Miryang City Hosts Cultural Events at Complex Cultural Spaces 'Yeoldudal' and 'Byeotnui'

A Cultural Space for Citizens and Visitors to Enjoy

Miryang City in South Gyeongsang Province is operating a variety of cultural programs at the complex cultural spaces 'Yeoldudal' and 'Byeotnui', which have become popular destinations for both citizens and visitors to enjoy culture.

'Yeoldudal', which opened in November last year, and 'Byeotnui', which opened this April, each utilize their unique spatial characteristics to continuously host a wide range of programs, including art exhibitions, flea markets, and traditional cultural experiences. These venues serve as key hubs for the development of Miryang as a cultural city.

Complex Cultural Space 'Yeoldudal·Byeotnui'. Provided by Miryang City

'Yeoldudal' is a complex cultural space established on the site of the former Miryang University, now called Haepsal Culture Campus. It has become a cultural hotspot, especially popular for its specialty drinks made with local products and French-style baked pastries known as financiers.

The first and second floors feature a caf? lounge and four-season themed spaces, while the third floor includes creative education rooms, seminar rooms, and pop-up spaces. This flexible layout allows for a diverse range of programs, including exhibitions, educational sessions, screenings, and hands-on experiences.

Starting in September, the front yard of 'Yeoldudal' will host the 'Miryang Arirang Art Market Geugeot' every weekend, where local artists and creators can sell their works, offer hands-on programs, and hold busking performances. In addition, a large-scale integrated festival expanding on the 'Miryang Daefesta' will be held in November, featuring an international conference, a city strategy forum, and a variety of festivals, expos, and exhibitions.

'Byeotnui' is a cultural space that reinterprets traditional and modern hanok houses, more than 100 years old, in the area around Miryang Hyanggyo and Gyodong. The venue consists of three hanok buildings, which house a crafts exhibition and sales hall, a caf?, a traditional tea experience space, and rest areas. Visitors can experience the local identity through specialty seasonal teas, traditional snacks made with Miryang agricultural products, and handmade sweets.

During the summer, 'Byeotnui' becomes a popular photo spot when the crape myrtle trees at the hyanggyo are in bloom. From September, traditional cultural performances will be held regularly: the 'Seonbi Pungnyu' performance every Saturday at 3 p.m., and the 'Dalbit Pungnyu' performance on the fourth Friday of each month at 7 p.m.

Additionally, the 'Byeotnui Hangawi Grand Festival' will take place from September 27 to 28 in the Gyodong traditional house area. This local cultural festival reinterprets seasonal customs with a modern sensibility and will feature a variety of programs for all ages, including Chuseok agricultural product sales, an artist market, busking performances, and traditional costume experiences.

Both spaces are open every day except Monday and are freely accessible to all. 'Yeoldudal' is located at 1908, Miryang-daero, Building 5 (within the former Miryang University), and operates from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. 'Byeotnui' is located at 9, Miryanghyanggyo 3-gil, and is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends.

A city official stated, "We expect Yeoldudal and Byeotnui to become cultural spaces where citizens and visitors can enjoy together, serving as hubs that widely promote the cultural appeal of Miryang."