Special Events in Seoul

Lotus Lantern Festival, Apr-May, 10,000 lanterns parade the streets to celebrate Buddha's birthday, Jongno.

Hi Seoul Festival, Apr-May, showcases the city's unique history, tradition and diversity through cultural events and performances, throughout the city.

Boryeong Mud Festival, Jul, everything from therapeutic mud massage to mud-sliding is on offer at Daecheon Beach, two and a half hours by bus south of Seoul.

Insa-dong Festival, Oct, showcases pungmulnori or folk musical instrumental performances and has a food court with countrywide cuisine.

Icheon Rice Cultural Festival, Oct, a feast to celebrate the good harvest, Icheon, an hour's bus journey away.