Homigot Sunrise Festival (호미곶 한민족 해맞이축전)

Homigot Village, the main venue of the Homigot Sunrise Festival, is located on the easternmost point of the Korean Peninsula. Homigot Village means "a village on a tiger’s tail," in reference to the Korean peninsula looking like a tiger.

The festival includes local cultural performances, a New Year celebratory event, fireworks show, sunrise concert and other diverse performances. Visitors may sample free tteokguk, a traditional New Year’s Day dish. Other events such as kite-flying and launching hope balloons with wishes attached will provide enjoyable moments to reflect on the previous year and create new year resolutions.

Basic Information

Postal Code	37928
Homepage	festival.phcf.or.kr
Address	136 Haemaji-ro, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Usage Information

Event End Date	2025-01-01
Event Location	Homigot Sunrise Square
Event Start Date	2024-12-31
Performance Time	14:00-09:00 (Next day)
Host Organization	Pohang-si
Host Contact	+82-54-289-7852
Organizing Agency	Pohang Cultural Foundation
Usage Fee	Free

Detailed Description

Introduction

Homigot Village, the main venue of the Homigot Sunrise Festival, is located on the easternmost point of the Korean Peninsula. Homigot Village means "a village on a tiger’s tail," in reference to the Korean peninsula looking like a tiger.

The festival includes local cultural performances, a New Year celebratory event, fireworks show, sunrise concert and other diverse performances. Visitors may sample free tteokguk, a traditional New Year’s Day dish. Other events such as kite-flying and launching hope balloons with wishes attached will provide enjoyable moments to reflect on the previous year and create new year resolutions.