Arirang Festival of Orange County

Description

Celebrate culture and heritage through lively song, dance and food at the 32nd Arirang Festival, Fri. though Sat., Oct. 7-9, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Buena Park City Hall, 6650 Beach Blvd.
 
This international event features expressive activities and food from Korean, Mexican, Filipino, Chinese, and Vietnamese cultures. Experience the open air market and food court, music and dance performances, senior and youth talent shows, traditional Korean wrestling, contests, and opportunity drawings at the opening and closing ceremonies.
 
The Festival’s beginnings date back to 1981 when it was known as Korea Day. The name later changed to the Orange County Korean Festival. The event took place in Garden Grove, but moved to Buena Park in 2013 with a new name – Arirang Festival – to reflect the event’s participating cultures.
 
Parking is available at The Source parking structure on the NE corner of Orangethorpe Ave. and Beach Blvd. Limited handicap parking and will be west-facing on Pinchot Ct.
 
For more information, please visit www.ArirangOC.com , or call Aaron France, Buena Park Assistant to the City Manager, at (714) 562-3554.