JEONJU, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#2022JunjuBibimbapFestival--Jeonju, a city of gastronomy, will host Jeonju Bibimbap Festival 2022, a representative cultural food festival of Korea, from October 6 to 10 in the vicinity of Jeonju Hyanggyo in Jeonju Hanok Village. Under the theme of Bibimbap, the event will offer a wide range of local dishes along with cultural performances.

The opening ceremony, 'Gaematshik,' which means �opening the taste of Jeonju,� will be started with pre-events including 'Hyanggyo-gil B-boy Contest' and 'Bibap Race.' It will be followed by 'Bibap Art Wall,' a display of an art wall created using Bibimbap ingredients, 'Bibapcon,' a congratulatory performance by a fusion Korean traditional music group, 'Bibim Gimbap Contest,' a new-concept contest proposed by the festival, and 'Bibap Archiving Exhibition.'

The key programs of the festival are 'Bibap Picnic,' a picnic at Jeonju Hyanggyo, 'Bibap Party' to enjoy finger food and drinks with music mixed by a DJ, 'Bimaek Party,' a party to enjoy dishes with beer, 'Bibap Theater' to watch movies using wireless headsets, and 'Bibap Table,' a row of food stalls on Dongmun-gil.

The event will also offer around 20 standing programs to please the eyes, ears, and tastebuds of Jeonju citizens and tourists.

Jeonju�s tastes can be enjoyed at 'Stories of Jeonju Food Masters,' an opportunity to meet with Jeonju�s food experts, reputed families, and next-generation masters, 'Insaeng Matchan' to prepare dishes only for a single couple, 'Bibap Restaurant' serving Bibim dishes developed for Jeonju Bibimbap Festival, 'Bibap Jumak,' a tavern with Generation MZ chefs prepared dishes, 'Bibap Food Court,' a street food zone serving a variety of menus, and 'Parasol Tables' installed along a street by the stream.

A range of entertainment programs including a crafts flea market, a parade performance, an exhibition of tableware created by master craftsmen, and experience, game, and event zones for tourists will also be available.

�We will develop this event into a safe and healthy local festival model by operating programs based on cooperation with local residents and small businesses to comply with the COVID-19 quarantine regulations,� said a Jeonju City official. �We invite everyone to the festival to enjoy Jeonju�s food and culture.�

The key programs of Jeonju Bibimbap Festival 2022 will be held on a reservation basis. For details, contact Jeonju Bibimbap Festival Secretariat (Tel.: +82-63-283-1141).

Contacts

JEONJU CITY

Inuk Hwang

+82-63-281-2226

[email protected]