‘Camping Jok’ Oiso!... Busan Gijang-gun, Recruiting Participants for ‘Dream Camping Festival’

Published 29 Aug.2023 16:37(KST)

Updated 06 Aug.2025 15:16(KST)

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Busan's Gijang-gun will begin accepting applications on a first-come, first-served basis from the 30th for campers who wish to participate in the '2023 Gijang Dream Camping Festival.'

The 'Gijang Dream Camping Festival' is a camping festival for the whole family, set against the beautiful nature of Gijang, offering a break from the busy urban life.

This year, the festival will be held over two days from September 16 to 17 at the Gijang Ceramic Village in Jangan-eup, featuring various programs such as performances and experiences that celebrate a rich camping culture.

The county plans to operate a camping zone with 150 sites through advance registration. The participation fee is 20,000 KRW per site, and applications will be accepted in two phases on Naver Shopping: the first phase for Gijang residents and the second phase for the general public.

The first phase for Gijang residents will run from 3 PM on the 30th until 9 AM on September 4, and the second phase for general applicants will start at 6 PM on September 4 and continue until all spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Promotional poster for the '2023 Gijang Dream Camping Festival'.

Key programs of the festival include the ‘Gijang Nara Cook Queen & Cook King’ cooking contest, the ‘Gijang Got Talent’ singing competition, and a children’s drawing contest, along with various side events. The ‘Forest Concert’ will feature performances by local artists (Rapelkopf, Burning Soda, DJ Poi) and art shows including balloon art, magic shows, and bubble shows.

Additionally, a variety of experiential programs are prepared. Leisure activities such as face painting, urban forest making, diffuser crafting, and caricature drawing will be available, along with adult-oriented programs like making Gijang Makgeolli nuruk. A Gijang Seonggyungwan Playground (traditional cultural play experience) will also be set up for children.

A Gijang-gun official stated, “We have prepared diverse programs to provide participants with joy and memories against the backdrop of Gijang-gun’s pristine natural environment,” and added, “We look forward to the interest and participation of many campers, including residents of the county and Busan citizens.”