Insa-dong Traditional Culture Festival (인사전통문화축제)

Insa-dong Traditional Culture Festival (인사전통문화축제)

- Homepage
www.hiinsa.com

- Tel
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-737-7890

Celebrated annually since 1987, Insa-dong Traditional Culture Festival is a feast of Korean culture and art, hosted by the Traditional Culture Preservation Society and the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism. The festival features an international folk festival, parade, and singing contest. Street events include ceramic art demonstrations, portrait drawings by street artists, and making traditional rice cakes.

- Address : 49 , Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul


※ Presentation Information
- Age Limit
Open to visitors of all ages

- Event Date
20220831 ~ 20220925

- Location
Area of Hi Insa and Insa-dong Culture Zone

- Event Duration
Varies by program

- Sponsor
Jongno-gu

- Sponsor Phone
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-737-7890

- Co-Sponsor
Insa Traditional Culture Association Corp.

- Co-Sponsor Phone
+82-2-737-7890



- Introduction
Celebrated annually since 1987, Insa-dong Traditional Culture Festival is a feast of Korean culture and art, hosted by the Traditional Culture Preservation Society and the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism. The festival features an international folk festival, parade, and singing contest. Street events include ceramic art demonstrations, portrait drawings by street artists, and making traditional rice cakes.







◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Seolleneun Majung (설레는마중)


- Tel
+82-2-6954-2915

It is a store that sells both traditional Korean desserts and coffee. This cafe is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is rice cake.

⊙ Asin [Tax Refund Shop] (아신)


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⊙ Busan Sikdang(부산식당)


- Tel
+82-2-733-5761

It is a house where you can eat hot and spicy Daegutang (Codfish Soup). This restaurant's signature menu is codfish stew. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

⊙ Korean Craft & Design Foundation Gallery Shop (KCDF 갤러리숍 공예정원)


- Homepage
www.kcdfshop.kr

- Tel
+82-2-733-9041

The Korean Craft & Design Foundation Gallery Shop displays and sells high-quality Korean handicrafts, stamped with the UNESCO Seal of Excellence for Handicrafts. The shop possesses handicrafts by renowed master craftsmen and artists. Crafts have both practical and decorative uses.

⊙ Balwoo Gongyang (발우공양)


- Homepage
www.balwoo.or.kr

Balwoo Gongyang, located in front of the main gate of Jogyesa Temple, is a temple food restaurant operated by the Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism. It was selected as a 1-star restaurant by the Michelin Guide for three consecutive years from 2017 to 2019 and it is so popular that reservations must be made a month in advance. “Balwoo” refers to meals for monks and it means that the act of eating is also a process to realizing the truth. The restaurant offers five types of course menus inspired by Buddhist teachings that are served in the order of Suljuksim, Juksang, Sangmi (嘗味), Dammi (噉味), Seungso (僧笑), Youmi (愈味), and Ipgasim. The menu is made with seasonal ingredients to bring out the best flavor of each season. The course meal starts with appetizing kimchi stew according to the traditional Korean meal culture. Then it is followed by porridge, seasonal salad, rice and stew, side dishes, tea, and dessert, satisfying both the taste buds and health. Those who wish to experience an authentic temple meal are recommended to try the Beop Course.

⊙ Templestay Information Center (템플스테이 홍보관)


- Homepage
www.templestay.com

- Tel
+82-2-2031-2000

Templestay Information Center offers various information and services regarding templestays and temple meals for domestic and international visitors. The center also operates traditional cultural experiences, such as tea time with a Buddhist monk, traditional culture activities and more.



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