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Gwanak Kang Gam-chan Festival

Gwanak Kang Gam-chan Festival Ended

Oct 17, 2025 – Oct 19, 2025 · Seoul

This festival has ended — many return annually, so it may come back next year. See current festivals in Seoul or plan around your dates.
DatesOct 17, 2025 – Oct 19, 2025
VenueNakseongdae Park
Address77 Nakseongdae-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
AdmissionFree
Hours13:00-21:00
Contact+82-2-828-5765
Websitewww.ggcfest.com

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About

The Gwanak Gang Gam-chan Festival is a historical and cultural event held to honor the patriotic spirit of General Gang Gam-chan, a famous general from the Goryeo Dynasty. The festival is known for its impressive night events, fitting for the location named after a falling star, and features a variety of parades and performances. ◎ Gang Gam-chan and Nakseongdae General Gang Gam-chan of Goryeo is said to have been born at the place where the fourth star of the Big Dipper fell. This place is called Nakseongdae, which means “the place where the star fell.”

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