Apr 3, 2025

Apr 3, 2025

Munhwa Ilbo Explores Festival Shiwol's Evolution into a Citywide Convergence Platform

Munhwa Ilbo published an article discussing the transformation of Festival Shiwol from a traditional festival into a comprehensive platform embodying Busan's identity. The piece draws parallels with South by Southwest (SXSW) in the United States, envisioning Festival Shiwol as an event that utilizes the entire city as a stage, offering attendees inspiration across culture, industry, technology, and philosophy.​

The article includes insights from Busan city officials who emphasize the festival's role in showcasing the city's cultural and technological convergence on a global scale.

Media Mention

Media Mention

Munhwa Ilbo

Munhwa Ilbo

Festival Evolution

Festival Evolution

Munhwa Ilbo Highlights Festival Shiwol's Ambition to Mirror SXSW's Citywide Engagement

Munhwa Ilbo Highlights Festival Shiwol's Ambition to Mirror SXSW's Citywide Engagement

Munhwa Ilbo highlights Festival Shiwol’s transformation into a citywide platform inspired by SXSW, blending culture, technology, and global exchange to reflect Busan’s evolving identity.

Munhwa Ilbo published an article discussing the transformation of Festival Shiwol from a traditional festival into a comprehensive platform embodying Busan's identity. The piece draws parallels with South by Southwest (SXSW) in the United States, envisioning Festival Shiwol as an event that utilizes the entire city as a stage, offering attendees inspiration across culture, industry, technology, and philosophy.​

The article includes insights from Busan city officials who emphasize the festival's role in showcasing the city's cultural and technological convergence on a global scale.​

Read the full article here:

www.munhwa.com

On March 9, the Austin Convention Center, where the main event of South by Southwest (SXSW) was held, hosted a promotional booth for Busan’s convergence festival, ‘Festival Shiwol.’ Courtesy of Busan City Hall

On March 9, the Austin Convention Center, where the main event of South by Southwest (SXSW) was held, hosted a promotional booth for Busan’s convergence festival, ‘Festival Shiwol.’ Courtesy of Busan City Hall

FAQ

FAQ

01

What is Festival Shiwol?

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When and where will Festival Shiwol 2025 take place?

03

Who can attend Festival Shiwol?

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Is there an entrance fee?

05

How can I participate as an exhibitor?

06

Are there sponsorship opportunities available?

07

What languages is the event available in?

08

How do I stay updated on the latest news and event details?

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Will there be programs for kids and families?

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How do I get to the festival venues?

01

What is Festival Shiwol?

02

When and where will Festival Shiwol 2025 take place?

03

Who can attend Festival Shiwol?

04

Is there an entrance fee?

05

How can I participate as an exhibitor?

06

Are there sponsorship opportunities available?

07

What languages is the event available in?

08

How do I stay updated on the latest news and event details?

09

Will there be programs for kids and families?

10

How do I get to the festival venues?

Man Wearing Sunglasses

(주) 리컨벤션 사업자 등록번호 617-81-32880 | 대표 : 이봉순 | 부산광역시 해운대구 센텀북대로 60, 1동 5층 507호(재송동, 센텀아이에스타워) | 고객센터 051-711-0054 | 이메일 info@shiwol.cm | 통신판매업 등록번호 2008-부산해운-309

Copyright © Festival Shiwol 2025

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Copyright © Festival Shiwol 2025

(주) 리컨벤션 사업자 등록번호 617-81-32880 | 대표 : 이봉순 | 부산광역시 해운대구 센텀북대로 60, 1동 5층 507호(재송동, 센텀아이에스타워) | 고객센터 051-711-0054 | 이메일 info@shiwol.cm | 통신판매업 등록번호 2008-부산해운-309

Apr 3, 2025

Munhwa Ilbo Explores Festival Shiwol's Evolution into a Citywide Convergence Platform

Munhwa Ilbo published an article discussing the transformation of Festival Shiwol from a traditional festival into a comprehensive platform embodying Busan's identity. The piece draws parallels with South by Southwest (SXSW) in the United States, envisioning Festival Shiwol as an event that utilizes the entire city as a stage, offering attendees inspiration across culture, industry, technology, and philosophy.​

The article includes insights from Busan city officials who emphasize the festival's role in showcasing the city's cultural and technological convergence on a global scale.

