Yeongju Korean Scholar Culture Festival 2025 Schedule Guide

 

🎉 2025 Yeongju Korean Scholar Culture Festival, Carrying on the Spirit of Scholars! 🌸📚

In beautiful Yeongju, which has been praised as the hometown of scholars since ancient times, the 2025 Yeongju Korean Scholar Culture Festival, which celebrates its spirit and culture , will be held for three days from May 3 (Sat) to May 5 (Mon), 2025 , in the Seonbichon and Sosu Seowon areas . Under the theme of “ The warmth of scholars, the fragrance created from encounters, ” a rich program that harmoniously combines tradition and modernity awaits you. Experience the noble spirit and beautiful culture of scholars firsthand, and create unforgettable memories of a spring day! ✨

 

 

📑 Festival Table of Contents

 

Scholar Festival Guide
Yeongju Cultural Tourism Foundation


✨ Why should you go to the 2025 Yeongju Korean Scholar Culture Festival?

The 2025 Yeongju Korean Scholar Culture Festival goes beyond a simple traditional festival and provides a special opportunity to deeply experience the lives and wisdom of scholars, the spiritual pillars of our people.

  • Center of scholar culture : Centering around Sosu Seowon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, we reflect on the meaning of scholarly learning and spirit in Yeongju, where they live and breathe.
  • An experience that satisfies all five senses : You can experience scholar culture firsthand through various activities such as trying on scholar clothing, traditional archery, rubbings, Korean paper crafts, and tea ceremony experiences.
  • Abundant things to see and enjoy : A variety of performances and high-quality exhibitions are prepared, including theme performances, traditional performances, open-air plays, and scholar concerts. In particular, the night lantern parade along the scholar's path will provide an unforgettable spectacle.
  • Fun for the whole family : There are plenty of programs for everyone to participate in and enjoy, including children's scholar experience and traditional game experience.
  • Yeongju's attractive nature and history : This is a great opportunity to see Yeongju's beautiful nature and historic cultural heritage, including Buyeo Temple and Seonbichon, along with the festival.

🗓️ Festival schedule and location

📅 Event Schedule

May 3 (Sat) ~ May 5 (Mon), 2025 (3 days)

📍Event Venue

Yeongju Munjeong Dunchi area and Yeongju Seonbi Village

(126 Hanjeong-ro, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Munjeong-dong / Area of ​​Cheonggu-ro, Sunheung-myeon, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do)


🎭 Colorful main programs

Rich and colorful programs await you at the 2025 Yeongju Korean Scholar Culture Festival.

  • Main Performances :
    • Scholar's Path: A Night Lantern Parade That Beautifully Decorates Yeongju's Nights
    • Theme Performance: A moving stage containing the life and values ​​of Joseon scholars
    • The excitement of a scholar (Madanggeuk): A lively madanggeuk performance
    • The Soul of a Scholar (Korean Traditional Music Performance): Beautiful Melodies of Traditional Korean Music
    • Scholar's Empathy (Heung Concert): A special concert where modernity and tradition come together
Event Information 2
Yeongju Cultural Tourism Foundation

  • Participatory experience program :
    • Scholar's Room: A space to experience the lifestyle of a scholar (traditional Seowon experience, wearing Hanbok, tea ceremony, etc.)
    • The scholar's style 'Sabangpalbang': an experiential exhibition and folk performance with local artists
    • Seonbi Culture Global Campus: Cultural exchanges with foreigners, including traditional etiquette, calligraphy, and writing Korean names
    • National 8 Provinces Servant Competition: A Fun and Exciting Performance Event
    • Traditional game experience yard: Ttakjichigi, Gonggigi, Yutnori, Biseokchigi, etc.


  • Special Programs :
    • Children's Scholar Festival (Scholar's World): Colorful experience and play programs for children
    • Folk Photography Contest (Seonbichon)
    • Wildflower Exhibition (Seonbichon)
    • Experience the education of etiquette and manners (Seonbichon)
    • Jukgye Baekiljang (Training Center)
    • Special Exhibition of Sosu Museum (Sosu Seowon)
    • Local Cultural Arts Competition
    • Dendong-eo-mi Hwajeon Nori

  • Exhibitions and Others :
    • Born as a GOD like a scholar
    • Scholar's lantern exhibition
    • Local Symbiotic Companion Market
    • Operating a street food market and food truck
    • Hanwoo Grill Experience & Sales

More detailed program information can be found on the official website.


💡 Tips to enjoy the festival 200%

✔️ Be sure to check the detailed program schedule and advance reservation information on the festival's official website ( http://yctf.or.kr/seonbi/index.php )!

✔️ The area around Seonbichon and Munjeongdunchi is large, so wearing comfortable shoes is a must.

✔️ Experience the scholar culture firsthand by actively participating in various experiential programs.

✔️ Don’t forget to try Yeongju’s specialty foods at the food market that operates during the festival.

✔️ Don’t miss the beautiful lanterns and colorful performances!


😋 Yeongju's taste and surrounding attractions

😋 Yeongju's representative food

  • Yeongju Hanwoo
  • Yeongju apple
  • Yeongju Ginseng and Related Dishes
  • Sunheung Muksabal

🏞️Major tourist attractions nearby


🚗 Directions

📍Event Venue

Yeongju Munjeong Dunchi area and Yeongju Seonbi Village

🚗 Private car

After taking the Jungang Expressway to Yeongju IC or Seoyeongju IC, follow the directions.

🚄 Train

After getting off at Yeongju Station on the Jungang Line, take a taxi or bus to the festival venue.

🚌 Bus

From Yeongju Intercity Bus Terminal, take the bus to the festival venue.

📞 Contact: Yeongju Korean Scholar Culture Festival Organizing Committee (054-639-7613)

🌐 Official website: 

 

💐 In conclusion

We hope that you will experience the spirit and culture of scholars firsthand at the Korean Scholar Culture Festival in Yeongju in May 2025 and create precious memories of a beautiful spring day. Colorful programs and abundant attractions await you! 🌸📚

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