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*The food vendor information below is from the previous year's (2025) festival; the 2026 festival details are currently being updated.* The Gwangju Chungjang Festival of Memories is Gwangju's largest representative festival, originating in 'Chungjang-ro' in Dong-gu, Gwangju, the premier commercial district of the Gwangju Special Metropolitan City. As the nation's first memory-themed festival, it holds special significance by bridging generations and social groups through the universal theme of 'nostalgia.' It creates a space for producing new memories, where people of all ages and backgrounds come together to share the precious memories everyone holds dear. In particular, the festival unfolds around Geumnam-ro and the May 18 Democracy Square—spaces of profound meaning in the history of world democracy—which serve as its core venues, imbuing it with historical and cultural value that transcends a mere local event. As a festival held at the sacred site of democratization, it carries symbolic meaning, showcasing citizens' resolve to overcome the pains of the past and move toward a hopeful future. The Chungjang Festival's excellence has been externally recognized: after being first designated as an Honorary Culture and Tourism Festival by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in 2024, it was re-selected for 2026–2027, maintaining the Honorary Culture and Tourism Festival status for four consecutive years (2024–2027). Additionally, at the 2026 Korea Festival Content Awards, it won the 'Grand Prize in the Global Premium Category,' marking the Gwangju Chungjang Festival of Memories' tenth consecutive Grand Prize and once again affirming its standing as a globally renowned premium festival representing Korea. Looking ahead, through collaboration with the National Asia Culture Center, it aspires to grow into an international festival encompassing the culture and memories of all Asia, beyond regional boundaries. In doing so, it plays a vital role in elevating Gwangju's status as a hub city of Asian culture while providing a venue for communication and harmony through culture.
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