Gwangju Kimchi Festival
*The following festival details are from the previous year (2025); information for 2026 is currently being updated.* Gwangju is renowned as a city of flavors, blessed by its geography. Gwangju Kimchi is famous for its rich, authentic taste, featuring generous amounts of seasonings like anchovy sauce and sticky rice paste. The Gwangju World Kimchi Festival is a celebration of Korean food culture, offering hands-on experiences, and serving as a premier marketplace for kimchi producers and consumers.
About this event
*The following festival details are from the previous year (2025); information for 2026 is currently being updated.* Gwangju is renowned as a city of flavors, blessed by its geography. Gwangju Kimchi is famous for its rich, authentic taste, featuring generous amounts of seasonings like anchovy sauce and sticky rice paste. The Gwangju World Kimchi Festival is a celebration of Korean food culture, offering hands-on experiences, and serving as a premier marketplace for kimchi producers and consumers.