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제15회 빛고을핸드메이드페어

Gwangju, South KoreaJuly 17, 2026 – July 19, 2026김대중컨벤션센터(KDJ Center)광주광역시
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Exhibition Overview

Exhibition Name
제15회 빛고을핸드메이드페어
Organizer
광주광역시
Venue
김대중컨벤션센터(KDJ Center)
Location
Gwangju, South Korea
Dates
July 17, 2026 – July 19, 2026
Official Website
http://ohands.net/page/?pid=sub017
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Based on verified event data

  • Event: 제15회 빛고을핸드메이드페어
  • Edition year: 2026
  • Dates: 2026-07-17 to 2026-07-19
  • Location: Gwangju, South Korea
  • Venue: 김대중컨벤션센터(KDJ Center)
  • Organizer: 광주광역시
  • Official website: http://ohands.net/page/?pid=sub017
  • Verification: verified

This edition has already concluded; the analysis below is retained for reference.

  1. The 2026 edition provided a focused platform for Gwangju's artisan community to showcase regional craft developments within the Kim Dae-jung Convention Center.

  2. The event served as an official initiative by the Gwangju Metropolitan Government to support the local handmade goods ecosystem and artisanal commercialization.

  3. Attendees utilized the three-day program to observe current production standards and design trends prevalent in South Korea's contemporary handmade sector.

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Who exhibits

  • Independent handicraft artisans
  • Regional design workshops
  • Small-scale creative studios

Who visits

  • Retail buyers
  • Craft industry distributors
  • Local market researchers

Gwangju maintains a strong cultural emphasis on traditional and modern craftsmanship, serving as a hub for regional creative industries in Southwest Korea. The support of municipal authorities underscores a strategic push to bridge the gap between niche artistic production and broader commercial consumer markets.

Reviewed: October 29, 2026

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