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2026 Gwangju Chungjang World Festival of Memories

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Downtown Gwangju turns into a five-day street festival with large parades, K-beauty and hanbok shows, Asian cultural performances, busking, food zones, and participatory dance programs. The main events are concentrated around Geumnam-ro, Chungjang-ro, the May 18 Democracy Square, and the Art Street area, so visitors can explore the festival on foot while checking the daily program for parade times.

Date: Oct 7, 2026 - Oct 11, 2026

Location: Gwangju / Geumnam-ro, Chungjang-ro, May 18 Democracy Square and Art Street

Geumnam-ro 3-ga, Dong-gu, Gwangju

Price: Free admission; food and selected activities may cost extra

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