2014년 11월 18일 화요일

2014~2015 Winter Festivals in Korea



2014~2015 Winter Festivals



December in Korea means holiday lights, snow, cozy hats and scarves, Christmas decorations, and last but not least, plenty of winter festivals. While simply staying indoors is a tempting alternative, try embracing the seasonal temperatures and venture out. There are winter events celebrating everything from arts to fruits and winter activities for everyone to enjoy, young and old alike.


As the solar year’s 12th month comes to an end and the year draws to a close, people gather at sunrise festival locations across Korea to welcome in the first sunrise of 2014. January and February are perfect for reveling in the chilly weather by visiting snow and ice festivals. Popular festivals include the Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival, Pyeongchang Trout Festival, Taebaeksan Mountain Snow Festival, Inje Icefish Festival, Jaraseom Singsing Winter Festival and many more. After you’ve had your fill of the snow and ice, head over to Jeju-do for the hot and smoky Jeju Fire Festival.


 Boseong Green Tea Plantation Light Festival


The magical allure of the Boseong Green Tea Fields grows tenfold in winter as bright Christmas lights cast a cheery glow over the expansive fields. Christmas lights and an enormous Christmas tree, as well as a number of themed exhibits (the Love Galaxy Light Tunnel, Green Tea Themed Street, etc.) bring “Christmas decorations” to a whole new level.





Hwacheon Sancheoneo (Mount Trout) Ice Festival 


The Hwacheon Stream and the surrounding areas are the natural habitat of the mountain trout and otters. It is here, in this pristine natural environment, that the Sancheoneo Ice Festival is held every year in celebration of fish and wintertime fun. One of the most popular programs at the Mountain Trout Ice Festival is ice fishing, where people cut a hole through the 40cm ice on the lake and try their luck at catching the mountain trout. If you want to brave the icy water, you can go to a different section of the lake and try catching fish barehanded! Helpful staffs are available to ensure that even first-timers get a catch. After fishing, enjoy your freshly caught bounty, raw or grilled, on site.





Taebaeksan Mountain Snow Festival


Taebaeksan Snow Festival offers guests an array of events and activities that are sure to amuse and entertain everyone. In addition to a number of performances and exquisite snow sculptures, visitors can participate in the Snowman Festival and snow sledding with the beautiful Taebaeksan Mountain covered with snow as their backdrop.





Jaraseom Singsing Winter Festival


The Jaraseom Sing Sing Winter Festival is famous for ice fishing. Ice fishing for trout (your catch can be eaten right away, raw or grilled), snow sledding, and a 50-people sledge ride on ice will be fun for the whole family. Other activities include ice sledding, ice skating, and riding bumper cars on snow. It is easy to reach Gapyeong simply by taking the ITX Cheongchun train from Yongsan Station. There are also popular attractions nearby such as Namiseom Island, The Garden of Morning Calm, and Petite France for visitors to explore.






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