Folk art from around the world in one place... ‘Jinju World Folk Art Biennale’ opens

Jinju City will hold the opening ceremony of the '2026 Jinju World Folk Art Biennale' at 7 p.m. on the 17th at the old Jinju Station Railway Culture Park in Gangnam-dong and begin a three-day schedule.

In this year's Biennale, which will be held under the theme of 'Solidarity of Peace through Art,' seven folk art groups from six countries around the world, including Thailand, Vietnam, Mongolia, Indonesia, Burkina Faso, and Brazil, will participate and present each country's unique traditional music, dance, and performance.

Welcoming performances and congratulatory stages by representative art groups from each country follow, and the entire area of ​​the Railway Culture Park is filled with colorful traditional melodies and energy from around the world.

This festival was designed to be more than just a place to watch overseas performances, but also a place where different cultures can connect through art and share a message of peace.

The performance will continue on the special stage at the Railway Culture Park until the 18th, and all citizens and tourists can attend for free.

A city official said, "It will be a valuable opportunity to raise Jinju's status as a UNESCO Creative City of Folk Art and empathize with the cultural diversity and value of peace from around the world through art."