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Chungjang Street Festival of Recollection
- 📅 Dates
- Oct 7, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026
- 📍 Location
- 226-22, Geumnam-ro, Dong-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
- ☎️ Contact
- +82-62-608-4672
Overview
The Chungjang Street Festival of Recollection is Gwangju’s largest signature festival, originating on Chungjang-ro in Dong-gu. Built around the universal theme of memories, it is Korea’s first festival of its kind, bringing together people of all generations and backgrounds. Geumnam-ro and May 18 Democracy Square, the festival’s main venues, hold profound significance in the history of democracy. They symbolize not only remembrance of the past but also Gwangju’s journey toward a hopeful future. Recognized for its excellence, the festival has been designated by the Ministry of Culture, Sports a
Source: Korea Tourism Organization (official English translation, TourAPI).