Gyeonggi

Gwangju Royal Pottery Festival

광주왕실도자페스티벌

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Plan your visit

Dates
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Venue
Gonjiam Ceramic Park
Address
727 Gyeongchung-daero, Gonjiam-eup, Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province Gonjiam Ceramic Park Area
Admission
Free
Organizer
Gwangju-si / Gwangju Cultural Foundation, Gwangju Royal Porcelain Festival Organizing Committee
Operating hours
10:00~17:30 (Korean original)
Program
1. Exhibition: Gwangju Royal Pottery Exhibition and Sale, Royal Pottery Master Exhibition 2. Performance: Busking and Fringe Performances, Royal Pottery Outdoor Play 3. Experience: Installation Art, River Market, Bunwon Arcade, A Day in the Life of a Pottery Artisan (Royal Pottery Experience), Historical and Cultural Creation Experience, etc.

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Festival location

Gonjiam Ceramic Park

727 Gyeongchung-daero, Gonjiam-eup, Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province Gonjiam Ceramic Park Area

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About the festival

The Gwangju Royal Pottery Festival is a celebration that reinterprets the historical value and artistic significance of royal pottery presented to the royal court during the Joseon Dynasty with a modern sensibility. In 2026, under the theme 'The Dignity of Royalty Blossoming on the Waterway: The Play of Time', it combines the dignity and tradition of royal pottery with experiential content against the backdrop of Gwangju's historical spatiality connected to the Han River's waterway. A variety of programs will be offered, including traditional pottery experiences, outdoor performances, shows capturing the sentiment of royal pottery over 500 years, and special performances by K-POP artists, providing popular entertainment that can be enjoyed by both the younger generation and families. The festival aims to create an event where people, culture, and joy come together while experiencing the history and dignity of royal pottery through various events that blend tradition and modernity.

Source: Korea Tourism Organization · TourAPI · TourAPI 629718

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