Culture/Event
Cultural Events
Providing an opportunity to experience various martial arts values through one’s five senses, the program will generate participation and harmony among participants.
Basic Policy
Enabling people to experience various martial arts values through five senses
Self-Defense, Regimen, Cultural Content, World Intangible Heritage, Symbol of World Peace
Differentiating the event from the Olympics that is typically centered on the western content and culture
Developing programs that can generate participation and harmony
Providing various attractions linked to the Chungju World Martial Arts Festival
Detailed Plan
- International Martial Arts Film Festivals
- Martial Arts Exhibitions and Activity Programs
- Invited Performances and Fringe Festivals
- Stadium Experience Event Programs
Chungbuk International Martial Arts and Action Film Festival
- Period: Aug. 29 (Thu.) ~ Sep. 2 (Mon.) 2019
- Venue: Cheongju ~ Chungju (4 cinemas located in Chungju, Cheongju)
- ※ Opening Ceremony: Chungju World Martial Arts Park / Cinemas: Seongan-gil, Cheongju, CineQ in Chungju
- Hosted by: Chungbuk Cultural Foundation
- Organized by: Chungbuk International Martial Arts and Action Film Festival Steering Committee
- Sponsored by: Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Chungcheongbuk-do Province
Performances and Fringe Festivals
- 30 August-6 September 2019
- Talent donation performances by local art groups and college students (Silver Band, Busking, Choir, etc.).
- Folk performances of participating countries (Pop, rock, jazz, folk, western music performances by international performers)
Exhibitions & Activities
- 30 August-5 September 2019 / Chungju Gymnasium
- Martial Arts Exhibitions and Activity Programs
- Origins, histories, characteristics, and impacts of martial arts
- Participating countries’ traditional cultures and martial arts experience activities
Stadium Experience Event Program
- 30 August-6 September 2019
- Promotional programs that welcome participations of players from each country
- Traditional Korean folk games
- Other folklore and folk music, parades, etc.
- Martial arts activity program
- Learning basic moves (using VR), trying on martial arts uniforms
