A list of festivals in Jeollanam-do, organized chronologically, and constantly growing.

Information about times and dates is difficult to come by in English, so its best to ask around. Also, check each county's respective website for more information.

Contents 1 New Year's Festivals 2 Lunar New Year Festivals 3 January 4 February 5 March 6 April 7 May 8 June 9 July 10 August 11 September 12 October 13 November 14 December 15 External Links

[edit] New Year's Festivals

• Hyangiram Sunrise Festival - at Hyangiram in Yeosu city.

[edit] Lunar New Year Festivals

• Dalmaji Performance - "Gazing at the moon" at Dogapsa temple in Yeongam.

[edit] January

• Mokpo Seafood Festival
• Namhaeshindae Festival - held annually in Yeongam.

[edit] February

[edit] March

• Gwangyang Maehwa Festival
• Sansuyu Festival - held in late-March and early-April in Gurye county.

[edit] April

• Mt. Yudal Flower Festival - held each spring in Mokpo. The dates vary, but in 2007 it will be held from April 6 to April 8.
• Hwasun Dolmen Festival
• Naju Pear Blossom Festival
• Yeongam Wangin Cultural Festival

[edit] May

• Hampyeong Butterfly Festival- held annually in Hampyeong county
• Dahyang Festival - held biannually in Boseong county
• Damyang Bamboo Festival - held annually in late-April and early-May in Damyang.
• Geomundo Good Catch Festival - in Yeosu
• Jeam Azalea Festival - held every May in Jangheung county
• Miss Tea contest - in Boseong county
• Nakan Folk Art Festival - in Suncheon
• Onion and Garlic Festival - held in Muan
• Pen Shell Festival - held annually in Jangheung
• Yeongdeung Festival - in Jindo

[edit] June

• National Paragliding Contest - held annually in Jangheung county

[edit] July

• Pike Eel Food Festiva - held annually in Jangheung

[edit] August

• White Lotus Festival - held annually in Muan.

[edit] September

• Jindo Abalone Festival
• Scarecrows and Totem Poles Festival - in Hampyeong
• Yeongam Fig Festival

[edit] October

• Baegyang Autumn Leaves Festival - held in Jangseong county.
• Celadon Culture Festival - in Gangjin county, celebrates the region's connection to celadon pottery.
• Eulalia Festival in Mt. Cheongwan - held annually in Jangheung county
• Hwangdeung Rice Festival - held on Chuseok, in Gokseong county.
• Namdo Food Festival - in Suncheon.
• National Traditional Music Festival - held annually in Jangheung
• Palma Cultural Festival - in Suncheon.

[edit] November

• Gwangju Kimchi Festival - held each autumn---November, 2006---in Gwangju.
• Jindo Arirang Festival

[edit] December

[edit] External Links

• List of festivals in Gwangyang, no dates
• List of festivals in Muan