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Songjeong Makgeolli Festival to run October 16-17 in Donghae
The fifth Songjeong Makgeolli Festival will run October 16-17 at the plaza by Donghae Station in Donghae, Gangwon Province, South Korea.
The festival connects Songjeong-dong’s history and culture with makgeolli, a traditional Korean rice-based alcoholic drink.
Visitors can watch performances, try games using makgeolli bottles and take part in a drink-making activity.
The program also includes displays about Songjeong’s past and local makgeolli and multicultural food to sample.
Organizers are offering train-tour packages linked with Korail to attract visitors from outside the area.
The city hopes the festival will raise awareness of local drinks, bring in tourists and support the local economy.
The fifth Songjeong Makgeolli Festival is scheduled for October 16-17 at the plaza around Donghae Station in Donghae, Gangwon Province.
The festival will feature cultural performances, games using makgeolli bottles and makgeolli-making activities.
Visitors can see an exhibition on Songjeong’s history and culture and try local makgeolli and multicultural food.
Organizers are offering a Korail-linked train travel product to attract visitors from outside the area.
The festival aims to promote Songjeong’s history and culture and support the local economy.
- Who
- The Songjeong Makgeolli Festival Promotion Committee is organizing the festival.
- What
- The fifth Songjeong Makgeolli Festival will feature performances, activities, exhibitions and food.
- When
- October 16-17. The article was published on October 14, 2026.
- Where
- The plaza around Donghae Station in Donghae, Gangwon Province, South Korea.
- Why
- It aims to connect Songjeong’s history and culture with makgeolli, strengthen the local community and attract visitors.
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Yonhap published its report on the upcoming festival.
The fifth Songjeong Makgeolli Festival is scheduled to take place at the plaza around Donghae Station.
- Edition
- Fifth Songjeong Makgeolli Festival
- Dates
- October 16-17
- Venue
- Plaza around Donghae Station, Donghae
- Organizer
- Songjeong Makgeolli Festival Promotion Committee
- Activities
- Cultural performances, makgeolli-bottle games and makgeolli-making experiences
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What people are saying
The Songjeong Makgeolli Festival is a meaningful community festival that goes beyond food and reflects Songjeong’s history and residents’ lives.
I hope citizens and tourists alike will experience Songjeong’s tastes and character and make unforgettable memories.