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Sokcho Gaetbae Art Festival
Opens Oct 31 in Cheongho-dong

Deadline Deadline October 31 · Festival runs for one day only
Photo: 한겨레

In short

A festival featuring gaetbae (traditional Korean flat-bottomed ferries) will be held in Abaei Village, Cheongho-dong, Sokcho.

A cooking competition featuring displaced persons' food culture and a residents' runway show will take place.

The day-long festival concludes with experience programs and Sokcho Arirang (traditional folk song) performances.

Visitor info

LocationGaetbae area of Sokcho Art Platform, Sokcho, Gangwon Province
ScheduleOctober 31, 1:30 PM to 6:00 PM

Key facts

WhenRuns from 1:30 PM to 6:00 PM on October 31.
WhereHeld at Gaetbae area of Sokcho Art Platform.
WhoThe 13th edition organized by Sokcho Folk Arts Association and sponsored by Sokcho City.
WhatCooking competition, Peace Runway, daily cultural experience activities, and Sokcho Arirang performance follow in sequence.

What it means for me

Readers from Sokcho and nearby areas can enjoy cooking competitions, experience programs, and performances throughout the day.