Jeonju Bibimbap Festival World Bibim Week ( 전주비빔밥축제 월드비빔위크)

The Jeonju Bibimbap Festival celebrates the taste and charm of one of Korea's representative foods in the city of it's origin, Jeonju. The city has been recognized by UNESCO as a City of Gastronomy, and the festival promotes this branding.

Introduction Information

Start date: 2024-10-03
End Date: 2024-10-06
Performance Time: 10:00-22:00
Venue: Jeonju Sports Complex Stadium
Fee: Free
Organizer: Munhwasangsang On
Organizer's Contact Information: +82-63-282-5979
Host Company: Jeonju-si
Host's Contact Information: +82-63-282-5979

Introduction: Bibimbap was one of the top three foods during the Joseon period and it is thought to be the most favorite Korean meal among foreigners. In particular, Jeonju bibimbap is considered one of the best foods in Korea. It is a nutritious and healthy food comprised of rice with bean sprouts, one of 10 famous foods in Jeonju. Jeonju's bibimbap is decorated with five colors and with five flavors that come from 30 different ingredients including ginkgo, pine nut, chestnut, walnut and fresh seasonal vegetables. It has a balanced nutrition, packed with carbohydrates, fats, protein, vitamins, and minerals alike. It is considered the perfect food embracing the ancestor’s wisdom and scientific theory.

Jeonju is the center of Korea's delicious cuisine and its representative food is bibimbap. Jeonju Bibimbap Festival is held in the area around Jeonju Hanok Village and Korean Intangible Cultural Heritage Hall.