Opening Ceremony of the 2026 'Korea Grand Festival' to be Held in Andong, Gyeongbuk
Gyeongsangbuk-do announced on the 23rd that Andong City has been finally selected as the host city for the opening ceremony of the '2026 Korea Grand Festival,' a large-scale event promoted by the government.
This event was planned at the government level to promote Korea's diverse culture and tourism resources to the world. As a city that well preserves Korea's traditional culture, Andong City was evaluated as a suitable location to signal the start of this festival.
Through hosting this opening ceremony, Andong City plans to revitalize the local economy and actively promote the charms of Andong to domestic and international tourists. In particular, it intends to add meaning to the festival by preparing diverse programs that blend tradition with modernity.
Gyeongsangbuk-do and Andong City plan to cooperate closely with the government for a successful event. It is expected that this festival will serve as an opportunity to promote Korean culture to the world and help the local tourism industry grow to the next level.