Gyeongsangbuk-do

Waegwan Holy Festival

왜관 홀리 페스티벌

This edition has ended. These dates describe the past event; a future edition has not been confirmed on this page.

Plan your visit

Dates
Venue
Waegwan Monastery
Address
61 Gwanmun-ro, Waegwan-eup, Chilgok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do Waegwan Monastery
Admission
Free
Organizer
Chilgok County Office Cultural Tourism Division

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About the festival

This festival, linked to the rich Catholic cultural heritage and tourism of Chilgok-gun in Gyeongbuk, is based on the concept of spending a holiday in a holy place. It is held around the Waegwan Monastery, which embodies the history and spirit of Catholicism. During the day, there are light landscapes, and at night, the light cathedral and dreamy forest are created. Various performances can be enjoyed, including a talk concert with Father MZ (Lee Chang-min), a holy concert (Lin, Ahn Ye-eun), busking performances, Gregorian chant performances, and pipe organ recitals. The Waegwan Monastery, with an atmosphere reminiscent of medieval Europe, offers various photo zones (life photo studio, monk costume experience photo booth, etc.) and unique experience programs (special mass at Haneul Cathedral, monastery tour with a monk, retreat experience, etc.).

Source: Korea Tourism Organization · TourAPI

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