Dr. Wangin, who traveled to Japan over 1,600 years ago to spread Korean knowledge, culture, and arts. The festival takes place at Historical Site of Dr. Wangin and Sangdaepo Historic Park. Tourists and local residents can enjoy various events during the festival period, including a parade, plays, and musical performances.
tel: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-61-470-2347
telname: Yeongam-gun
zipcode: 58434
agelimit: Open to visitors of all ages
eventenddate: 20200405
eventplace: Areas around the Historical Site of Dr. Wangin
eventstartdate: 20200402
placeinfo: [Bus]
From Seoul Central City Terminal, take an intercity bus bound for Mokpo.
From Mokpo Bus Terminal, take a local bus bound for Yeongam and get off at the Historical Site of Dr. Wangin Bus Stop.
playtime: 10:00-21:00
spendtimefestival: Varies by program
sponsor1: Yeongam-gun
sponsor1tel: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-61-470-2347
sponsor2: Yeongam-gun Folk Festival Promotion Committee
sponsor2tel: +82-61-470-2347
usetimefestival: Free
