Anseong Namsadang Baudeogi Festival Concludes Successfully with 600,000 Visitors

Positive Response to Anseong Culture Market Festa and East Asian Traditional Performances
Local Agricultural and Specialty Products Generate 2.5 Billion Won in Sales, Boosting the Regional Economy

The city of Anseong, Gyeonggi Province, announced on the 13th that the '2025 Anseong Matchum Namsadang Baudeogi Festival,' held over four days from the 9th to the 12th, concluded successfully.

The city explained that this year’s festival, held at Anseong Matchum Land and along the Anseongcheon River, attracted 603,000 visitors, marking a 6.2% increase compared to last year. The city also added that sales at the agricultural and specialty products market during the festival reached 2.5 billion won, an 11% increase from last year.

A panoramic view of the '2025 Anseong Matchum Namsadang Baudeogi' festival held at Anseong Matchum Land. This year’s festival, held over four days from the 9th to the 12th, attracted about 600,000 visitors. Provided by Anseong City

This year, the city improved visitor flow and convenience by relocating traditional performance and cultural experience zones to the front of the festival grounds, while placing the agricultural and specialty products market and food court, along with other major booths, toward the rear.

In particular, the festival featured a variety of attractions, including the 'Baudeogi Theme Park,' which offered diverse hands-on experiences, the 'Anseong Culture Market Festa,' where visitors could create their own crafts, 'East Asian Traditional Performing Arts' presented by traditional art troupes from China and Japan, and the 'East Asian Light Festival.'

During the festival, citizens also took part in organizing various stages, such as the Anseong Citizens’ Art Stage, THE NEXT Baudeogi, the Youth Harmony Plaza, the Residents’ Autonomous Clubs Contest, and a 100-person saxophone performance.

Bora Kim, Mayor of Anseong, stated, "This year’s festival was a meaningful occasion where citizens and tourists came together, allowing Anseong’s traditions and culture to shine once again. We will further develop the festival so that Anseong’s tradition, centered on Namsadang Nori, transcends time and reaches the world, with citizens taking center stage."