Traditions And Customs
from all over the world by Mislav Popovic
Boryeong Mud Festival
The Boryeong Mud Festival (in Korean Boryeong meod chukje) has been organized in Boryeong, South Korea since 1998. The festival started as a promotion of the local mud rich in minerals that have positive effects on human health.
Boryeong Mud Festival
Nowadays the festival also draws attention of many who just want to have a good time. The festival includes mud wrestling, mud marathon, mud painting and numerous photo contests. Each year about two million people from all over the world arrive the festival. In 2011 the festival will be organized between the 16th and 24th of July.