Past and Present, Future All Exist Together

Andong - the home of traditional Korean culture - is blessed with various cultural heritages from virtually every period of Korean history. Many fabulous wooden cultural artifacts preserved the memories of the past, allowing us to appreciate the culture of Korean ancestors. People have lived in this area since ancient times.
As a result, the richness of Korea's magnificent folk culture has been integrated into Korean daily life. Moreover, Korean spiritual philosophies, such as Buddhism, Confucianism, and Christianity, have accumulated over the centuries like layers of sedimentary rock.
Understanding Andong's culture means understanding Korean culture as a whole and experiencing the spirit of the Orient.

Global Tourism and Culture City Andong

Queen Elizabeth II visited Hahoe village in 1999 and celebrated her 73rd birthday with villagers and Andong citizens.
Traditional Korean delicacies were prepared for Her Majesty’s 73rd birthday - a touching moment for her. She repeatedly remarked: “Very good! Wonderful!” even raising her glass for a toast. Her Majesty’s special visit confirmed that Andong is ‘Korea in Miniature. ’It is indeed a place well worth a visit.
She remarked that she had spent a marvelous time in Andong. She visited Hahoe Folk Village, visiting ancient houses and temples. She observed the making of gochujang(red pepper paste) and kimchi, traditional farming with an ox-drawn plow, and Hahoe Mask Dances with villagers and citizens.

The League of World Historical Cities(LHC)

Andong joined the League of Historical Cities on December 17, 2004, to seek ways to inherit historical properties and heritages for the preservation and further development of the next generation.

The 3rd World Assembly of the International Organization of Folk Arts (IOV)

Andong successfully hosted the 3rd World Assembly of the International Organization of Folk Arts (IOV) for the first time in Asia on 28-30 September 2005, proudly introducing Andong to the world.

The Tourism Promotion Organization for Asia-Pacific Cities (TPO)

The Tourism Promotion Organization for Asia-Pacific Cities (TPO) was established in 2000 to network and develop the tourism industry through cooperation between Asia-Pacific cities. Andong, registered as one of its member cities in 2003, has strived to introduce Korea’s traditional Confucian culture to people worldwide.

IMACO(International Mask Arts & Culture Organization)

Masks are a popular cultural tool to reflect the characters of the country’s culture worldwide. IMACO(International Mask Arts & Culture Organization) was founded on September 29, 2006 to collect and share information about mask arts and culture.