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Hwasun Unju Cultural Festival

Family-friendly festivals
November 7, 2026 – November 8, 2026Daecho-ri, Doam-myeon, Hwasun-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City

The Hwasun Unju Cultural Festival is a leading cultural festival held at Unjusa Temple in Hwasun, a mysterious sacred site where a thousand Buddha statues and stone pagodas are nestled throughout the valleys. In the tranquil temple grounds, where the legend of a reclining Buddha bearing a thousand years of history blends with numerous stone pagodas, diverse cultural and artistic programs unfold for people of all ages to enjoy together. Traditional bell-ringing that resonates with the heart, pungmul folk performances, and music performances from various genres enliven the festival, while participatory missions exploring different parts of Unjusa Temple and abundant traditional and cultural experiences are also available. As autumn deepens, visitors can journey through time and space into the mysterious legend of the Thousand Buddhas and Thousand Pagodas, finding warm respite and creating special memories.

Official details
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Good food near the festival

Sorted by distance from the festival venue.

Introduction image for Samgeori Sikdang (1/1)

Samgeori Sikdang

Jonmat

Head meat, Jokbal, Offal gukbap

This introduces head meat, jokbal, and offal gukbap at Samgeori Sikdang in Neungju-myeon, Hwasun County, South Jeolla Province.

Drive ~31 min
Neungju-myeon, Hwasun-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City
Introduction image for Unam Sikdang (1/2)
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Unam Sikdang

Jonmatdori

Seafood jjamppong, Tangsuyuk

A place featured on Masitgetda.

Drive ~43 min
Nampyeong-eup, Naju-si, Jeollanam-do
Introduction image for Bread Plus (1/1)

Bread Plus

Jonmat

Healthy bread made with natural starter, Healthy bread

The natural-starter note helps when you want bread with a clear fermentation style in the name.

Drive ~43 min
Jeonnam Naju-si Gyoyuk-gil