Festival(Blue Dragon Film Awards )

Blue Dragon Film Awards
Period12.02.2009 ~ 12.02.2009
AddressSeoul-si Yeongdeungpo-gu Yeouido-dong KBS HallTelephone- Korea Travel Phone +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)IntroductionThe Blue Dragon Film Awards draws all Korean stars to the red carpet.
Hosted by Korea's Sports Chosun newspaper, the Blue Dragon Film Awards Show started in 1963 with the goal of raising the quality of Korean movies and further developing Korea's movie industry.
The Blue Dragon has now established itself as the Grand Prix of Korean movie cinema and is the undisputed authority in the field.The selection among the movies released in the previous year is made based on the number of votes cast by Netizens and the opinions of movie experts. Then the final winner is selected by a nine-member jury recommended by the Executive Committee. Awards Program: The Blue Dragon Film Awards considers only blockbusters and popular movies of high artistic value released during the previous year. During the award period, about 40 movies that have made to the final list are screened to the public for free.After the screening of each selection, the awards ceremony opens in full swing. The categories are Best Film, Best Director, Best New Director, Best Leading Actor, Best Leading Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best New Actor, Best New Actress, Best Cinematography, Best Music, Best Art Direction, Technical Award, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Lighting, each recognizing those who have contributed to the development of Korean movies.Other interesting categories are the Most Popular awarded to the star that received the most Netizen votes and the Most Popular Film awarded to the movie with the highest viewership throughout the previous year. A week prior to the award ceremony, the previous year's award recipients gather for a handprint event to immortalize their Blue Dragon award. Festival Highlights: Since this is an awards ceremony, guessing which movie will be the winner and comparing your guess with the official results is one way to enjoy the ceremony. This is also a chance to see all of Korea's most popular stars in one place, so a camera is a must. The shows by popular artists during the award ceremony also add to the entertainment.Homepagehttp://www.blueaward.co.kr/ (Korean only)

Seoul Design Festival

Period
12.02.2009 ~ 12.06.2009
Location
COEX Hall C
Telephone
- Korea Travel Phone +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) - For more info +82-2-2262-7199, 7194, 7192 (Korean)
Sponsors / Management

Design house / Monthly DESIGN
Introduction
The Seoul Design Festival began in 2002. This design promotion festival presents the future of design through showcasing the work of internationally renowned designers alongside the work of new, upcoming designers. Korean design brands and the works of artists are also on display. The Seoul Design Festival is located in COEX. Samseong Station (Subway line 2) Exit #5 and 6 are directly connected to COEX, providing easy access to the festival.
Performance Times
10:30 - 19:00 (Entrance Closing Time- 18:00)
Admission/Participation Fees
7,000 won
Event Location
The Seoul Design Festival is located in COEX. Samseong Station (Subway line 2) Exit #5 and 6 are directly connected to COEX, which provides easy access to the festival.
Homepage
http://www.designfestival.co.kr/eng/index.asp (English)
Detailed Info on the Location
http://www.coex.co.kr/eng/index.asp (Korean, English)

Jeju Jeongwol Daeboreum Fire Festival

Period
02.26.2010 ~ 02.28.2010
Location
Saebyeol-Oreum, Edal-Bong(peak)
Telephone
- Korea Travel Phone +82-64-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)- For more info +82-64-728-2751~4 (Korean)

Sponsors / Management
Jeju Special Self-Governing Province /
Introduction
The Jeongwol Daeboreum Fire Festival is a ceremony to pray for health and a good harvest in the coming year.The festival offers a number of hands-on events where visitors can participate in folk games and traditions, and you can also enjoy the sights of Jeju Island’s stunning natural environment
Event Location
From Jeju International Airport, take a taxi or airport limousine (buses run every 15 minutes / 122 daily departures) and get off at Saebyeororeum. It takes about 25 minutes.
Homepage
http://buriburi.go.kr/foreign/eng/htmls/main.htm (English, Japanese, Chinese)

