Hadong Wild Tea Culture Festival

*The festival details below are from the previous year (2025); the details for 2026 are currently being updated.* The Hadong Wild Tea Culture Festival is a government-designated honorary cultural tourism festival held every May in Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do, the birthplace of tea cultivation in Korea. Hadong wild tea, cultivated in a pristine natural environment, has long been known for its exceptional taste and aroma. Building on the recognition as a "Tea Healing Culture City" following the hosting of the 2023 Hadong World Tea Expo and the brand value of its tea industry and culture, the festival celebrates its 28th edition in 2025. Visiting Hadong in May, when the air is filled with fresh greenery, allows you to fully experience the flavors and charms of Hadong and witness moments where a cup of tea makes everyday life special. This includes spaces where music and art harmonize, such as "Busking in a Teacup" and the "Moving Art Museum," as well as various healing programs like "Tea Classes" and "Book Talks," and walks along the Cheonnyeon Dahyang-gil (Thousand-Year Tea Scent Path). This year, especially with Children's Day on May 5th, the whole family will be able to enjoy various Children's Day programs together.