← Back to List

Nami Island International Children's Book Festival (남이섬 세계책나라축제)

Nami Island International Children's Book Festival (남이섬 세계책나라축제)

Introduction

Started in 2005 and celebrating its 11th festival this year, the Nami Island International Children’s Book Festival is a picture book themed culture and arts festival that offers various programs combining literature, art, music, and nature.

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between Korea and Finland, Finland has been designated as the guest country of honor, and “sisu”, the spirit of the Finns, is the main theme of the festival.

From an exhibition of Finland's most beloved character Moomin to lively performances and adventurous activities full of imagination. Come to Nami Island to experience a joyful May filled with fairy tales and festival energy.

Basic Information

Address 1, Namiseom-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do (24464)
Phone • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 <br>(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) <br>• For more info: +82-31-580-8193, +82-2-318-6290
Last Updated 2023/05/16
Sponsor 1 NAMBOOK International Committee
Sponsor 1 Contact • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 <br>(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) <br>• For more info: +82-31-580-8193, +82-2-318-6290
Sponsor 2 Nami Island Education Culture Group
Sponsor 2 Contact +82-31-580-8193
Event Time 11:00-17:00
Event Place Nami Island
Event Start Date 2023/05/05
Event End Date 2023/05/21
Age Limit Open to visitors of all ages
Usage Fee Free with admission to Nami Island (fees vary by program)
Viewing Time Varies by program

Additional Information

Introduction Started in 2005 and celebrating its 11th festival this year, the Nami Island International Children’s Book Festival is a picture book themed culture and arts festival that offers various programs combining literature, art, music, and nature.

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between Korea and Finland, Finland has been designated as the guest country of honor, and “sisu”, the spirit of the Finns, is the main theme of the festival.

From an exhibition of Finland's most beloved character Moomin to lively performances and adventurous activities full of imagination. Come to Nami Island to experience a joyful May filled with fairy tales and festival energy.
Programs [Ceremonies & Exhibitions]

2023 Nami Island International Children's Book Festival Opening Ceremony

Moomin Exhibition

The Exploration Of The World's Children's Books With BANG JUNG HWAN

Nami Concours Winning Works Exhibition

Nami Concours 2023 Forest Exhibition

Hans Christian Andersen Award Exhibition



[Performances]

BUBBLETIGER Bubble Magic Performance

IMAGINE CLUB Stories of Finland from People Who Met by Chance

Tiger Division Military Band

Gayageum Sonju Park X Kantele Aino Ruotanen Strings Duo: Korean Gayageum Meets Finnish Kantele

Aino Ruotanen The Melody of Beautiful Finland Kantele Artist

NOVA ART COMPANY The Special Musical Journey of Moomin

M.B. CREW & WAKKIPS B-boy & Street Dance Performance

BAEKSEOK ARTS UNIVERSITY on Nami Island

CLOWNJIN Balloon Magic Show



[HEI SCHOOLS CLUB NAMI ISLAND]

MUSIC & MOVEMENTSinging and Dancing Forest

Santa's Village Family Waltz Party

Spring in Santa's Village

Moon Suhyeon's Fairly Tale Concert

Traditional Games in the Forest

Creative Art Workshop with Finnish Picture Book Illustrators

Picture Book Games with Native Speaker Instructor



[HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES]

Mini Finnish Film Festival

Tonttu Milla and The Mystery of The Missing Spoon

FEEL FINLAND

- Make a Vappu Student Cap

- Himmeli Studio

- Play Zone

- Vappu Picnic

- Play Zone

- SISU Wall

Read Me a Bookrame

Location