[Gyeongsangbuk-do] Homigot Sunrise Festival (호미곶 한민족 해맞이축전)
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💡 Overview
Homigot Village, the main venue of the Homigot Sunrise Festival, is located on the easternmost point of the Korean Peninsula. Homigot Village means “a village on a tiger’s tail,” in reference to the Korean peninsula looking like a tiger.
The festival includes local cultural performances, a New Year celebratory event, fireworks show, sunrise concert and other diverse performances. Visitors may sample free tteokguk, a traditional New Year’s Day dish. Other events such as kite-flying and launching hope balloons with wishes attached will provide enjoyable moments to reflect on the previous year and create new year resolutions.
📋 Detailed Information
| 📍 Address | 136 Haemaji-ro, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do (Zipcode: 37928) |
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| 📞 Phone | +82-54-289-7852 |
| 🌐 Website | festival.phcf.or.kr |
| 📅 Period | 2025-12-31 ~ 2026-01-01 |
| Event Location | Homigot Sunrise Square |
| Schedule | 14:00-09:00 (Next day) |
| Fees | Free |
| Sponsor | Pohang-si |
| Sponsor Phone | +82-54-289-7852 |
| Co-Sponsor | Pohang Cultural Foundation |
📝 Additional Information
[Introduction]
Homigot Village, the main venue of the Homigot Sunrise Festival, is located on the easternmost point of the Korean Peninsula. Homigot Village means “a village on a tiger’s tail,” in reference to the Korean peninsula looking like a tiger.
The festival includes local cultural performances, a New Year celebratory event, fireworks show, sunrise concert and other diverse performances. Visitors may sample free tteokguk, a traditional New Year’s Day dish. Other events such as kite-flying and launching hope balloons with wishes attached will provide enjoyable moments to reflect on the previous year and create new year resolutions.
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📍 Nearby Attractions
Homigot Octopus Festival (호미곶 돌문어 수산물 축제)Distance: 15m | 136 Haemaji-ro, Homigot-myeon, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Homigot Lighthouse (호미곶 등대) 🔗Distance: 250m | 20 Haemaji-ro 150beon-gil, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do- Homigot Sunrise Square (호미곶 해맞이광장) 🔗Distance: 246m | 20 Haemaji-ro 150beon-gil, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
- National Lighthouse Museum (국립등대박물관) 🔗Distance: 246m | 20 Haemaji-ro 150beon-gil, Homigot-myeon, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Source: Korea Tourism Organization