Media Mention

Munhwa Ilbo

Festival Evolution

Munhwa Ilbo Highlights Festival Shiwol's Ambition to Mirror SXSW's Citywide Engagement

Munhwa Ilbo highlights Festival Shiwol’s transformation into a citywide platform inspired by SXSW, blending culture, technology, and global exchange to reflect Busan’s evolving identity.

Munhwa Ilbo published an article discussing the transformation of Festival Shiwol from a traditional festival into a comprehensive platform embodying Busan's identity. The piece draws parallels with South by Southwest (SXSW) in the United States, envisioning Festival Shiwol as an event that utilizes the entire city as a stage, offering attendees inspiration across culture, industry, technology, and philosophy.​

The article includes insights from Busan city officials who emphasize the festival's role in showcasing the city's cultural and technological convergence on a global scale.​

Read the full article here:

www.munhwa.com

On March 9, the Austin Convention Center, where the main event of South by Southwest (SXSW) was held, hosted a promotional booth for Busan’s convergence festival, ‘Festival Shiwol.’ Courtesy of Busan City Hall

FAQ

01

What is Festival Shiwol?

02

When and where will Festival Shiwol 2025 take place?

03

Who can attend Festival Shiwol?

04

Is there an entrance fee?

05

How can I participate as an exhibitor?

06

Are there sponsorship opportunities available?

07

What languages is the event available in?

08

How do I stay updated on the latest news and event details?

09

Will there be programs for kids and families?

10

How do I get to the festival venues?

Man Wearing Sunglasses

Copyright © Festival Shiwol 2025

(주) 리컨벤션 사업자 등록번호 617-81-32880 | 대표 : 이봉순 | 부산광역시 해운대구 센텀북대로 60, 1동 5층 507호(재송동, 센텀아이에스타워) | 고객센터 051-711-0054 | 이메일 info@shiwol.cm | 통신판매업 등록번호 2008-부산해운-309

Apr 3, 2025

Munhwa Ilbo Explores Festival Shiwol's Evolution into a Citywide Convergence Platform

Munhwa Ilbo published an article discussing the transformation of Festival Shiwol from a traditional festival into a comprehensive platform embodying Busan's identity. The piece draws parallels with South by Southwest (SXSW) in the United States, envisioning Festival Shiwol as an event that utilizes the entire city as a stage, offering attendees inspiration across culture, industry, technology, and philosophy.​

The article includes insights from Busan city officials who emphasize the festival's role in showcasing the city's cultural and technological convergence on a global scale.

Media Mention

Munhwa Ilbo

Festival Evolution

Munhwa Ilbo Highlights Festival Shiwol's Ambition to Mirror SXSW's Citywide Engagement

Munhwa Ilbo highlights Festival Shiwol’s transformation into a citywide platform inspired by SXSW, blending culture, technology, and global exchange to reflect Busan’s evolving identity.

Munhwa Ilbo published an article discussing the transformation of Festival Shiwol from a traditional festival into a comprehensive platform embodying Busan's identity. The piece draws parallels with South by Southwest (SXSW) in the United States, envisioning Festival Shiwol as an event that utilizes the entire city as a stage, offering attendees inspiration across culture, industry, technology, and philosophy.​

The article includes insights from Busan city officials who emphasize the festival's role in showcasing the city's cultural and technological convergence on a global scale.​

Read the full article here:

www.munhwa.com

On March 9, the Austin Convention Center, where the main event of South by Southwest (SXSW) was held, hosted a promotional booth for Busan’s convergence festival, ‘Festival Shiwol.’ Courtesy of Busan City Hall

FAQ

What is Festival Shiwol?

When and where will Festival Shiwol 2025 take place?

Who can attend Festival Shiwol?

Is there an entrance fee?

How can I participate as an exhibitor?

Are there sponsorship opportunities available?

What languages is the event available in?

How do I stay updated on the latest news and event details?

Will there be programs for kids and families?

How do I get to the festival venues?

Man Wearing Sunglasses

(주) 리컨벤션 사업자 등록번호 617-81-32880 | 대표 : 이봉순 | 부산광역시 해운대구 센텀북대로 60, 1동 5층 507호(재송동, 센텀아이에스타워) | 고객센터 051-711-0054 | 이메일 info@shiwol.cm | 통신판매업 등록번호 2008-부산해운-309

Copyright © Festival Shiwol 2025