Jeonbuk

Buan Gomsojeotgal & Wangsae Festival

부안 곰소젓갈&왕새우축제

Plan your visit

Dates
Venue
부안군 진서면 곰소 다용도부지 일원 (Korean original)
Address
전북특별자치도 부안군 진서면 곰소리 914 (Korean original)
Admission
무료(일부 유료) (Korean original)
Organizer
곰소젓갈축제 추진위원회 (Korean original)
Official information ↗

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About the festival

The 18th Buan Gomsojeotgal & Wangsae Festival is a representative seafood festival of Buan, held with the theme of the rich marine resources and local specialties of Gomso Bay. It promotes the tradition and excellence of Gomsojeotgal and offers a variety of food and experience programs to enjoy the taste and flavor of seasonal Wangsae shrimp. At the festival site, visitors can meet local seafood, including Gomsojeotgal and Wangsae shrimp, and experience the taste and culture of Buan through the sale and tasting of jeotgal and seafood, as well as tourist participation programs. In particular, Gomsojeotgal is a traditional food that has been passed down for a long time based on the natural salt and environment of Gomso Bay, and it is characterized by the opportunity to meet various types of jeotgal in one place. Visitors can enjoy unique local foods along with seasonal seafood like Wangsae shrimp in the fall, making it a delightful experience for families, couples, and friends. This festival, which showcases the beautiful natural scenery of Gomso Bay and the taste of local seafood, also contributes to promoting Buan's food culture and tourism resources, as well as revitalizing the local seafood industry and commercial districts.

Source: Korea Tourism Organization · TourAPI

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