Gwangju Chungjang Festival (광주 추억의 충장축제)

Every October, Gwangju Chungjang Festival takes place around the area of Chungjang-ro, a representative street in Gwangju where old history and fast changes exist together. The festival's main event, Chungjang World Parade, includes floats with various themes from the 13 districts of Gwangju. The street is recreated in various stages of changes between the 70s and the early 2000s. Visitors can also enjoy tea at old-style cafes or take black-and-white photos at a photo studio.

Start date

2024-10-02  

End Date

2024-10-06  

Performance Time

14:00-24:00  

Venue

Areas of May 18 Democracy Square, Chungjang-ro Road, & Geumnam-ro Road  

Fee

Free  

Organizer's Contact Information

+82-62-608-4675  

Host Company

Gwangju Dong-gu Office, Dong-gu Culture & Tourism Foundation, Chungjang Festival Organizing Committee  

Host's Contact Information

+82-62-608-4675  

Introduction

Every October, Gwangju Chungjang Festival takes place around the area of Chungjang-ro, a representative street in Gwangju where old history and fast changes exist together. The festival's main event, Chungjang World Parade, includes floats with various themes from the 13 districts of Gwangju. The street is recreated in various stages of changes between the 70s and the early 2000s. Visitors can also enjoy tea at old-style cafes or take black-and-white photos at a photo studio.