Into the Ink-Wash Landscape of Naeseorak... This Winter's Must-Visit 'Baekdam Snowflake Festival'

Baekdam Village in Inje to Open the 1st Baekdam Snowflake Festival on the 24th

It was announced on January 22 that the "1st Seoraksan Baekdam Snowflake Festival 2026" will be held in the Baekdam Village area, set against the beautiful snowy landscape of Naeseorak in Seoraksan.

View of Inje County Office.

This festival is a winter event featuring snow and ice experiences, utilizing the natural environment of Baekdam Village. It has been organized for the first time to overcome the off-season for winter tourism and to establish new winter tourism content linked to the tourism resources of Naeseorak. The festival is being promoted with financial support from Inje County.

During the festival, a snow sledding hill and an ice sledding rink will be available, along with traditional games such as kite flying, top spinning, and jegichagi. There will also be indoor craft experiences such as decorating kites and tops, as well as a local food market and snow and ice sculpture exhibitions. These attractions will be available throughout the festival, providing a winter playground where visitors of all ages, from children to adults, can enjoy together as families.

On the opening weekend, the "Baekdam Winter Family Stage" will feature performances by local drum and guitar clubs, busking acts, magic shows, and puppet plays, creating participatory performances with residents and families. The "Baekdam Winter Sports Day," which includes an ice soccer tournament and a snowman-building contest, will also be held, adding to the fun of hands-on programs in which visitors can directly participate.

In the middle of the festival, a snowy landscape music concert will be held, featuring fusion Korean traditional music and performances by youth and young adult bands. During the closing week, winter art experiences such as making ice lanterns and painting on ice, as well as an LED light performance and a Nanta percussion show, will come together for a "Winter Light Performance Show" to mark the grand finale of the festival.

Through this festival, organizers hope to attract more winter tourists, revitalize the local economy including local businesses and accommodations, and lay the foundation for a sustainable village festival model that promotes community harmony by encouraging direct participation of residents in planning and operations.

A representative from Baekdam Village stated, "We have prepared a winter festival that families can enjoy together against the backdrop of Baekdam's beautiful snowy scenery," adding, "We will do our best to ensure that visitors can safely and comfortably enjoy a variety of experience programs throughout the festival period."

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