Travel Highlights

Jade Mountains, Emerald Seas
With Vistas, History and Rustic Charm, Yeosu's Got it All
Positively idyllic (and a splendid place to spend a weekend), Yeosu is undoubtedly one of the country’s most underrated destinations. Blessed with one of the finest natural environments in Korea, Yeosu is a pungent stew of rustic, small-town Korean charm and salty port-town atmosphere, served with a slice of history and delectable Jeolla-do cuisine. For view seekers, the city’s hills and mountains afford splendid vistas of the port and its surrounding coastline. You can also cruise out to some of the town’s many scenic islands, while less adventurous types can simply kick back or perhaps take a stroll along one of the city’s fine beaches, breathing deep the wonderful seaside atmosphere.
It’s All About Location
Yeosu is located on the Yeosu peninsula, which juts down from the city of Suncheon on Korea’s South Sea coast. In addition to the mountainous peninsula, which is connected to the mainland by a narrow isthmus, Yeosu is blessed with some 317 islands, many of which are included in the Dadohae Haesang National Park and Hallyeohaesang National Park.Yeosu actually has two downtowns, the legacy of the 1998 merging of the cities of Yeosu and Yeocheon. For tourists, the old Yeosu downtown (and more specifically, the Central Rotary), located on a natural harbor at the southern end of the peninsula, is the one of most interest — it’s here where you’ll find the train station, ferry terminal and most of the fine views (the intercity bus terminal, however, is a bit outside downtown). Most of downtown Yeosu is accessible by foot or taxi. Some locations, like Hyangil-am Hermitage, require local bus rides (ask around for bus stops), while the islands, naturally enough, require boat trips.

Jinnamgwan Hall
The first spot you’ll want to check out is the massive Jinnamgwan Hall, located in the heart of downtown Yeosu overlooking the harbor. Designated National Treaure No. 304, the Jinnamgwan Hall is the largest single- story wood building in Korea. The massive structure — supported by 68 very imposing pillars — was built in 1598 and used as a state guesthouse and naval headquarters; it was from this site during the Imjin War that Admiral Yi engineered several of his victories over the invading Japanese. Noted guests of the guesthouse included Hendrick Hamel, the 17th century Dutch sailor whose journal of his not entirely voluntary sojourn in Korea provided the West with its first descriptions of the so-called Hermit Kingdom. As you’d expect from a former naval headquarters, the hall provides a good view of the harbor, including the landmark Dolsan Bridge.

Dolsan Bridge, Odong Island, Scenic Views
The Dolsan Bridge, which links the mainland with Dolsan Island, is Korea’s largest cable-stayed bridge. It’s also one of Korea’s most picturesque spans, especially at night when it’s lit up in rotating schemes of 50 different colors. Good views of the bridge and Yeosu harbor can be had from either end of the bridge (or, for that matter, the bridge itself), although the recommended photo spot is Dolsan Park, on Dolsan Island, especially at sundown. Odong-do is a small island connected to the mainland by a long breakwater. The island actually marks the entry to Hallyeohaesang National Park, and is famous for its camellia trees, which produce beautiful red blossoms in spring. Strolling amidst the island’s thick forests make for a pleasant way to spend an afternoon. The hilltop Jasan Park is one of the city’s most popular photo spot, providing awesome views of the harbor and nearby islands, including Odong-do. The park comes complete with a statue of Admiral Yi Sun-sin, as well.

Korean Festival

Travel Rates
Adults: USD 380 , Children: USD 0
Travel Period
4 Night 5 Days
No. of Travelers
Minimum Number of Travelers:1 Maximum Number of Travelers:10
Sale Period
09/01/2008 ~ 12/31/2009
Departure Date
Weekly/ Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun
Departure Location
Seoul
Destination
Busan , Gyeongsangbuk-do
Theme
Regional Tour

Introduction
This 5Days Rail Pak is for FITs seeking budget travel as well as adventure. We arrange only accommodation and train tickets and you can design and create your own itinerary and memory.

Travel agency
Plaza 21 Plus Travel Inc.
Phone
02-364-4171
Email
annieeyu@hotmail.com
Website
http://www.plaza21travel.com
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Korean Resort

Travel Rates
Adults: USD 380 , Children: USD 0
Travel Period
4 Night 5 Days
No. of Travelers
Minimum Number of Travelers:1 Maximum Number of Travelers:10
Sale Period
09/01/2008 ~ 12/31/2009
Departure Date
Weekly/ Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun
Departure Location
Seoul
Destination
Busan , Gyeongsangbuk-do
Theme
Regional Tour

Introduction
This 5Days Rail Pak is for FITs seeking budget travel as well as adventure. We arrange only accommodation and train tickets and you can design and create your own itinerary and memory.

Travel agency
Plaza 21 Plus Travel Inc.
Phone
02-364-4171
Email
annieeyu@hotmail.com
Website
http://www.plaza21travel.com/
[출처] Domestic tours