[Gwangju] Chungjang Street Festival of Recollection (광주 추억의 충장축제)
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💡 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) |
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| 📞 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.
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Source: Korea Tourism Organization
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