Homigot Sunrise Festival (호미곶 한민족 해맞이축전)

Homigot Village, the main venue of the Homigot Sunrise Festival, is located on the easternmost point of the Korean Peninsula. Homigot Village means "a village on a tiger’s tail," in reference to the Korean peninsula looking like a tiger.

The festival includes local cultural performances, a New Year celebratory event, fireworks show, sunrise concert and other diverse performances. Visitors may sample free tteokguk, a traditional New Year’s Day dish. Other events such as kite-flying and launching hope balloons with wishes attached will provide enjoyable moments to reflect on the previous year and create new year resolutions.

Start date

2020-12-31  

End Date

2021-01-01  

Viewing Duration

Varies by program  

Venue

Homigot Sunrise Square  

Location Guide

[Bus]
From Pohang Intercity Bus Terminal, take Bus No. 200 and get off at Guryongpo Bus Stop.
From Guryongpo, transfer to a bus bound for Homigot.  

Age Limit

Open to visitors of all ages  

Fee

Free  

Organizer

Pohang Cultural Foundation  

Organizer's Contact Information

+82-54-289-7852  

Host Company

Pohang-si  

Host's Contact Information

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-54-289-7852~8  

Introduction

Homigot Village, the main venue of the Homigot Sunrise Festival, is located on the easternmost point of the Korean Peninsula. Homigot Village means "a village on a tiger’s tail," in reference to the Korean peninsula looking like a tiger.

The festival includes local cultural performances, a New Year celebratory event, fireworks show, sunrise concert and other diverse performances. Visitors may sample free tteokguk, a traditional New Year’s Day dish. Other events such as kite-flying and launching hope balloons with wishes attached will provide enjoyable moments to reflect on the previous year and create new year resolutions.

Programs

Haeoreum Busking Festival, year-end music concert, sunset event, firework show, Cinema de Pohang, sunrise event, etc.