Seoul revitalizes traditional markets with autumn night food festivals
Twenty-three traditional markets and shopping streets across 12 districts in Seoul will host fall festivals starting in October. The events feature night markets, special food menus and cultural programs, the Seoul Metropolitan Government said Tuesday. The events belong to a citywide initiative aimed at boosting nighttime tourism and food culture in traditional markets. By attracting evening…
Seoul is set to launch a series of traditional market night festivals in October, spanning 23 markets across 12 districts. The events, part of a citywide campaign to bolster nighttime tourism and market commerce, promise an array of cultural attractions. From Thursday to Saturday, Sinheung Market in Haebangchon, a diverse neighborhood in Yongsan District, will host a global local festival.
This includes a flea market featuring vendors from nine countries, as well as a yut nori World Cup, a competition of the traditional Korean board game.
Guro Market, located in southern Seoul, will hold a fashion show on October 24. The event will showcase residents and college students dressed in hanbok, traditional Korean attire, while highlighting ten of the market's staple goods. Other markets will prioritize food, with Byeolbit Nammun Market in Geumcheon District unveiling seven new offerings. The city's aim is to drive revenue directly into local markets and surrounding businesses by encouraging evening shoppers.
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