2025-11-10
20th Busan Fireworks Festival to light up Gwangalli on Nov. 15
source: visitbusanThe Busan Fireworks Festival returns on Nov. 15 to celebrate its 20th anniversary. The city's signature autumn event promises a spectacular display over the night sky at Gwangalli Beach.The festivities begin at 2 p.m. with various activities and a talk show. The fireworks start at 7 p.m. At 7:15 p.m., Hibikiya Omagari Hanabi will present a special show of traditional Japanese fireworks.The main event begins at 7:35 p.m. with fireworks set off against the iconic Gwangandaegyo Bridge.Although the Busan Fireworks Festival is centered at Gwangalli Beach, there are several spots throughout the city that offer excellent views of the show. For smaller crowds, head to Marine City, Dongbaekseom Island, or Jangsan Mountain in Haeundae-gu District or Yonghoman Bay Reclamation Pier or Yongho Starlight Park in Nam-gu District. Additionally, people can find excellent vantage points on Geumnyeonsan or Hwangnyeongsan mountains.As the chilly sea breeze sweeps in toward the end of the final fireworks display, bringing warm items such as a blanket or jacket is highly recommended. To stay comfortable throughout the event, consider preparing light snacks and a mat in advance to fend off hunger or evening chill. While the splendid scenery pairs beautifully with a drink, please enjoy responsibly and in moderation. As large crowds are expected, frequent restroom trips could make it easy to lose track of your group. For those who cannot watch the spectacle in person, the city will livestream the event on its official YouTube channel, BusanTube. There will be two feeds: One, a cinematic display of the Gwangalli Bridge and the fireworks exploding around it; the other, a first-person point of view in the middle of the action captured using drones.◎ Watch live on BusanTube: Click Busan is Good and Daily Busan are soliciting photos and stories from readers planning to see the Busan Fireworks Festival. A small fee will be awarded to the best pictures and stories. For more information, please click the link below.◎ Participate: Click<Today's Vocabulary - 오늘의 단어>vantage point: 좋은 위치 fend off: ~을 막다, 피하다 in moderation: 적당히 in person: 직접 solicit: 요청하다Editor: Song SoomiCopy Editors: Ryu Hyoseung, Anton J. Mapoy
