Homigot Sunrise Festival (호미곶 한민족 해맞이축전)
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Homigot Sunrise Festival (호미곶 한민족 해맞이축전)

136 Haemaji-ro, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Overview

Homigot Village, the main venue of the Homigot Sunrise Festival, is located on the easternmost point of the Korean Peninsula. Homigot Village means "a village on a tiger’s tail," in reference to the Korean peninsula looking like a tiger.

The festival includes local cultural performances, a New Year celebratory event, fireworks show, sunrise concert and other diverse performances. Visitors may sample free tteokguk, a traditional New Year’s Day dish. Other events such as kite-flying and launching hope balloons with wishes attached will provide enjoyable moments to reflect on the previous year and create new year resolutions.

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136 Haemaji-ro, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

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