While in the celebration of the Chuseok (Korean Thanks Giving) Day , the 2010 Seoul Design Fair will hold a special events at Seoul (Jamsil) Sports Complex from September 20th to the 26th.
Visitors of all ages and nationalities can participate in these programs like International Korean Food Cooking Competition, Hangawi Bibimbap tasting sessions, Multicultural Family Eoulim Hanmadang and the World Folk Culture Festival will take place, providing visitors with special opportunities to experience a wide range of global cultures.
The event itinerary as below:
Program | Date | Venue | Details |
Hangawi Bibimbap - Making for 2010 People & Nanta / Cocktail Show | Sep. 21 (Tue) | Auxiliary Stadium | Attendees make Bibimbap large enough for 2010 people to eat and share it with visitors. |
Rice Cake - Making for 2010 People & Nanta / Cocktail Show | Sep. 22 (Wed) | Auxiliary Stadium | Participants make rice cake large enough for 2010 people to eat and share it with visitors. |
Korean alcohol, Makgeolli - Making for 2010 People & Nanta | Sep. 23 (Thu) | Auxiliary Stadium | Participants make cocktail and drink with others |
International Cooking Competition for Foreigners | Sep. 24 (Fri) | Auxiliary Stadium | Non-Koreans can show their skills in the competition. |
Multicultural Family Eoulim Hanmadang | Sep. 25 (Sat) 14:00 - 18:00 | Auxiliary Stadium | A traditional costume fashion show will be taking place. Visitors can try on traditional costumes from around the world and play traditional instruments. |
World Folk Culture Festival | Sep. 25 (Sat) 17:30 - 21:00 | Hodori Plaza Open-Air Stage Grass Field | Folk dance and music performances of 16 countries from Asia and Europe to the Middle East and Africa will be presented. Various side events including tattoo and henna art, face painting and photo zone will take place. |
Haechi Festival | Held at all times | Auxiliary Stadium | Visitors can see various items using a Haechi character and take pictures with Haechi (a mythical animal selected as symbol of Seoul). They also dress up as a Haechi character. |
Red Horse - Drawn Carriage Festival | Held at all times | Auxiliary Stadium | Children’s car racing Visitors can also make bread by them selves and play Jenga and Korean traditional games such as Yutnori (a board game played by tossing sticks) and Tuho (arrow throwing). |
Culture - Sharing Performance Based on Love | *Sep. 21 - 23 14:00 - 16:00 *Sep. 24 - 25 17:00 - 19:00 *Oct.1 12:00 - 13:00 *Oct.2 - 3 12:00 - 14:00 | Culture Design Hall | Music of various countries will be performed. |
Bicycle Film Festival | Sep. 25 - 26: Hodori Plaza Oct. 2- 3: Hodori Plaza, Grass Field | The international arts and cultural event that celebrates the bicycle through film, design, and music. The festival also features various events including performance on the bike and the bicycle rock festival. | |
Introduction Video of the Event :
For transportation Guide: (Source from Seoul Design Fair )
From Incheon International Airport:
By your own transport:
Or you can check google Map on the exact location "here"
So, if you do not have activities or plan on Korean Thanks Giving Day, then this will be the best place to visit.
For more information please visit Seoul Design Fair website.
For more information please visit Seoul Design Fair website.
Everyone out there Happy 추석 !!
