Bonghwa Sweetfish Festival (봉화은어축제)

Bonghwa Sweetfish Festival is one of Korea's prime summer festivals and celebrates the local specialty product of sweetfish. The sweetfish from Bonghwa are recorded as having been given as tribute to the king during the Joseon dynasty. The highest-quality sweetfish come from the upstream sections of the Nakdonggang and Seomjingang Rivers, where Bonghwa-gun is located. The festival offers numerous participatory programs including fishing, water play, a water fight, and agricultural experiences. Visitors who participate in fishing activities can feast on their catch.

Basic Information

Postal Code	36238
Homepage	www.bhftf.co.kr/
Address	Naeseong-ri, Bonghwa-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Usage Information

Event End Date	2023-08-07
Event Start Date	2023-07-30
Host Organization	Bonghwa-gun
Host Contact	• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-54-674-3053
Organizing Agency	Bonghwa Festival & Tourism Foundation
Organizer Contact	+82-54-674-3053
Usage Fee	Refer to the website

Detailed Description

Introduction

Bonghwa Sweetfish Festival is one of Korea's prime summer festivals and celebrates the local specialty product of sweetfish. The sweetfish from Bonghwa are recorded as having been given as tribute to the king during the Joseon dynasty. The highest-quality sweetfish come from the upstream sections of the Nakdonggang and Seomjingang Rivers, where Bonghwa-gun is located. The festival offers numerous participatory programs including fishing, water play, a water fight, and agricultural experiences. Visitors who participate in fishing activities can feast on their catch.