Gukpung 81(國風81) was a South Korean government hosted festival in 1981.
The
Fifth Republic of South Korea tried to reduce the violent image formed by
Coup d'état of December Twelfth,
Coup d'état of May Seventeenth
The Coup d'état of May Seventeenth was a military coup d'état carried out in South Korea by General Chun Doo-hwan and Hanahoe that followed the Coup d'état of December Twelfth.
On May 17, 1980, General Chun Doo-hwan forced the Cabinet to ext ...
and
Gwangju massacre by Gukpung 81 Festival. During Gukpung 81 Festival,
Chungmu gimbap
''Chungmu gimbap'' ( 충무김밥) is a gimbap made with only rice as the filler ingredient. Originating from the seaside city of Chungmu, the rolls are thinner and the surface is usually left unseasoned. ''Chungmu gimbap'' is traditionally serv ...
became popular in South Korea.
See also
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List of festivals in South Korea
For older or historical observances in Korea see traditional festivals of Korea.
Many new festivals have originated in South Korea in response to the country's tourism initiatives. Contributing to this growth is a gradual change to a five-da ...
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List of festivals in Asia
The following is an incomplete list of festivals in Asia, with links to separate lists by country and region where applicable. This list includes festivals of diverse types, including regional festivals, commerce festivals, film festivals, folk ...
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1981 in South Korea
Cultural festivals in South Korea
1981 festivals in South Korea
Arts festivals in South Korea
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