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Gossaum Nori Festival

Gossaum Nori Festival Ended

Feb 28, 2026 – Mar 2, 2026 · Gwangju

This festival has ended — many return annually, so it may come back next year. See current festivals in Gwangju or plan around your dates.
DatesFeb 28, 2026 – Mar 2, 2026
VenueGossaum Nori Education Center
Address2 Gossaum-ro, Nam-gu, Gwangju
AdmissionFree
Hours10:00–20:00
Contact062-374-3839
Websitewww.gossaum.com

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A full-moon festival for gossaum — the national-heritage 'go fight', where villages ram giant straw loops in a contest of strength dating to Korea's farming past — with mass rope games and torch processions at the tradition's home village in Gwangju.

Description translated from official Korean tourism data. Details can change — verify with the organizer before you go.

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Photos: Korea Tourism Organization

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