Buyeo Seodong Lotus Festival

The beautiful love story of Princess Seonhwa and King Mu of Baekje, and the 24th Buyeo Seodong Lotus Festival of 2026, which embraces the history and romance of Gungnamji, known as Korea's oldest artificial pond, unfolds splendidly under the theme "The Beginning of Love, Dyed in the Scent of Lotus Flowers." Gungnamji is a representative historical and cultural space where one can feel the garden culture of Baekje and the dignity of the royal family, and in summer, ten million lotus flowers embroider the pond, creating a spectacular sight. During the festival, visitors can stroll along the widely blooming lotus paths, reflect on the legend of the love between Seodong and Princess Seonhwa, and fully enjoy the beauty of Buyeo, where the breath of Baekje is alive. The Buyeo Seodong Lotus Festival is a representative summer festival of Korea that combines diverse content such as lotus viewing, nighttime landscape lighting, cultural performances, experiential events, local food, and family programs. It offers special memories for people of all ages and genders, as one can enjoy the pure beauty of lotus flowers during the day and the fantastic atmosphere of Gungnamji at night. In the summer of 2026, at Buyeo Gungnamji, where love and fragrance, history and romance come together, you can experience the unforgettable emotion of the festival.

Program

1. Representative Programs
- Gungnamji Fantasy: A water musical performed on a floating stage inspired by the love of Seodong and Seonhwa and lotus flowers
- Seodong Night Parade: A nighttime parade unfolding in the streets of Buyeo
- Baekje Naval Training Ground 'Water Gun Battle': A large-scale water fight and performance enjoyed in the old downtown amid the summer heat
2. Hands-on Programs
- Yeonji Canoe Adventure: A canoe experience enjoying the lotus flowers in Yeonji
- Welcome to Seodong: Operating a program to experience the Baekje era
- 123 Sabi Craft: Craft experience with participation of young artists from Buyeo
- Lotus leaf tea ceremony demonstration
3. Night Landscape
- Gungnamji at Night: Creation of various emotional and love photo zones, including dynamic panorama LED displays