5 Reasons to Love Bongsan Culture Street
Stretching
from Banwoldang to Bongsan, Bongsan Culture Street (봉산문화거리) celebrates Daegu’s vibrant art scene with art galleries, charming cafés,
and colorful street art. Here are five
reasons why you’ll fall in love with the “Insa-dong of Daegu.”
Charming Cafés
Stroll
along an enchanting cobblestone road lined with trees and street side gardens
and spend an afternoon at one of Bongsan’s many charming cafés. From pie shops to “slow bread” bakeries,
these one-of-a-kind restaurants offer more than a well-brewed cup of coffee.

Bongsan Cultural Center
This modern culture center is the community-focused heart of Bongsan Street; a place where local art and culture is promoted, developed, and celebrated. Bongsan Cultural Center contains two performance halls, several gallery spaces with rotating exhibits, an outdoor theater, and offers instructional art and culture classes in Korean including painting, dance, yoga, art history, calligraphy, and ceramics.
Art Galleries, Antiques, and
Calligraphy Shops
Daegu
has long-been known as a city that fosters art and artists. With nearly 20 art galleries and a diverse
assortment of pottery, calligraphy, antique, and arts and crafts shops, it’s no
wonder Bongsan Culture Street is often compared to Seoul’s famed Insa-dong
street.

Colorful Street Art
Every
year a pottery festival is held in April while the Bongsan Arts Festival is
held in October. In between festivals,
you can find year-round exhibitions of installation art lining the streets and
sidewalks as well as plenty of painted wall murals throughout the Bongsan art
district.
A Sculptural Light Show
The
next time you leave Banwoldang Station exit 9, be sure to look up to catch a
glimpse of the alien-like structure that serves as the gateway to and symbol of
Bongsan Art Culture Street. Titled Media Sky, this piece was built in celebration of IAAF
World Championships 2011. Make sure to
stop by at night to view the sculpture come to life with its LED media art
display.
[DETAILS]
-Address: 38, Bongsanmunhwa-gil, Jung-gu,
Daegu / 대구광역시 중구 봉산문화길 38 (봉산동)
-Bongsan Cultural Center Website: http://www.bongsanart.org/main/main.html
(Korean Only)
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