Traditional fireworks tours to draw 1,800 Japanese visitors to Andong, Haman
About 1,800 Japanese travelers are heading to Andong and Haman this month on specialized tours built around centuries-old flame festivals, marking a major government effort to drive foreign tourism into historic regions located 190 to 280 kilometers south of Seoul, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) said Friday. In Andong, North Gyeongsang…
Approximately 1,800 Japanese tourists are set to visit Andong and Haman in the coming month, as part of specialized tours centered around traditional flame festivals. The government-backed initiative aims to boost tourism in these historic regions, located between 190 to 280 kilometers south of Seoul. In Andong, North Gyeongsang Province, around 300 visitors will witness the centuries-old Hahoe Seonyu Julbul Nori, where pouches of charcoal powder hung on ropes over the Nakdong River burn slowly, casting sparks onto the water at the UNESCO World Heritage site Hahoe Folk Village.
This event, which dates back to the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), was recently attended by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during a summit with President Lee Jae Myung. The package, organized by the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) and the Japan Association of Travel Agents, features a dedicated viewing area and traditional souvenirs.
In Haman, South Gyeongsang Province, a record 1,500 Japanese tourists are expected to attend a special Haman event.
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