World Heritage Festival

About this event

The World Heritage Festival is a cultural heritage festival hosted against the backdrop of UNESCO World Heritage sites across Korea, designed to modernly interpret and experience the universal value of shared human heritage. Organized by the Korea Heritage Service and executed by the Korea Heritage Agency, it offers diverse programs including performances, hands-on workshops, exhibitions, and academic seminars based on the history and significance of regional heritage sites. In its 7th edition, the [2026 World Heritage Festival] spans ancient civilization sites in the Gyeongsang and Jeolla regions ('Gaya Tumuli'), unique volcanic landscapes ('Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes'), and historic sites in Andong ('Sansa, Buddhist Mountain Monasteries in Korea', 'Historic Villages of Korea', and 'Seowon, Korean Neo-Confucian Academies'). By breathing life into living history, the festival connects past heritage to 'today's enjoyment.' 1. Gaya Tumuli / Gimhae, Haman, Goseong, Changnyeong, Hapcheon, Goryeong, Namwon - Dates: 2026.8.28 (Fri) – 9.10 (Thu) - Venues: 7 designated Gaya Tumuli World Heritage sites and local museums - Theme: Walking Together, Side by Side - Programs: Stargazing at Gaya Tumuli, relic excavation workshops, International Academic Symposium on World Heritage Conservation and Management, etc. 2. Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes / Jeju - Dates: 2026.10.3 (Sat) – 10.18 (Sun) - Venues: World Natural Heritage areas across Jeju Special Self-Governing Province - Theme: Heritage! Beyond Boundaries - Programs: Walking tour of the Geomunoreum lava tube system and exploration of restricted areas, Hallasan night sunrise trek, etc. 3. Historic Villages of Korea · Sansa, Buddhist Mountain Monasteries · Seowon, Korean Neo-Confucian Academies / Andong - Dates: 2026.10.9 (Fri) – 10.25 (Sun) - Venues: World Heritage sites in Andong (Hahoe Village, Bongjeongsa Temple, Dosan Seowon, Byeongsan Seowon) - Theme: World Heritage of Contemplation, Future Value of Integration - Programs: Tea ceremony and incense meditation experience (Hahoe Village), Seonyu Julbul Nori traditional fire festival (Bongjeongsa), night opening of Dosan Seowon, etc.

Location

Andong-si Domestic World Heritage Sites designated for 2026: Andong (Sansa, Buddhist Mountain Monasteries in Korea; Historic Villages of Korea; Seowon, Korean Neo-Confucian Academies), Gimhae, Haman, Goseong, Changnyeong, Hapcheon, Goryeong, Namwon (Gaya Tumuli), Jeju (Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes)

Weather

• Today(Tue)☁️Cloudy · 23° ~ 31° · 30% chance of rain
• Sep 2(Wed)☁️Cloudy · 22° ~ 30° · 60% chance of rain
• Sep 3(Thu)⛅Partly cloudy · 21° ~ 29° · 30% chance of rain

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