Daejeon Seo-gu Book Festival

The Seo-gu Book Festival is the representative reading festival of Seo-gu, Daejeon, dedicated to sharing the joy of books and reading with local residents. Held every autumn, it provides a platform for communication that connects books with people, culture with the local community through diverse reading culture programs that the whole family can enjoy and participate in. The festival features a rich stage program including author meet-and-greets, performances, and concerts, as well as exhibitions where books and art harmonize, such as book curation and original picture book art displays. Furthermore, it operates special events like discarded book recycling and outdoor libraries, along with various reading experiences such as storytelling and reading-related crafts. By collaborating with local universities, bookstores, and art organizations, the festival aims to be a community-driven event. In addition, it expands opportunities for cultural and artistic experiences and the joy of reading by adding participatory programs that the whole family can enjoy, such as stamp tours. The Seo-gu Book Festival is a leading reading culture festival that broadens intergenerational communication and empathy through the medium of books, promotes local reading culture, and elevates the cultural value of libraries.