Started in 2005 and celebrating its 11th festival this year, the Nami Island International Children’s Book Festival is a picture book themed culture and arts festival that offers various programs combining literature, art, music, and nature.
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between Korea and Finland, Finland has been designated as the guest country of honor, and “sisu”, the spirit of the Finns, is the main theme of the festival.
From an exhibition of Finland's most beloved character Moomin to lively performances and adventurous activities full of imagination. Come to Nami Island to experience a joyful May filled with fairy tales and festival energy.
Basic Information
Postal Code | 24464 |
Homepage | www.nambookfestival.com |
Address | 1, Namiseom-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do |
Usage Information
Age Restriction | Open to visitors of all ages |
Event End Date | 2023-05-21 |
Event Location | Nami Island |
Event Start Date | 2023-05-05 |
Performance Time | 11:00-17:00 |
Viewing Duration | Varies by program |
Host Organization | NAMBOOK International Committee |
Host Contact | • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-31-580-8193, +82-2-318-6290 |
Organizing Agency | Nami Island Education Culture Group |
Organizer Contact | +82-31-580-8193 |
Usage Fee | Free with admission to Nami Island (fees vary by program) |
Detailed Description
Introduction | Started in 2005 and celebrating its 11th festival this year, the Nami Island International Children’s Book Festival is a picture book themed culture and arts festival that offers various programs combining literature, art, music, and nature. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between Korea and Finland, Finland has been designated as the guest country of honor, and “sisu”, the spirit of the Finns, is the main theme of the festival. From an exhibition of Finland's most beloved character Moomin to lively performances and adventurous activities full of imagination. Come to Nami Island to experience a joyful May filled with fairy tales and festival energy. |
Programs | [Ceremonies & Exhibitions] 2023 Nami Island International Children's Book Festival Opening Ceremony Moomin Exhibition The Exploration Of The World's Children's Books With BANG JUNG HWAN Nami Concours Winning Works Exhibition Nami Concours 2023 Forest Exhibition Hans Christian Andersen Award Exhibition [Performances] BUBBLETIGER Bubble Magic Performance IMAGINE CLUB Stories of Finland from People Who Met by Chance Tiger Division Military Band Gayageum Sonju Park X Kantele Aino Ruotanen Strings Duo: Korean Gayageum Meets Finnish Kantele Aino Ruotanen The Melody of Beautiful Finland Kantele Artist NOVA ART COMPANY The Special Musical Journey of Moomin M.B. CREW & WAKKIPS B-boy & Street Dance Performance BAEKSEOK ARTS UNIVERSITY on Nami Island CLOWNJIN Balloon Magic Show [HEI SCHOOLS CLUB NAMI ISLAND] MUSIC & MOVEMENTSinging and Dancing Forest Santa's Village Family Waltz Party Spring in Santa's Village Moon Suhyeon's Fairly Tale Concert Traditional Games in the Forest Creative Art Workshop with Finnish Picture Book Illustrators Picture Book Games with Native Speaker Instructor [HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES] Mini Finnish Film Festival Tonttu Milla and The Mystery of The Missing Spoon FEEL FINLAND - Make a Vappu Student Cap - Himmeli Studio - Play Zone - Vappu Picnic - Play Zone - SISU Wall Read Me a Bookrame |