For those living in Korea, we know that not much moves at a slow pace. Meals are served within minutes. Delivery is nearly instantaneous. Drivers sometimes find red lights to be a hindrance to their 빨리빨리 (bballi-bballi; fast, fast) mindset. It probably doesn't come as a surprise that Koreans may yearn for life to slow down from time to time.
The Slow Life International Festival in Namyangju (남양주슬로라이프국제대회) exists for that purpose. Not only does the name of the festival literally represent the promotion of a slower and more balanced life, they also use the acronym SLOW: Sustainable lifestyle. Local consumption. Organic relationships and harmonious co-existence. Water-like universality).
In true festival form, there is an opportunity to try a ton of different foods both Korean and international. Other events on the program include indie band performances, a farmers' market, craft fair, and tons more.
You can see the full program of events and experiences here:
Free Entry?
Regular entry to the festival is 7,000 won for adults and 5,000 won for teenagers/kids.
The Namyangju government is allowing me to invite guests with free entry, but only for the opening day which is
Friday, September 22 at 9:00am.
If you're interested in these tickets, send me an email: ross6520@gmail.com
The Namyangju government is allowing me to invite guests with free entry, but only for the opening day which is
Friday, September 22 at 9:00am.
If you're interested in these tickets, send me an email: ross6520@gmail.com
Getting There
Gyeonggi-do, Namyangju-si, Dasanjigeum-ro 91(Ipoe-dong), Namyangju Sports Complex
남양주시 다산지금로 91(이패동)
2017 남양주 슬로라이프국제대회장 (남양주체육문화센터)
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