5 Spring Festivals in Korea to Check Out
When the cherry blossom season is coming to an end, the springtime celebrations are far from ending. To help you get in the spirit for spring, we've put together a list of the top five spring festivals in Korea this year.
5 Spring Festivals in Korea to Check Out
These events make it quite simple to break free from our smartphone trance and experience the world around us. Spring in Korea is the best season of the year to get outside and enjoy what nature has to offer.
You should check out these Korea spring festival 2023 whether you are seeking activities this spring or just looking for things to cross off your bucket list!
Taean International Tulip Festival (태안 세계튤립축제) – April 12th to May 7th, 2023
You are in luck even if you cannot attend the cherry blossom celebrations this year or want to take in the flowery energy of spring in Korea. One of several tulip festivals throughout the world is the Taean International Tulip Festival, which has been ranked among the top five each year since 2015.
There is a lot to see and do at the Taean festival because the spring festival in Korea is held in conjunction with the regional farming cooperatives and businesses.
Aside from the simple beauty of the sea of color provided by the tulips, the festival offers activities such as strawberry picking, animal feeding, face painting, performances, and a nightly lighting ceremony. Admission varies depending on age, but the price is worth a day full of outside fun!
Learn more at the festival’s official website.
Boseong Green Tea Festival (보성다향대축제) – May (TBA) 2023
What better place to taste tea, learn about history, and realize your wildest tea party desires than the birthplace of the tea industry itself?
Boseong is known for being the largest tea grower in Korea. Each year, they commemorate this accomplishment with a variety of tea ceremonies, interactive activities, traditional performances, and, of course, tastings!
Anyone who wants to experience some culture, see the endless rolling hills of green tea leaves that Boseong is famous for, or enjoy a day stuffed full of delectable food and drink should check out this fantastic Korea spring festival.
Daegu Yangnyeongsi Herbal Medicine Festival (대구약령시한방문화축제) – May (TBA) 2023
Daegu, famed for its herbal medicine stores, clinics, and businesses, is called Yangnyeongsi. The herbal medicine festival, which has been a part of Korean culture for hundreds of years, marks the beginning of the Yangnyeongsi season.
The spring festival Korea showcases Yangnyeongsi’s rich history through exhibitions, Daegu’s famous herbal medicine market, personalized “consultations,” and general education about herbal medicine practices. This year’s festival is sure to be a hit due to the high prevalence of misemunji (미세먼지, fine dust) in Korea. If you’re thinking of planning a trip to Daegu, be sure to add this experience to your itinerary!
Find out more about the festivities here!
Seoul Lotus Lantern Festival (연등회) – April 25th – May 31, 2023
The Seoul Lotus Lantern Festival is a must-see among the spring festival in Korea. The purpose of this festival, which features a variety of musical and traditional performances, is to spread happiness and light throughout each participant's heart.
From May 3 to May 12, lanterns are displayed at Jogyesa Temple, Bongeunsa Temple, and Cheonggyecheon Stream. However, the parade, which begins at Dongguk University on May 4, is where the main action happens.
Seoul is flooded with thousands of lanterns, and anyone is welcome to take part by lighting their own lanterns.
The festival continues in the days that follow with cultural activities and performances, which come to a close with a parade celebration. If you're around when this event takes place, stop by and snap lots of photos!
Find more information about performance times here!
Chuncheon International Mime Festival (춘천 마임축제) – May to June 2023 (TBA)
The most well-known of them is arguably the fire city shows, which feature fire-loving performers that can perform feats that will make you wonder what the human body is capable of!
Bring your friends and family—the events are suitable for people of all ages!
If you're in Korea, you should put this on your list of things to do.
Prices for tickets range. Learn more here and check out some amazing images and films (highly recommended)!
We sincerely hope you added something to your list of things to do in Korea in Spring. If you have any further recommendations for spring festivals in Korea, please share them in the comments section!
Written by Abby Kotar
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