The 8th Nakdong River Cherry Blossom Festival returns this weekend after last weekend’s postponement with a new schedule at Daejeo Ecological Park this Friday through Sunday.
With the theme “Spring with Cherry Blossoms, Spring with Gangseo”, the festival is packed with vibrant stage shows, cultural programs, hands-on experiences, and a market atmosphere that will entertain all ages.
Festival Overview
Date: Apri 4-6
Location: Daejeo Ecological Park, Gangseo-gu, Busan
Admission: Free
Stage Events
Enjoy a variety of exciting stage performances throughout the festival, including the grand opening and closing ceremonies. Featured performances include:
Gangseo Cherry Blossom Song Festival
Choir Festival
Cultural Showcase with Family
Musical Concerts
Interactive recreation and audience participation programs
Side Events
Soak in the spring atmosphere with delightful activities such as:
Group walks along the cherry blossom road
Live cherry blossom-themed radio broadcasts
Nighttime cherry blossom embankment light show
Family-friendly kite flying events
Cultural Experience Activities
Hands-on workshops and creative experiences include:
Let’s Run Park minimal experience booth
Garam Baekiljang and riverside sketch contest
Cherry blossom-themed crafts: diffuser making, pinwheels, grip toks
Metal crafts, cotton candy & dalgona tasting
Smile caricature drawing
Market Zone
Taste and shop your way through the festive marketplace featuring:
Food booths run by five local groups including the Saemaul Women’s Association
14 food trucks offering a variety of flavors
A lively flea market with unique finds and handmade goods
Festival Schedule Highlights
April 4
| Time | Program |
|---|---|
| 2:40 pm –3:00 pm | Pungmulpae Jisinbapgi (Traditional Folk Ritual) |
| 3 pm – 4 pm | Cherry Blossom Road Walking Event |
| 4 pm – 4:20 pm | Pungmul Parade |
| 4:30 pm – 5 pm | Opening Performance — Dream Eye Children’s Cheerleading |
| 5 pm – 5:30 pm | Official Opening Ceremony & Performances |
| 5:30 pm – 7 pm | Jiwon Lee, Park Hyunbin Concert |
| 7 pm – 10 pm | Night Light Show on Cherry Blossom Road (continues nightly through April 10) |
April 5
| Time | Program |
|---|---|
| 10 am – 1 pm | Garam Baekiljang & Gangbyeon Sasang Contest (Deck Hall) |
| 10 am – 1 pm | Kite Flying with Family (Inline Skating Rink) |
| 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm | Choir Festival (featuring 5 local choirs) |
| 3:30 pm – 5 pm | Yeoul Harmo Sarang & Wave Sound Guitar Performances |
| 5 pm – 5:30 pm | Arangogojanggu Traditional Drum Performance |
| 5:30 pm – 6 pm | Stage Setup & Rehearsals |
| 6 pm – 7 pm | Gangseo Cherry Blossom Concert |
April 6
| Time | Program |
|---|---|
| 1 pm – 1:30 pm | Laon Saxophone Performance & Rehearsal |
| 1:30 pm – 2 pm | Cherry Blossom Cultural Performance Rehearsal |
| 2 pm – 3:30 pm | Cultural Performance with Family (7080 Folk, Magic, Pop Opera, Juggling) |
| 3:30 pm – 4 pm | Gangseo Song Festival Rehearsal |
| 4 pm – 5:30 pm | Gangseo Cherry Blossom Song Festival Finals (10 Teams) + Congratulatory Performance with Hong So-ri |
| 5:30 pm – 6 pm | Stage Setup & Rehearsals |
| 6 pm – 7 pm | Closing Ceremony Performance with Cyberburger, Kangto |
Free Festival Shuttle Bus
Dates: March 28–30
Hours:
Friday: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Route: Myeongji Transfer Center to Daejeo Ecological Park Entrance
Interval: Every 30 minutes
