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Gaya Theme Park Light Festival: Voyage Towards the Light

Name: Gaya Theme Park Light Festival: Voyage Towards the Light
Start: 2026-08-14
End: 2026-08-23
Location: Gimhae Gaya Theme Park

Paid · Gimhae-si Gimhae Gaya Theme Park

Dates: Aug 14 ~ Aug 23
Hours: 17:20~22:00 (입장마감21:00)
Venue: Gimhae Gaya Theme Park
Area: Gyeongsangnam-do Gimhae-si
Price: Paid admission (2,000 KRW)
Organiser: Gimhae Culture and Tourism Foundation
Enquiries: 김해문화관광재단 055-340-7900~1

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About this event

The sea route Queen Heo took from the Indian kingdom of Ayodhya to Gaya 2,000 years ago is brought back to life with brilliant light. The 3rd Gimhae Light Festival 'Voyage Towards the Light,' held at Gimhae Gaya Theme Park from August 14 to 23, 2026, presents a story connecting departure, voyage, and the meeting with Gaya through light sculptures, illuminations, media art, and photo zones. Walk along the path of light resembling the blue sea and night sky to discover the special bond between Gaya and India. On weekends and holidays, enjoy the Local Food Zone, Local Creator Art Market, and outdoor performances of jazz, fusion traditional music, and acoustic sets. The opening ceremony on August 15 will feature Ogomu (five-drum dance), K-POP TRON performances, and a multimedia firework show with over 3,000 rounds lighting up the sky. The festival operates daily without holidays from 5:20 PM to 10:00 PM, with admission closing at 9:00 PM. The entrance fee is 2,000 KRW per person. Experience a special summer night in Gimhae where light, history, performances, food, and art harmonize. 1. Light Festival Content: Sea of Light, Rangoli of Light, Waves in the Sky, Flash of Gaya, Lantern of Light, Constellation of Light, Rangoli Road, Hongsalmun of Light, End of the Voyage 2. Opening Ceremony: LED Performance, Firework Show 3. Night Stage "Melodies Flowing with Light": Free community concert in front of the Suro Performance Venue 4. Moonlight Gugak Walk: Traditional performances of Daegeum, Gayageum, and Gosu in front of the Gaya Royal Palace 5. Food Zone: Bakery cafes famous in Gimhae, food trucks, and a food zone using local Gimhae ingredients 6. Gakkum Art Market: An art market where you can find local Gimhae specialties

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Gimhae-si Gimhae Gaya Theme Park

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