Jeonju Bibimbap Festival facts for kids
The Jeonju Bibimbap Festival (Hangeul: 전주 비빔밥 축제) is an exciting annual food festival in Jeonju city, South Korea. It takes place at the beautiful Jeonju Hanok Village. This festival celebrates the famous Korean dish called bibimbap. Bibimbap is a tasty bowl of rice mixed with different vegetables, meat, and a spicy chili paste. The festival has been held every year since 2007.
About the Jeonju Bibimbap Festival
The Jeonju Bibimbap Festival usually happens in October each year. It highlights bibimbap, which is the most famous dish from the Jeonju area. Many tourists and local people love this festival. It's a great chance to learn about Korean food and culture.
What Can You Do at the Festival?
Visitors to the festival can enjoy many fun activities. You can watch or even join in cooking competitions. You can also try many local recipes and learn how to make traditional bibimbap yourself. Besides food, there are traditional Korean folk games to play. You can also listen to live concerts and explore a lively night market. It's a busy and fun event for everyone!
Festival History and Attendance
The Jeonju Bibimbap Festival is very popular. It has attracted around 150,000 people, including both local citizens and tourists. In 2020, the festival had to be cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it came back in 2021 with a special four-week event called "World Bibim Week." In 2022, the festival was held in person from October 6th to 10th.
