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Chungjang Street Festival of Recollection (광주 추억의 충장축제)

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Chungjang Street Festival of Recollection (광주 추억의 충장축제)’.

💡 Overview

Every October, the Chungjang Street Festival of Recollection is held on the streets of Chungjang-ro and Geumnam-ro in the city center with the theme of memories. The themed streets exactly replicate the old Chungjang-ro with the theme of “memories of night,” allowing visitors to enjoy different types of songs from the olden days. This festival, held in the heart of Gwangju, offers a wide array of events, such as nostalgic concerts, flour games, parades, and random dance performances, making it a popular attraction with plenty to see and do.

◎ Chungjang-ro, Gwangju
Chungjang-ro is so famous as a fashion street that it is nicknamed the “Myeongdong Street of Gwangju.” The name “Chungjang” comes from the military title of General Kim Deok-ryeong, known for his valiant acts in the Japanese invasion of Korea in 1592.

📋 Detailed Information

📍 Address Geumnamno 1(il)-ga, Dong-gu, Gwangju (Zipcode: 61482)
📞 Phone +82-62-608-4674
🌐 Website recollection.kr
📅 Period 2025-10-15 ~ 2025-10-19
Event Location Areas of May 18 Democracy Square, Chungjang-ro Road, & Geumnam-ro Road
Schedule 14:00-22:00
Fees Free
Sponsor Gwangju Dong-gu Office, Dong-gu Culture & Tourism Foundation, Chungjang Festival Organizing Committee
Sponsor Phone +82-62-608-4674

📝 Additional Information

[Introduction]
Every October, the Chungjang Street Festival of Recollection is held on the streets of Chungjang-ro and Geumnam-ro in the city center with the theme of memories. The themed streets exactly replicate the old Chungjang-ro with the theme of “memories of night,” allowing visitors to enjoy different types of songs from the olden days. This festival, held in the heart of Gwangju, offers a wide array of events, such as nostalgic concerts, flour games, parades, and random dance performances, making it a popular attraction with plenty to see and do.

◎ Chungjang-ro, Gwangju
Chungjang-ro is so famous as a fashion street that it is nicknamed the “Myeongdong Street of Gwangju.” The name “Chungjang” comes from the military title of General Kim Deok-ryeong, known for his valiant acts in the Japanese invasion of Korea in 1592.

[Programs]
Street of memories, concert of memories, dance night, playing with flour, fire art parade, K-pop random dance, etc.

📸 Gallery (Click to enlarge)

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Source: Korea Tourism Organization

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Gwangju Design Biennale (광주디자인비엔날레)

💡 Overview

The Gwangju Design Biennale is the world’s first design biennale and currently Asia’s only design biennale. With exhibitions centered on the concept of design, the biennale combines the industrial aspect of design with cultural elements. 

📋 Detailed Information

📍 Address 111 Biennale-ro, Buk-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City (Zipcode: 61104)
📞 Phone +82-62-531-7783
🌐 Website gdb.or.kr
📅 Period 2025-08-30 ~ 2025-11-02
Event Location Gwangju Biennale Exhibition Hall
Schedule 10:00-18:00(Last admission 17:00) / Closed on Mondays It will operate as usual on September 1 and October 6, 2025
Fees [On-site Admission] Adults 16,000 won / [Advance Reservation] Adults 13,000 won Refer to the official website for information on discounted tickets
Sponsor Gwangju
Sponsor Phone +82-62-531-7783
Co-Sponsor Gwangju Institution of Design Promotion

📝 Additional Information

[Introduction]
The Gwangju Design Biennale is the world’s first design biennale and currently Asia’s only design biennale. With exhibitions centered on the concept of design, the biennale combines the industrial aspect of design with cultural elements. 

[Programs]
Exhibitions, international conference, hands-on experience programs, etc.

📸 Gallery (Click to enlarge)

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Source: Korea Tourism Organization

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