South Korea Tourist Guides — Events  The fine line between dream and reality is blurred. This land cradles some of the most beautiful events celebrated by man. The serene environment evokes the spirituality within a man. This sense of satisfaction finds expression in celebrations that are visually stunning. Nature and culture unite together to give rise to spectacular events that have become the hallmark of South Korea. Royal Guard Changing Ceremony:
A glimpse into the glamorous yet shadowy world of South Korean military protocol can be had at Changdeokgung Palace in Seoul. Tourists come here to see the awe-inspiring re-enactment of Korean military tradition. The sentries smartly dressed in traditional costume change the guard at the main gates of Gyeongbokgung, Deoksugung and Changdeogung palace. Smart handsome sentries parading to take charge of the gates look imposing enough to attract a lot of tourist as well as local people everyday. Chunhyang festival:
In the city of Namwon, at a magnificent cultural festival the Korean equivalent of Romeo and Juliet is enacted. No wonder this land of wonderful people have their own story of passion and love. Kwanghallu Pavilion where Sung Chunhyang and Lee Mong-Ryong had famously romanced has become the center of festivity and celebration. Wang-in cultural festival:
In the loving memory of the great Korean scholar Dr. Wang-in who helped normalize relations with Japan, South Korea celebrates his birth at Yeongam with memorial ceremony and a variety of street events and procession. Jindo yeongdeung festival:
Moses helped his followers by parting the water of the sea so that his men can escape. In an almost similar tale an old woman desperately prayed to part the water in order to escape from a tiger-ridden island. Her prayers were answered. The ritual is dedicated to the old woman called Grandmother Bbong. Featuring Yeongdeungsal Nori, shamanic rites to exorcise evil spirits, the evacuation of the village is re-enacted with musical performance and prayers. Cheongdo bull fighting festival:
No this is in no way similar to the Spanish passion where beastly aggression is pitted against far superior human intelligence. Here there is no matador displaying his finesse in dealing with a pumped up bull. Here the fight is fair. It is a competition against brute force where one bull charges against another of its kind. Cherry blossom festival:
The whole South Korea Comes to a grinding halt when the Cherry Blossom Parade takes place. This is a spectacle that none can afford to miss. Marching bands from across the nation and world fill the streets with color and music. Spectacular dance troupes along with the stunningly beautiful Cherry Blossom Queen herself parade down the streets. The objective of the festival is to gather donations for charity so that disadvantaged young people can have the opportunities in life. The lotus lantern festival:
Celebrating the birth of Buddha, the Korean.s party and parade in joy. The lotus is the symbol of Buddha.s birth. The lotus lantern festival in downtown Seoul is so beautiful that tourists can hardly afford to give a miss. Chu-suk:
Chu-suk is the festival of .bountiful abundance.. It celebrates fulfillment and happiness. After the harvest season is over, Koreans gather in the month of September to celebrate the bountifulness of Mother Earth. Blessed as it is, Korea evokes a vision of serenity and peace that is rarely associated with any other place in the modern world.
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