Chungjang Street Festival of Recollection
Korean name: 광주 추억의 충장축제
Oct 7 (Wed) ~ Oct 11 (Sun)
Plan · Experience · Discover
- 1Before you come — Check dates, admission and how to get there.
- 2While you're here — See what's happening now from other visitors, collect festival stamps, and find food and stays nearby.
- 3Discover Korea — Get to know Korean culture through its festivals — and find your next favorite.
① Before you go
What to check before your trip.
- Dates
- Oct 7 (Wed) ~ Oct 11 (Sun)
- Hours
- 14:00-22:00
- Admission
- Free
- Venue
- Geumnam-ro, Chungjang-ro, May 18 Democracy Square, and Art Street
- Organizer
- Gwangju Dong-gu, Dong-gu Culture & Tourism Foundation, Chungjang Festival Organizing Committee
- Contact
- +82-62-608-4672
- Official site
- http://recollection.kr/index.php
② When you're here
What it's about, and food and stays around the venue.
About
The Chungjang Street Festival of Recollection is Gwangju’s largest signature festival, originating on Chungjang-ro in Dong-gu. Built around the universal theme of memories, it is Korea’s first festival of its kind, bringing together people of all generations and backgrounds. Geumnam-ro and May 18 Democracy Square, the festival’s main venues, hold profound significance in the history of democracy. They symbolize not only remembrance of the past but also Gwangju’s journey toward a hopeful future. Recognized for its excellence, the festival has been designated by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as both a Cultural Tourism Festival and an Honorary Cultural Tourism Festival. It has als…
🍜 Food · 🏨 Stays
Info: Korea Tourism Organization · Kakao Map. Check hours and prices before you go. List your business
③ Discover Korea
Local festivals are one of the easiest ways to meet everyday Korea — regional food, traditional performances, crafts and night markets, and many are free to enter. ALIVE FESTA gathers festivals and events from all 17 provinces and cities of Korea in one place.
More in Gwangju
- Gwangju Seochang Silver Grass FestivalOct 15 (Thu) ~ Oct 18 (Sun)
- Gwangjugukjeateupeeo 《ateugwangju》Oct 22 (Thu) ~ Oct 25 (Sun)
- Gwangju Kimchi FestivalOct 23 (Fri) ~ Oct 25 (Sun)
- Gwangjupeurinji FestivalOct 23 (Fri) ~ Oct 25 (Sun)
Source: Korea Tourism Organization and local government open data. Dates and prices can change — please check with the organizer before you go.