October 2010 (Issue No. 73)
E-Newsletter from Busan City
1.Busan Biennale 2010(September 11 ~ November 20, 2010, Busan Museum of Art), 2.Busan International Fireworks Festival(October 21 - 23, 2010, Gwangalli beach), 3.Global Gathering 2010(Sunday, October 31, 10:00~18:00, Haeundae APEC Naru Park)
What's New
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FAU Busan campus announces historic first class of 25 students
The 1st Korean Traditional Martial Arts World Tournament to be held from October 16 to 17.
Annual WeAJa charity flea market set for Oct. 17
Joseon Tongsinsa Parade received wonderful applause in New York City
Fire in the sky to usher in fall
Busan Gal·Maet·Gil Walking Festival 2010 to take place from October 14 to 22, 2010
Free driving license classes for foreigners
Ports hook up with California
The former Camp Hialeah to remain open to the public until the end of October.
Free Shuttle Bus Services for International Visitors to Korea
2010 Busan Ceramics Festival to be held at Busan Marine Natural History Museum
Huge 'I love Busan' rice paddy crop art created in Busan.
Beginning from October, remember to take a reusable grocery bag to the mart with you
Hwangnyeong Tunnel “Toll Free” from October
“Welcome to Busan” Foreigner Settlement and Adaptation Program
World’s largest seabed tunnel completed in Korea
Bus Information Terminals to expand citywide from October
Upcoming Events
Exhibition Information
Vietnam: From the Hong River to the Mekong To commemorate the 15-year sister-city relationship between Busan and Ho Chi Minh, a Vietnamese exhibition entitled “Vietnam: From the Hong River to the Mekong” will be held at Busan Museum from September 11 through November 14. (read more →)
Young British Art Exhibition ○ Period: September 11 ~ October 31, 2010 ○ Venue: Johyun Gallery 2010 Busan Ceramics Festival ○ Period: September 17 ~ October 31, 2010 ○ Venue: Busan Marine Natural History Museum
Pop Art Superstar, Keith Haring 2010 Busan ○ Period: September 18 ~ November 14, 2010 ○ Venue: Lotte Department Store Gallery, 10F(Gwangbok branch) Collections from the Museum of Korean Embroidery ○ Period: September 29 ~ October 25, 2010 ○ Venue: Shinsegae Centum Gallery, 6F
Music
The National Symphony Orchestra of 'TELERADIO-MOLDOVA' ○ Date & Time: October 24, 2010 7:30 p.m. ○ Venue: Busan Cultural Center
Fusion 'Gukak' group AVIO ○ Date & Time: October 24, 2010 7:30 p.m. ○ Venue: Busan Cultural Center
Daejeon Philharmonic Orchestra ○ Date & Time: October 26, 2010 7:30 p.m. ○ Venue: Busan Cultural Center
Busan Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Special Concert ○ Date & Time: October 28, 2010 7:30 p.m ○ Venue: Busan Cultural Center
2010 Busan Choral Festival & Competition ○ Period: November 10 ~ 13, 2010 ○ Venue: Busan Cultural Center
Regular Tuesday Korean Cultural Performances Regular Tuesday Korean Cultural Performances
 Date & Time: Every Tuesday Night 7:30 p.m.
 Venue: The National Center for Korean Traditional Performing Arts
in Busan
Beach Theater at Gwangalli Beach - October Movie Screening Schedule Beach Theater at Gwangalli Beach - October Movie
Screening Schedule
 Venue: Outdoor Theater at the north end of Gwangalli Beach
 Tickets: Free
The 1st Korean Traditional Martial Arts World Tournament The 1st Korean Traditional Martial Arts World Tournament
 Period: October 16 - 17, 2010
 Venue: Geumjeong Gymnasium in Spo1 Park
 
IDF-WPR 5km Run/Walk to Change Diabetes IDF-WPR 5km Run/Walk to Change Diabetes
 Date & Time: October 17, 2010 2:00 p.m. ~
 Gathering Place: Tourist Information Center at Haeundae Beach
 
The 8th International Diabetes Federation Western Pacific Region Congress The 8th International Diabetes Federation Western Pacific
Region Congress
 Period: October 17 - 20, 2010
 Venue: BEXCO
 
The 6th Charity Flea Market WeAJa The 6th Charity Flea Market WeAJa
 Date & Time: October 17, 2010 12:30 p.m. ~ 4:30 p.m.
 Venue: BEXCO
 
‘Dadaepo Sunset Fountain of Dream’ Music Show Schedule ‘Dadaepo Sunset Fountain of Dream’ Music Show Schedule
 
Season Weekdays (Tue. ~ Fri.) Weekends & Holidays
Spring (March ~ April) 7:30 p.m. ~ 8:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. ~ 8:00 p.m.
8:30 p.m. ~ 9:00 p.m.
Summer (May ~ August) 8:00 p.m. ~ 8:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. ~ 8:30 p.m.
9:00 p.m. ~ 9:30 p.m.
Fall (September ~ November) 7:30 p.m. ~ 8:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. ~ 7:30 p.m.
8:00 p.m. ~ 8:30 p.m.
Cheolma Hanwoo Bulgogi Festival Cheolma Hanwoo Bulgogi Festival
 Period: October 21 - 25, 2010
 Venue: Jangjeon-ri, Cheolma-myeon
 
Moontan Road Walking Event Moontan Road Walking Event
 Date: October 23, 2010
 Time: 6:00 p.m. ~
 
The 17th Busan ITS World Congress The 17th Busan ITS World Congress
 Period: October 25 - 29, 2010
 Venue: BEXCO
 
The 3rd Busan Mackerel Festival The 3rd Busan Mackerel Festival
 Period: October 29 - 31, 2010
 Venue: Songdo Beach
 
Busan International Tea & Craft Fair 2010 Busan International Tea & Craft Fair 2010
 Period: November 4 - 7, 2010
 Venue: BEXCO
 
Mariinsky Ballet, Swan Lake Mariinsky Ballet, Swan Lake
 Date & Time: November 5, 2010 7:30 p.m. /
November 6, 2010 3 p.m.
 Venue: Busan Cultural Center
 
Busan Health & Food Expo 2010 Busan International Food Expo 2010
 Period: November 5 - 8, 2010
 Venue: BEXCO
 
Busan International Seafood & Fisheries EXPO (BISFE 2010) Busan International Seafood & Fisheries EXPO (BISFE 2010)
 Period: November 11 - 13, 2010
 Venue: BEXCO
 
World Ocean Forum 2010 World Ocean Forum 2010
 Period: November 15 - 17, 2010
 Venue: BEXCO
 
JUMP: Comic Martial Arts Performance JUMP: Comic Martial Arts Performance
 Period: September 1, 2010 ~ Open Run
 Venue: JUMP theater, Grand Hotel
 
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Busan Biennale 2010 ○ Period: September 11 ~ November 20, 2010 ○ Venue: Busan Museum of Art Busan International Fireworks Festival ○ Date & Time: October 21 - 23, 2010 ○ Venue: Gwangalli beach Global Gathering 2010 ○ Date/Time : Sunday, October 31, 10:00~18:00 ○ Venue : Haeundae APEC Naru Park