Events & Performances

The autumn sunlight of Gyeongju gently illuminates the walls of the traditional house in Gyodong Village. At the 'House of Choi Cafe East 1779', which embodies the spirit of the Choi family that has practiced sharing and restraint for about 300 years over 12 generations, a gathering of artisans contemplating the future has begun. This craft market, held from October 10 to 12, marks the beginning of the '2025 Korean Craft Exhibition_Future Heritage' in connection with the 2025 APEC Summit.

The reuse containers and cleaning support infrastructure contributed to on-site cleanliness and carbon reduction

The 2025 Andong International Mask Dance Festival will be held from September 26 to October 5 in the area around Andong Station, the old downtown, Mask Dance Park, and Hahoe Village. This year's theme is "When the Mask Dances, You Meet Another Face." Domestic and international performances, competitions, parades, and experience programs will fill the city for ten days.

At the beginning of autumn, Seongsu transforms a factory-like space into a stage for the present form of tradition. The Today Traditional Festival, held from September 25 to 28 at Seongsu S Factory Building D, is a lifestyle-oriented traditional festival that weaves together exhibitions, performances, lectures, experiences, and markets. Admission is free, but some programs require advance reservation.

The 30th Busan International Film Festival has opened. With 241 official invited films from 64 countries, and including Community BIFF, a total of 328 films will fill Busan over ten days. Among them, four films dealing with environment and tradition pose fundamental questions about the conditions and roots of our lives, beyond mere entertainment.

The 「2025 Busan Intangible Heritage Art Fair」 will be held from September 19 to 27 at the Busan Modern History Museum's exhibition hall.

The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. Over the past three years, the festival has faced a triple whammy of pandemic aftermath, internal conflicts, and budget cuts. However, during this process, it has worked to restore its relationship with the audience and redefine the festival's intrinsic value, preparing for a new leap forward. BIFF in 2025 is not merely a declaration of revival but a year to test a new identity.