Namhae County to Host Monthlong Series of Cultural Events, Including Performances, Exhibitions and Hands-On Activities

Cultural and arts programs to be held across Namhae, including at the Namhae Tal Performance Museum and Changsaeng Platform
Events featuring music performances, film screenings, Baraegil walks and traditional market activities will offer opportunities for residents and visitors to take part.

Namhae County in South Gyeongsang Province will host a variety of cultural and arts programs throughout October, including performances, exhibitions, hands-on activities, film screenings and walking events at venues across the region.

The county said it has organized cultural events for residents and visitors at major cultural facilities and tourist attractions, including the Namhae Tal Performance Museum, Changsaeng Platform, Namhae Culture Center and Namhae Baraegil.

First, “A Mysterious Autumn Night at the Tal Performance Museum” will take place on October 16 in the outdoor park of the Namhae Tal Performance Museum. The lineup includes Kang Kyun-sung and Lee Sang-gon of the singer group Noel, as well as Han A-reum and Lee Jae-won. Activities will also be offered, including a Halloween photo zone, paper mask making, tarot readings, caricatures and face painting.

[Photo courtesy of Namhae County] Namhae County will host a variety of cultural and arts programs throughout October, including performances, exhibitions, hands-on activities, film screenings, and walking events at venues across the region. The photo shows a poster advertising October's cultural events.

On October 21, the “Culture Day in Every Corner” event will be held at Namhae Eco Village in Idong-myeon. The event will feature busking performances and hands-on activities, with cultural programs designed for local residents to participate in.

On October 24, the performing arts festival “Muniverse” will be held at the Dacho Experimental Theater of the Namhae Tal Performance Museum. The show will combine Gangnyeong Talchum, a traditional Korean mask dance, with live performances by a rock band, bringing traditional performing arts and contemporary music together.

On the same day, the “Baraegil Candle Concert” will be held near the Jukbangnyeom Information Center to mark the first anniversary of Jukbangnyeom’s designation as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System. The venue will feature musical performances, food stalls and a flea market.

◆ Exhibitions and hands-on activities will also continue.

From October 2 through October 29, Changsaeng Platform will host “Monthly Local Art Exhibition: A Beautiful Journey Together” in collaboration with the Namhae County Chapter of the Gyeongnam Association of Parents of Persons with Disabilities.

On October 22 and 29, a cooking class called “Namhae Special City Experience” will use local agricultural products and specialties, giving participants the chance to prepare dishes with locally sourced ingredients.

◆ Walking events featuring Namhae’s natural environment and historical and cultural resources are also planned.

On October 17, “Namhae Baraegil: A Little Picnic” will take place on Yi Sun-sin’s Patriotic Path, the 14th main course of Namhae Baraegil. Participants will walk the trail together and explore the surrounding natural scenery and historic sites.

On October 31, “Moonlight Stroll” will be held in Darengi Village in Nam-myeon. The program will include busking performances, a moonlit walk, a village-guided tour and hands-on activity booths.

◆ Film screenings and audience events are also scheduled.

At 7 p.m. on October 13, the documentary “Discovery of Hope: In Alaska” will be screened for free at Namhae Treasure Island Cinema. After the screening, director Jeong Hyeong-min will take part in a Q&A with the audience. Advance reservations can be made using the QR code shown on the poster.

An outdoor screening of the film “Mamma Mia!” is scheduled for October 17 at the Infinity Observatory at the Namhae Welcome Center. A program to exchange used books for movie tickets will also be offered.

◆ Performances for families are also planned.

On October 17, the family play “The Red Bean Porridge Grandma and the Tiger: Tiger, Come Play with Me” will take the stage at the Namhae Culture Center. The play is based on a traditional Korean folktale.

On October 24, a small wedding ceremony and a small concert are scheduled to take place on Jodo Island as part of the second phase of the Wedding Resort Island Development Project.

◆ Cultural events will also make use of traditional markets.

On October 20, the “2026 Namhae County Urban Regeneration Hwajeon Flea Market: Taste of Namhae - Hwajeon Night Market,” an urban regeneration program, will be held in the central passageway of Namhae Traditional Market. The event will feature a food market, cultural performances and hands-on activities to draw market visitors and local residents.

Namhae County plans to make better use of local cultural facilities and tourism resources through these events and expand opportunities for residents and visitors to take part in cultural and arts activities.

A county official said, “Throughout October, we will offer a range of programs, including performances, exhibitions, films and hands-on activities, at Namhae’s diverse cultural venues. We will make preparations so that residents and visitors can take part in the events that interest them.”

As Namhae County hosts cultural events across the region throughout October, attention is focused on whether they will lead to greater resident participation and help revitalize local tourism and businesses.

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