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Sejong Nakhwa Falling Fire Festival

Sejong Nakhwa Falling Fire Festival Ended

May 16, 2026 · Korea

This festival has ended — many return annually, so it may come back next year. See current festivals in Korea or plan around your dates.
DatesMay 16, 2026
VenueSejong Lake Park and Central Park
Address216 Dasom-ro, Sejong
AdmissionFree
HoursFrom 19:30
Contact044-850-0592
Websitesjfestival.kr/

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Sejong's designated intangible heritage brought to a lake park: nakhwa — charcoal-filled mulberry-paper wicks strung between poles — burn and shed embers like falling petals over the water, an old rite against misfortune reborn as one of Korea's most photogenic night spectacles. Free.

Description translated from official Korean tourism data. Details can change — verify with the organizer before you go.

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Photos: Korea Tourism Organization

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