2026 World Island Festival

About the festival

A cultural tourism festival that draws on the cultural, culinary, and tourism resources of island regions around the world. The festival features three areas: “Travel,” a cultural and tourism exhibition; “Taste,” a culinary experience; and “Vibe,” a program of cultural performances and hands-on activities. “Travel” is a cultural and tourism exhibition program that promotes the tourism resources of participating island regions and offers traditional costume experiences, cultural activities, photography exhibitions, and more. “Taste” is a culinary program that invites chefs from island regions to introduce local cuisine and gives visitors the opportunity to sample it. “Vibe” is designed to let visitors experience and enjoy the cultures of each region through island-specific cultural performances, traditional games, and other activities.

Source: Korea Tourism Organization · TourAPI · TourAPI 4128786