# Community festivals in Daejeon and Gwanak

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/community-festivals-in-daejeon-and-gwanak
> Updated: 2026-10-24T22:06:16.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

In mid-October 2026, several neighborhoods in the Daedeok-gu district of Daejeon hosted a series of community-led village festivals. These events, organized by local resident autonomy committees, included the ‘Siwol-ae’ festival in Jungni-dong and the ‘You, Me, Us All Together’ festival in Beop 1-dong, which attracted roughly 2,000 participants. Other celebrations featured traditional folk games, talent shows, and themed programs in areas such as Daehwa-dong, Seokbong-dong, Songchon-dong, and Birae-dong.

By late October, larger-scale events concluded in the region. The Daedeok Daecheongho Wave Festival at Daecheong Park drew approximately 50,000 visitors for three days of music performances and resident contests. Simultaneously, the 5th Gwanak Youth Festival, titled ‘Cheong-a-jeul,’ was held at the Gwanak-gu Office plaza, featuring programs organized by a youth planning group focused on the theme of ‘cheering.’

## Claims

- The 5th Gwanak Youth Festival (Cheong-a-jeul) was held at the Gwanak-gu Office plaza. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Gwanak Youth Festival was planned and operated with participation from the youth planning group ‘Cheong-tist’. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The 2026 Daedeok Daecheongho Wave Festival took place from October 23 to 25. (single source)
- Approximately 50,000 people visited the Daedeok Daecheongho Wave Festival. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-24: Local festivals conclude in Daedeok and Gwanak districts

The Daedeok Daecheongho Wave Festival drew 50,000 visitors to Daecheong Park, while the Gwanak Youth Festival promoted community engagement through youth-led planning and performances.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/local-festivals-conclude-in-daedeok-and-gwanak-districts

### 2026-10-18: Daedeok-gu hosts series of community village festivals

Six neighborhoods in Daedeok-gu, Daejeon, hosted a series of community-led village festivals featuring local performances, food markets, and traditional games to strengthen neighborhood bonds.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/daedeok-gu-hosts-series-of-community-village-festivals

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Cite as: Community festivals in Daejeon and Gwanak. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/community-festivals-in-daejeon-and-gwanak