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Korea’s Spring Flower Festivals in 2013!

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Korea’s Spring Flower Festivals in 2013!


It’s time to announce Korea’s spring flower festivals in 2013! For just a few weeks, don’t miss Korea’s beautiful dogwood, apricot and cherry blossoms!

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Taebaeksan Snow Festival Korea

, Posted by Matt in ALL DESTINATIONS, Best of DK, Festivals & Holidays, Gangwon, Nature, 5 Comments

Taebaeksan Snow Festival Korea


The Taebaeksan Snow Festival Korea is one of the country’s premier winter events. Located in snowy Gangwon Province, the festival features snow and ice sculptures.

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Remembering the Korean War

, Posted by Matt in Festivals & Holidays, Gyeonggi, Historic Korea, Seoul, 0 Comments

Remembering the Korean War


This year marks the 61st anniversary of the start of the Korean War, which took the lives of an estimated three million soldiers and civilians.

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Jinhae Naval Port Festival

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Jinhae Naval Port Festival


Korea’s biggest spring flower fete is nearly upon us! Starting on April 1st, the charming town of Jinhae on Korea’s southern coast will welcome an estimate 2.5 million people to view its beautiful cherry blossoms.

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Spring Flower Festivals in Korea for 2011

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Spring Flower Festivals in Korea for 2011


The spring flower festivals in Korea are about to get underway! For just a few weeks, don’t miss Korea’s beautiful dogwoods, apricots and cherry trees!

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Welcoming Seollal and the Year of the Rabbit in Korea

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Welcoming Seollal and the Year of the Rabbit in Korea


This year, February 3rd marks Seollal, or the lunar New Year and the day Koreans welcome the Year of the Rabbit in Korea.

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Seoul Lotus Lantern Festival

, Posted by Matt in ALL DESTINATIONS, Art & Culture, Buddhist Temples, Festivals & Holidays, Seoul, Video, 7 Comments

Seoul Lotus Lantern Festival


The Seoul Lotus Lantern Festival is among the year’s biggest events, when thousands of Seoulites come together to celebrate the birth of the Buddha.

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The Jongmyo Royal Shrine’s Great Rite

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The Jongmyo Royal Shrine’s Great Rite


When the Joseon Dynasty was founded in 1394, the Jongmyo Royal Shrine was built to honor its royal family. Each May, these rites are open to the public.

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Yeouido Spring Flowers Festival in Seoul

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Yeouido Spring Flowers Festival in Seoul


The Yeouido Spring Flowers Festival celebrates Seoul’s most spectacular collection of king cherry trees, which erupt into ephemeral clouds of pink for a few short days each spring.

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Spring Flower Festivals in Korea 2010

, Posted by Matt in ALL DESTINATIONS, Chungcheong, Festivals & Holidays, Gyeongsang, Jeju, Jeolla, Nature, Seoul, 37 Comments

Spring Flower Festivals in Korea 2010


After what felt like a very long winter, spring has finally sprung! What follows are the best spring flower festivals in Korea 2010!

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