Destination briefing
Why travelers stop here
Started in 2016, the Seoul Africa Festival is the largest festival in Korea with 'Africa' as its single theme. Through a variety of programs prepared in cooperation with embassies, communities, and related organizations, including stage performances, booths, and hands-on experiences, you can directly encounter the vibrant and lively culture of the African region. The Seoul Africa Festival is an 'African culture festival' held annually in Seoul, serving as a step toward becoming global citizens and a place of harmony beyond nationality and race. At the 8th Seoul Africa Festival, held at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in the heart of Seoul, you can also experience the Asia Africa Talent Awards, which showcase passionate and talented African souls regardless of nationality or age, and a fashion show highlighting African brands and domestic African models. Thus, the Seoul Africa Festival provides new content and experiences about Africa, offering a venue for citizens to broaden cultural diversity and meet each other as global citizens beyond nationality and race.
Address: 281 Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul (Euljiro 7-ga)
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서울특별시 중구 을지로 281 (을지로7가)
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