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njp6 · Joined: 01 Sep 2005 Location: Gangnam, South Korea

I know this thing is coming up and looks to be interesting. Just looking for previous attendees to throw in their knowledge. What's this thing like? What's there to see? Would you recommend going? Appreciate any info.

Justin Hale · Joined: 24 Nov 2007 Location: the Straight Talk Express

I liked it

Thiuda · Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2008 9:54 pm Post subject:

Been there four times and always enjoyed myself thoroughly. It's considered one of Korea's top festivals and I wouldn't miss it. Just make sure you have a place to crash, on the weekends accommodations are hard to find.

Andong celebrates mask dance with festival

Faunaki · Joined: 15 Jun 2007

Absolutely loved it. You get to sit outside and it feels real old school. I'd say it's one of the top things to see while in Korea.

spliff · Joined: 19 Jan 2004 Location: Khon Kaen, Thailand

THE FESTIVAL IS GOING ON NOW, IS IT NOT?

DavePuff · Joined: 01 Jan 2005 Location: Daegu, South Korea

spliff · Joined: 19 Jan 2004 Location: Khon Kaen, Thailand

Think I'll check it out on Friday. It'll be going I assume on a holiday?

Chris_Dixon · Joined: 09 Jan 2008

Yes for sure, its also free Smile

Tiger Beer · Joined: 07 Feb 2003

I went about five years ago, and had a great time. Highly recommended. I'd go back again if I were in Korea right now.

farrepatt · Joined: 27 Jan 2008

I'm interested in going this weekend. I noticed the events are spread out. Is there much to downtown (near the bus terminal)? Or is it mostly out at the Hahoe Village?

Poor Lazarus · Joined: 31 Jan 2006 Location: Andong

Most of the events are at the festival ground by the riverside (15 minute walk from the bus terminal) and not at Hahoe Village, though on Saturday night, Hahoe hosts a traditional Joseon fireworks display that is quite nice.

Thiuda · Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 10:23 pm Post subject:

So, who went?

I went on the 4th and 5th and thought it was pretty good, though the essentials, food and drink, were pretty expensive. The performances were, as expected, very good. Unfortunately, I didn't have a chance to make it out to Hahoe this time and didn't catch the traditional fireworks.

bluelake · Joined: 01 Dec 2005

My wife and I were there on the 4th. It was a nice festival, but we didn't stay long. We also went to two other festivals on Friday the 3rd: oriental medicine festival in Yeongcheon and the insam festival in Punggi. We tried out all the free samples and ate lots of great food.

BigMikeAbroad · Joined: 12 Jun 2008 Location: US, for now

The mask festivle was a blast couldn't find much western food when the craving hit but the Korean food was very good. There was a lot if craft vendors and fun games to play too. The play that cost $5 to get into was sweet and was about the guy who first made the masks. All in Korean but with almost no skills in Korean I understood most of it. I would recomend it for sure. Sorry for typos I'm on my iPod.

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njp6 · Joined: 01 Sep 2005 Location: Gangnam, South Korea

I would defiantly go again. I didn't stay too long either, just there for an afternoon and a night. Thanks to all who posted info and advice on here.