Gwangju Chungjang Festival (광주 추억의 충장축제)

Every October, the Chungjang Street Festival of Recollection is held on the streets of Chungjang-ro and Geumnam-ro in the city center with the theme of memories. The themed streets exactly replicate the old Chungjang-ro with the theme of "memories of night," allowing visitors to enjoy different types of songs from the olden days. This festival, held in the heart of Gwangju, offers a wide array of events, such as nostalgic concerts, flour games, parades, and random dance performances, making it a popular attraction with plenty to see and do.

◎ Chungjang-ro, Gwangju
Chungjang-ro is so famous as a fashion street that it is nicknamed the “Myeongdong Street of Gwangju.” The name “Chungjang” comes from the military title of General Kim Deok-ryeong, known for his valiant acts in the Japanese invasion of Korea in 1592.

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

+82-62-608-4672  

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.

Programs

Street of memories, concert of memories, dance night, playing with flour, fire art parade, K-pop random dance, etc.