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Planned
09.2015
Address
764-1, Wongil-ri, Bongpyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do 강원도 평창군 봉평면 원길리 764-1
Location
Pyeongchang-gun Bongpyeong-myeon Culture Village
Telephone
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-33-335-2323~4 Korean) Sponsors / Management Lee Hyo-seok Literature Promotion Committee / Lee Hyo-seok Literature Promotion Committee Introduction Hyoseok Cultural Festival is held to commemorate modern Korean writer Lee Hyo-seok and his popular novel 'When Buckwheat Flowers Bloom,' which demonstrates the connection between human life and beauty of nature through the dazzling scenery of Bongpyeong. In fact, Bongpyeong is the author's hometown, and appears frequently in his novels. The Festival offers various participatory programs such as poem exhibition, literature night, Hyo-seok essay contest, nature experiences (e.g. fingernail coloring using balsam), buckwheat food cooking, and many more. Furthermore, visitors may tour Lee Hyo-seok's birthplace and memorial hall. Programs Educational experience programs, writing contest, traditional marketplace, costume parade, food sampling, etc. * Programs details are subject to change. Admission/Participation Fees Free Transportation Take an intercity bus to Jangpyeong Intercity Bus Terminal. From Jangpyeong Terminal, take a local bus bound for Bongpyeong (봉평) or Phoenix Park shuttle bus. * Local Bus Schedule: 07:35-18:55, runs 13 times a day E-Mail yedam2323@hanmail.net Homepage hyoseok.com (Korean only)

Planned 09.2015 Address Ogwan-ri, Hongseong-eup, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do 충청남도 홍성군 홍성읍 오관리 Location The area of Hongjuseong Fortress, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do Telephone • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-41-632-3616 Sponsors / Management Hongseong-gun / Hongseong Historical Person Festival Organizing Committee Introduction Having modified its name from Hongseong Naepo Culture Festival, Hongseong Historical Person Festival is held in Hongjueupseong Fortress every September, with the aim of become an educational festival. Hongseong is the hometown of many historical persons in the areas of literature, martial arts and art such as General Choe Yeong, a great commander during the Goryeo period, Seong Sam-mun, a scholar-official of the early Joseon era, General Kim Jwa-jin, who won the Battle of Cheongsanni against Japan, Han Yong-un, who was a resistance fighter to Japanese influence with his fidelity and integrity, Han Seong-jun, a folk dancer, and Lee Ung-no, who established Korean painting’s creativity and identity. The festival offers historical person-related programs that include themed performances, histories of the persons, and their life story, giving a unique experience. Excellent local food from Hongseong can also be eaten at the festival site. Programs [Offical event] - Opening/Closing ceremony - Celebrating performance - Opening parade [Main program] - Play - History-related program [Main hands-on program] - Literature / Martial Art / Arts [Hands-on program] - Hongseong farming village experience tour - Traditional tea experience [Nighttime event] - Photo zone for Hongseong's historical persons - Attaching a healing letter [Culture & Art event] - Ceremony of General Choe Yeong - Fusion performance - Chinese zodiac sign mask play - Regional cultural art performance - Singing contest [Promotion & Selling event] - Special food market - Hongseong Hanu (Korean beef) market - Hongseong argricultural product promotion hall * Subject to change Age Limit Visitors of all ages Transportation From Central City Terminal, Seoul Nambu Terminal, and Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Hongseong Bus Terminal, take an intercity bus or express bus. Walk behind Lotte Mart - Hongseong Branch and take a right when Nolboo Budaejjigae & Cheolpangui is seen ahead. Take a left at the first three-way intersection and then take a right at the big four-way intersection. Take Nongeochon Bus 120 at the bus stop around GS 25 Convenience Store and get off at Gwangcheontongdari (광천통다리) Bus Stop. (5 bus stops) The festival venue will be located within 180m after passing the bridge on the left side. Fax +82-41-632-1199 Homepage www.hsfestival.co.kr (Korean only)

[full credits to Korea Tourism Organization]