Silla Cultural Festival
"Gyeongju's Cultural Heart: Where Tradition and Celebration Unite
The Shilla Cultural Festival, which began with its first edition in 1962, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The 50th Shilla Cultural Festival in 2023 promises a dazzling array of performances, from the spectacular Hwabaekjejeon that heralds the birth of the Shilla dynasty, to a street arts festival featuring numerous artists, and the Silk Road Fiesta! During the festival period, a variety of programs will captivate the senses of citizens and tourists in Gyeongju.
Overview
- Date: October 13th – 15th, 2023
- Venue: 274 Gyodong, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea (Gyeongju Bonghwangdae and Woljeonggyo)
- Admission: Free
- Program:
Art Festival: October 6th (Friday) – October 8th (Sunday) Celebrations: October 13th (Friday) – October 15th (Sunday)
Major Programs in the Gyeongju Woljeonggyo Area
- Hwabaekjejeon
- Date: October 13th (Friday) 19:00 – 20:00
- Description: A brilliant fireworks display and water performance that illuminates Woljeonggyo, portraying the history of Gyeongju.
Major Programs in Downtown Gyeongju
- Silk Road Fiesta
- Date: October 13th (Friday) – October 15th (Sunday) 15:00 – 22:00
- Description: High-quality entertainment you accidentally encounter on the streets! Gyeongju’s own street arts festival.
- Dalbit Nanjang (Moonlight Marketplace)
- Date: October 13th (Friday) – October 15th (Sunday) 15:00 – 24:00
- Description: A dash of emotion and a sip of romance enjoyed in the heart of the city.
- Hwarang Mudo Hoi (Hwarang Martial Arts Night)
- Date: October 14th (Saturday) 17:00 – 22:00
- Description: Hip-hop beats shaking the ancient grounds! The meeting of Hwarang and hip-hop.
With Citizens! Creating the Shilla Cultural Festival Together
- Citizen Supporters
- Period: March – October
- Description: Introducing the festival through the eyes of Gyeongju citizens.
- Youth Green Leaders, Hwarangwonhwadan
- Period: July – October
- Description: We are the next-generation green leaders! We directly nurture our beautiful environment.
- Citizen Festival School
- Period: May – October
- Description: We bring our ideas to life.
