Seoul events showcase the rich cultural kaleidoscope of South Korea. The events of Seoul are seasonal and reflect age old traditions of the Korean populace. The events of Seoul include the Lotus Lantern Festival, Modafe Dance Festival, Hi Seoul Festival, Jongmyo Daeje Royal Shrine Rites, Seoul Fringe Festival, Seoul Drum Festival and the Seoul Film Festival. Some of the major events of Seoul are listed below:
Lotus Lantern Festival
Lotus Lantern Festival is one of the most important events in Seoul. The event is held every year to commemorate the birth of Lord Buddha. The festival is a display of colorful lanterns varying in shapes and sizes. The festival is mainly a parade, where the devotees carry colorful lanterns. The procession starts from Dongdaemun Stadium and ends at Jogyesa Temple.
Modafe Dance Festival
Modafe Dance Festival is also held annually and is counted among the major Seoul events. The festival provides a platform to the young dancers, who exhibit their dancing talent. The dance festival showcases the dancing talent of the young enthusiasts, who experiments with various dance forms to form a seamless cultural rainbow.
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Hi Seoul Festival
Hi Seoul Festival is a popular festival of Seoul, which was started in the year 2003. It is considered to be the biggest festival in Seoul, where the history, arts and culture of Seoul are showcased.
Jongmyo Daeje Royal Shrine Rites
Jongmyo Daeje Royal Shrine Rites are held on the first Sunday of May. The rites, performed annually, are regarded as an important festival of the Joseon Dynasty. The rites take place in the Jongmyo Shrine in Jongno.
Seoul Fringe Festival
Seoul Fringe Festival had its inception in the year1998. The Fringe Festival first begun in Edinburgh city of Scotland. Since then the festival became popular in the whole world. The Seoul Fringe Festival refers to the cultural festival where young enthusiasts exhibit their talent in the field of art, dance, music and also street performances.
Seoul Drum Festival
Seoul Drum Festival is also one of the major Seoul events, which are celebrated with much grandeur. This festival was first celebrated in the year 1999. In this festival, visitors can experience traditional drumming with percussion and other art forms.
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