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VIDEO: Critics vs crowds choices for best and worst Busan festivals
Haps Magazine Korea
February 23, 2026
(Photo by City of Busan/courtesy of Haps Magazine Korea)
A recent city review of 30 Busan festivals revealed a noticeable divide between expert opinion and visitor experience.
While critics favored traditional and large-scale events like the Dongnae Eupseong History Festival, attendees gravitated toward smaller, community-focused festivals with several well-known events earning unexpectedly modest satisfaction scores.
In the video, we break down what the results reveal about how people actually experience festivals in Busan.
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