The Kim Satgat Cultural Festival is a celebration honoring Kim Satgat (real name Kim Byeong-yeon), Korea's representative wandering poet. Held annually in the vicinity of the Nan-go Kim Satgat Historic Site in Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon Province, the festival features various programs that re-examine Kim Satgat's free spirit, humor, and life. Alongside literary events such as poetry recitations, theatrical performances depicting his life, a national poetry and painting contest, and literary lectures, the festival offers a diverse range of attractions and activities, including local specialty markets and traditional game experiences. The Kim Satgat Historic Site impresses visitors with its exhibition hall showcasing his life and literary world, a restored birthplace, and his tomb. The Kim Satgat Cultural Festival plays a crucial role not just as a festival, but in preserving and passing down Korea's precious literary heritage.
| Address | 강원특별자치도 영월군 김삿갓면 김삿갓로 216-22 |
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| Phone | 033-375-6379, 033-375-6364 |