2025 Uljin Bajige Romantic Market Festival Revives Traditional Market

Experiential Programs, Performances, and Night Market Revitalize the Traditional Market
Families Show Enthusiastic Response

The fading scenes of traditional markets have been revived by the magic of a festival.

Uljin County held the "2025 Uljin Bajige Romantic Market Festival" from November 14 to 15 at the Uljin Bajige Market area.

Uljin County held the "2025 Uljin Bajige Romantic Market Festival" from November 14 to 15 at the Uljin Bajige Market area. Provided by Uljin County

This event, organized to invigorate the local traditional market, offered a variety of performances, hands-on experiences, and a night market that families could enjoy together. With diverse sights and foods, the festival provided visitors with a unique and enjoyable experience at the traditional market.

A key feature of this festival was the expanded lineup of interactive programs, allowing visitors to participate directly rather than simply observe. Activities such as "Making a Happy Family Cake" and the "Rice Cake Pounding Experience" received an enthusiastic response as families enjoyed these hands-on events together.

On the first day of the festival, November 14, the opening ceremony began at 6 p.m., followed by busking performances by local artists, clown mime acts, and singer performances, filling the market area with a festive atmosphere. On the second day, the festival focused on children with programs such as cheerful games and a big balloon show. The event concluded with exciting performances by the acoustic band Appletree and DJ Robin’s EDM stage.

Additionally, during the festival, the market merchants’ association operated night market stalls and a special discount market. There was a free giveaway event of Bajige Makgeolli (300ml) for night market visitors, and a gold bar prize draw for customers who made purchases of 10,000 won or more at the night market.

Governor Son Byeongbok stated, "Through the 2025 Uljin Bajige Romantic Market Festival, I hope the traditional market will be reborn as a friendly and vibrant cultural space, and that increased market visits will help revitalize the local economy. We will continue to actively support the Uljin Bajige Market so that, through festivals created together by local merchants and residents, it gains new energy and charm and attracts many more visitors as a traditional market."

Son Byeongbok, Uljin County Governor, giving a greeting at the '2025 Uljin Bajige Romantic Market Festival.' Provided by Uljin County

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