This week on Jeju: A to Z, Todd Thacker tells us more about this weekend’s Pyoseon White Sand Festival on the southeast coast of the island.

This year Jeju’s visitors and residents are again being treated to the marvellous two-day seaside extravaganza which kicks off this Saturday, August 4th, at Pyoseon Beach, Seogwipo.

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23rd Pyoseon White Sand Festival this weekend

This famous summer festival, located on the relatively remote southeast of the island, and has a wide range of vocal and dance performances, as well as hands-on activities for the whole family.

Some of the highlights include singing competitions on Saturday, complete with prizes for the top performers. Then at 9:30 p.m. enjoy fireworks along the beach.

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Popular event: catching flatfish by hand

And on Sunday from 1 p.m. kids can grab their pencils and crayons for an ocean-themed drawing competition. From 3 p.m. is a very popular competition where visitors don waders and gloves and try to catch flatfish by hand.

Pyoseon Beach, which is one of the largest in Korea, is of course famous for its titular white sand, which is composed of broken seashells.

It’s a beautiful location with a surrounding pine forest providing shade to beachgoers. The blue green water, black basalt walls, and carved haenyeo statues leave no doubt that visitors are on lovely Jeju.

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Nearby attractions: Seongeup Folk Village, Jeju Folk Village Museum

Area attractions like Seongeup Folk Village and the Jeju Folk Village Museum are just a short drive away.

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Todd Thacker

With the summer season in full swing, this festival is a great way to kick back and enjoy the beautiful southeast coast, get into the festival spirit, all while having fun with friends and family.

Todd Thacker KCTV