Nami Island International Children's Book Festival (남이섬 세계책나라축제)

  • Nami Island International Children's Book Festival (남이섬 세계책나라축제)
  • Nami Island International Children's Book Festival (남이섬 세계책나라축제)
  • Nami Island International Children's Book Festival (남이섬 세계책나라축제)

Explanation

Started in 2005 and celebrating its 11th festival this year, the Nami Island International Children’s Book Festival is a picture book themed culture and arts festival that offers various programs combining literature, art, music, and nature.

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between Korea and Finland, Finland has been designated as the guest country of honor, and “sisu”, the spirit of the Finns, is the main theme of the festival.

From an exhibition of Finland's most beloved character Moomin to lively performances and adventurous activities full of imagination. Come to Nami Island to experience a joyful May filled with fairy tales and festival energy.

Inquiry

NAMBOOK International Committee • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-31-580-8193, +82-2-318-6290

Homepage

www.nambookfestival.com

Information Use

Event Start Date : 2023년 05월 05일

Event end date : 2023년 05월 21일

Watching age : Open to visitors of all ages

Venue : Nami Island

Show time : 11:00-17:00

Touring Time : Varies by program

Organizer info : NAMBOOK International Committee

Contact the organizer : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-31-580-8193, +82-2-318-6290

Sponsor Information : Nami Island Education Culture Group

Sponsor Contacts : +82-31-580-8193

Charges (Hours) : Free with admission to Nami Island (fees vary by program)

More information

Introduction
Started in 2005 and celebrating its 11th festival this year, the Nami Island International Children’s Book Festival is a picture book themed culture and arts festival that offers various programs combining literature, art, music, and nature.

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between Korea and Finland, Finland has been designated as the guest country of honor, and “sisu”, the spirit of the Finns, is the main theme of the festival.

From an exhibition of Finland's most beloved character Moomin to lively performances and adventurous activities full of imagination. Come to Nami Island to experience a joyful May filled with fairy tales and festival energy.

Programs
[Ceremonies & Exhibitions]
2023 Nami Island International Children's Book Festival Opening Ceremony
Moomin Exhibition
The Exploration Of The World's Children's Books With BANG JUNG HWAN
Nami Concours Winning Works Exhibition
Nami Concours 2023 Forest Exhibition
Hans Christian Andersen Award Exhibition

[Performances]
BUBBLETIGER Bubble Magic Performance
IMAGINE CLUB Stories of Finland from People Who Met by Chance
Tiger Division Military Band
Gayageum Sonju Park X Kantele Aino Ruotanen Strings Duo: Korean Gayageum Meets Finnish Kantele
Aino Ruotanen The Melody of Beautiful Finland Kantele Artist
NOVA ART COMPANY The Special Musical Journey of Moomin
M.B. CREW & WAKKIPS B-boy & Street Dance Performance
BAEKSEOK ARTS UNIVERSITY on Nami Island
CLOWNJIN Balloon Magic Show

[HEI SCHOOLS CLUB NAMI ISLAND]
MUSIC & MOVEMENTSinging and Dancing Forest
Santa's Village Family Waltz Party
Spring in Santa's Village
Moon Suhyeon's Fairly Tale Concert
Traditional Games in the Forest
Creative Art Workshop with Finnish Picture Book Illustrators
Picture Book Games with Native Speaker Instructor

[HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES]
Mini Finnish Film Festival
Tonttu Milla and The Mystery of The Missing Spoon
FEEL FINLAND
- Make a Vappu Student Cap
- Himmeli Studio
- Play Zone
- Vappu Picnic
- Play Zone
- SISU Wall
Read Me a Bookrame


Location

1, Namiseom-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do

Directions
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