2026 World Island Festival
Oct 28 – Oct 29, 2026 · Jeju
Overview
This is a culture and tourism festival that utilizes the culture, cuisine, and tourism resources of island regions around the world. The festival consists of three sections: 'Travel,' a culture and tourism exhibition; 'Taste,' a culinary experience; and 'Vibe,' cultural performances and hands-on experiences. 'Travel' is a culture and tourism exhibition program that promotes tourism by introducing the tourism resources of participating island regions, and offers traditional costume experiences, cultural experiences, and photo exhibitions. 'Taste' is a culinary program that invites chefs from the island regions to introduce their local food and gives visitors the opportunity to sample local dishes. 'Vibe' is a program designed to let visitors watch and experience the culture of each region through cultural performances and traditional games specific to each island.
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