Bonghwa Sweetfish Festival (봉화은어축제)

Introduction

Bonghwa Sweetfish Festival is one of Korea's prime summer festivals and celebrates the local specialty product of sweetfish. The sweetfish from Bonghwa are recorded as having been given as tribute to the king during the Joseon dynasty. The highest-quality sweetfish come from the upstream sections of the Nakdonggang and Seomjingang Rivers, where Bonghwa-gun is located. The festival offers numerous participatory programs including fishing, water play, a water fight, and agricultural experiences. Visitors who participate in fishing activities can feast on their catch.

Basic Information

Address Naeseong-ri, Bonghwa-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do (36238)

Phone • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 <br>(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) <br> • For more info: +82-54-674-3053

Website www.bhftf.co.kr/

Last Updated 2024/11/28

Sponsor 1 Bonghwa-gun

Sponsor 1 Contact • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 <br>(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) <br> • For more info: +82-54-674-3053

Sponsor 2 Bonghwa Festival & Tourism Foundation

Sponsor 2 Contact +82-54-674-3053

Event Start Date 2023/07/30

Event End Date 2023/08/07

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Introduction Bonghwa Sweetfish Festival is one of Korea's prime summer festivals and celebrates the local specialty product of sweetfish. The sweetfish from Bonghwa are recorded as having been given as tribute to the king during the Joseon dynasty. The highest-quality sweetfish come from the upstream sections of the Nakdonggang and Seomjingang Rivers, where Bonghwa-gun is located. The festival offers numerous participatory programs including fishing, water play, a water fight, and agricultural experiences. Visitors who participate in fishing activities can feast on their catch.

Bonghwa Sweetfish Festival (봉화은어축제)

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