Gwanak Kang Gam-chan Festival (관악강감찬축제)

Gwanak Kang Gam-chan Festival (관악강감찬축제)

- Homepage
www.ggcfest.com

- Tel
+82-2-828-5765

The Gwanak Gang Gam-chan Festival is a historical and cultural event held to honor the patriotic spirit of General Gang Gam-chan, a famous general from the Goryeo Dynasty. The festival is known for its impressive night events, fitting for the location named after a falling star, and features a variety of parades and performances. 

◎ Gang Gam-chan and Nakseongdae 
General Gang Gam-chan of Goryeo is said to have been born at the place where the fourth star of the Big Dipper fell. This place is called Nakseongdae, which means “the place where the star fell.” 

- Address : 77 Nakseongdae-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul


※ Presentation Information
- Event Date
20241011 ~ 20241013

- Schedule
13:00-21:00

- Location
Nakseongdae Park

- Sponsor
Gwanak-gu District

- Sponsor Phone
+82-2-828-5765

- Co-Sponsor
Gwanak Culture Association

- Fees
Free



- Introduction
The Gwanak Gang Gam-chan Festival is a historical and cultural event held to honor the patriotic spirit of General Gang Gam-chan, a famous general from the Goryeo Dynasty. The festival is known for its impressive night events, fitting for the location named after a falling star, and features a variety of parades and performances. 

◎ Gang Gam-chan and Nakseongdae 
General Gang Gam-chan of Goryeo is said to have been born at the place where the fourth star of the Big Dipper fell. This place is called Nakseongdae, which means “the place where the star fell.” 

- Programs
- Gwanak Parade 21

- Gang Gam-chan Drone Show

- Gang Gam-chan Singing Contest

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Gwanaksan Mountain Nakseongdae Park (관악산 낙성대공원)

- Homepage
www.gwanak.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

- Tel
+82-2-879-6525

Nakseongdae Park was built as a tribute to General Kang Gam-chan (948-1031) of the Goryeo dynasty. In 1973, the city of Seoul reorganized the birthplace of General Kang, resulting in changes to the park. Located inside the park are Anguksa Shrine, the general’s birthplace, and a three-story stone pagoda, which was made during the Goryeo dynasty. The 4.48-meter-high pagoda is made of granite, and is called “Kang Gam-chan Tap (pagoda)” or “Kang Gam-chan Nakseongdae Tap”.



*Anguksa Shrine

Anguksa is a shrine built in 1974 emulating the wooden architecture style of the Goryeo era. The shrine has high ceilings and houses the portrait of General Kang Gam-chan. The shrine is located on the road leading to the back gate of Seoul National University and has become a popular place in the area.



*Nakseongdae Yuji

Nakseongdae Yuji is the birthplace of General Kang Gam-chan and the original location of the three-story pagoda. During the maintenance of Nakseongdae area in 1973, the pagoda was moved into the vicinity of Anguksa Shrine, and a two-meter tall monument was erected in its original location to mark the historical significance of the site.

⊙ Seoul Science Park (서울특별시교육청 과학전시관)

- Homepage
ssp.sen.go.kr

- Tel
+82-2-881-3000

* Limited opening due to COVID-19 until further notice.

Seoul Science Park opened in July 2004 to function as a science education and training facility for students and teachers, as well as a recreational culture space for Seoul citizens. Admission to the park is free for all.

⊙ 9ounce Burger (나인온스버거)

- Tel
+82-70-8692-9020

It is a restaurant serving authentic American homemade burger. This restaurant's signature menu is house-made burger. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Gwanak-gu, Seoul.

⊙ Ssukgogae (쑥고개)

- Homepage
https://www.instagram.com/ssukgogae_seoul/?utm_medium=copy_link 

Ssukgogae is a Korean and Western fusion restaurant situated at the beginning of Syarosu-gil. The standout menu item is the tong samgyeop kimchi jjim (braised whole pork belly with kimchi), a robust and spicy dish prepared with whole pork belly and soft bean curd. Another crowd-pleaser is the chicken cheongyang cream pasta (deep-fried chicken and cheongyang chili pepper cream pasta), featuring crispy fried shrimp and deep-fried chicken generously layered on soy cream sauce. The waffle gamja jeon (potato pancake), crispy and adorned with grated grana padano cheese, also earns acclaim. Nearby attractions encompass Nakseongsan Mountain, Nakseongdae Park, and Gwaneumsa Temple.

⊙ Seongmin Yangkkochi - Seoul Nat'l Univ. Branch (성민양꼬치 서울대입구)

- Tel
+82-2-888-8665

It has a large space, so it is a good place for meetings. The best menu at this restaurant is lamb skewers. This Chinese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Gwanak-gu, Seoul.

⊙ Museum of Art, Seoul National University (서울대학교미술관)

- Homepage
www.snumoa.org

- Tel
+82-2-880-9504

Museum of Art, Seoul National University was established as an independent institution in 1995 after several years of development under the Department of Modern Art at Seoul National University Museum. It is the first university art museum in Korea dedicated exclusively to modern and contemporary art. Designed by the world-renowned architect Rem Koolhaas, the museum was constructed and donated by the Samsung Group. It has evolved into a cultural complex equipped with exhibition halls, auditorium, classrooms, and other educational facilities. The museum places special emphasis on educational programs that are open not just to the university's students and faculty, but also to the local community. In addition to modern and contemporary artworks, the museum brings together and exhibits diverse forms of art and culture such as architecture, music, literature, film, and theater.

⊙ Seoul National University (서울대학교)

- Homepage
www.snu.ac.kr

- Tel
+82-2-880-5114

Founded in 1946, Seoul National University is the most reputable university in Korea based on its long academic history and tradition. It was the first national university in Korea established by merging several institutions of higher education around the Seoul area, including Kyongsong University

⊙ Gyujanggak Library of Seoul National University (서울대학교 규장각)

- Homepage
kyujanggak.snu.ac.kr

- Tel
+82-2-880-6030

Gyujanggak Library was founded in 1776 during the reign of King Jeongjo, the 22nd ruler of the Joseon dynasty, at which time it was located within the Changdeokgung Palace grounds. It functioned as the royal library, which housed writings of the previous kings, their relics and books from home and abroad.



Today Seoul National University maintains the items of Gyujanggak in a traditional Korean building which is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities necessary for the preservation of cultural heritages. Moreover, Gyujanggak Library of Seoul National University collects and publishes books from a variety of sectors such as politics, economy and society.



Gyujanggak now houses more than 270,000 items including 7 national treasures, 8 treasures, 180,000-plus old books, about 50,000 documents and 18,000 printing blocks. Among them, Joseon Wangjo Sillok (the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty, a National Treasure), Seungjeongwon Ilgi (the Diaries of the Royal Secretariat, a National Treasure) and Uigwe (the Royal Protocols of the Joseon Dynasty) have been designated as UNESCO World Cultural Heritages.

⊙ OTSAL (옷살)

- Tel
+82-2-882-6527

This is where a local Mexican chef does the cooking. The best menu at this restaurant is curry. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gwanak-gu, Seoul.



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