Free food and culture festivals near Seoul, 7 to 13 October

Three free days out this week and next, all open to foreign residents.

Global Healthy Food Festival (DDP, Seoul)
Wednesday 7 October, 13:00 to 18:00. Healthy food from around the world, a yoga class and health checks in several languages. Nothing is sold. Walk in, or pre-register on the festival site.
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Gimpo World People Festival (Gimpo Art Village)
Sunday 11 October, 13:00 to 18:00. Culture booths, a flea market and food from 6 countries: collect stamps at the booths to get food coupons. Singer Insooni is on stage at 16:00.
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Traditional culture fair at Bongeunsa (Gangnam, Seoul)
11 to 13 October, 10:00 to 16:00. Free tea meditation, mask making and traditional tea snacks for international visitors. Reserve the tea and mask sessions on site; places are limited.
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Next step: go to Bongeunsa early in the day if you want a tea meditation place.

Sources: Global Healthy Food Festival; Bongeunsa on Templestay; Gimpo City press release, carried by Web Economy. Checked 2 October 2026.