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Annyong haseyo!

I'm visiting Korea again soon! Yay! I will be there during the week of the Hi-Seoul Festival (26 April - 5 May). However I won't be spending the whole period in Seoul but I will be traveling to other parts of the country for about 4-5 days. My question is, when are the not-to-be-missed days during the festival? The opening and closing perhaps??

Oh yes, I am a hallyu fan, by the way!

Kamsahamnida..

(^_^)v

If you are going that week, you will miss practically all of the festival. They have changed the format this year:

http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2008/01/135_18050.html

They are going seasonal this year and breaking the festival up into 4 different times of the year. The tour sites haven't caught up with the newspapers yet.

bookmark. Thanks Al

Al's right! Hi-Seoul Festival 2008 is seasonal.
english version's not yet at Seoul homepage.
2008 HSF spring Festival "Gung" ( Palace )
period: 2008.5/4~ 2008. 5/11

1.Seoul Plaza in front of City Hall
Palace of May :5/4~5/11
Day : Childrens palace(5/5),parents palace(5/8),
citizen of the world palace(5/9),citizens palace.
Night :Gala of Eight Colors,Festival Bridge
opening,closing ceremony

2.Gyeongbok palace : 5/4 ~5/5
Day :life of King Sejong

3.Deoksu palace : 5/4 ~5/11
Day :Palace of Crossover,modern concerts,
art flea markets(5/5~5/10),Wallside open markets(5/4~5/11)
Night :Palace's meet with modern (5/5~5/10)

4.Gyeonghui Palace : 5/4~5/11
Day : Royal life(Gyeonghui Palace plaza ),
Royal culture(In front of Seoul history museum)
Night : Musical performance (5/3~5/10)

5. Changdeok,Changgyeong Palace :5/5~5/10

6. Cheonggye-cheon : 5/4~5/11
Cheonggye Jayurak

7. Street Festival : 5/4
from Jongmyo Royal Shrine,
thru Jongno
thru Seajongno
to Seoul Plaza in front of City Hall.
Cheers!

Oh thanks so much for that valuable info!!

Good thing I haven't bought my ticket yet. Guess I will have to modify my travel plans then...