Jeonbuk

Muju Firefly Festival

무주반딧불축제

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Plan your visit

Dates
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Venue
Muju-gun Yeche Cultural Center
Address
326-17 Hanpungnu, Muju-eup, Muju-gun, Jeollabuk-do
Admission
Free (some paid)
Organizer
Muju-gun / Muju Firefly Festival Committee
Operating hours
10:00~22:30 (Korean original)
Program
1. Main Program: Banditbulisinbitam Temple, Banditbul Theme Hall 2. Sub Programs: Bandi Kids World, Bandi Star Picnic, Namdaecheon Life Plus, Cultural and Artistic Performances, etc. 3. Consumer Participation Programs: Experience Programs, Water Splash Festival, Various Flea Markets, etc.

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Festival location

Muju-gun Yeche Cultural Center

326-17 Hanpungnu, Muju-eup, Muju-gun, Jeollabuk-do

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About the festival

The Muju Firefly Festival is a representative environmental festival of South Korea themed around the natural monument fireflies and pristine natural environments. It is held annually from late August to early September in the Muju-gun area, offering a special experience where visitors can directly observe the mysterious lights emitted by fireflies in a clean natural setting, feeling the value of nature and ecological conservation. During the festival period, various ecological and environmental experiences, traditional cultural events, performances, and night scenery are provided, including the main program 'Firefly Sinbitam-Temple.' In particular, the Firefly Sinbitam-Temple is a differentiated program unique to Muju, where visitors can directly visit firefly habitats and encounter the natural light, creating unforgettable memories for attendees. The Muju Firefly Festival has established itself as a festival that shares the value of coexistence between nature and humanity while promoting the importance of environmental conservation.

Source: Korea Tourism Organization · TourAPI · TourAPI 506523

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