Nowadays, it is too hot, so people usually stay inside to avoid people. However, there are other ways to avoid the heat. In Ulsan, there are two festivals in August, including Taehwa River Festival, and Ulsan Water Festival, and they are the other ways to avoid the heat.

▲ The trekking course which is horror course in Taehwa River Festival

First of all, Taehwa River Festival is held from August 1st to 5th in Taehwa river. During the festival, trekking course, about 1.7 kilometers, became horror courses. They perform horror play and ghost cosplay show. Participants can watch horror movies, experience horror VR, and ghost makeup. The participants are usually teenagers, couples, or family. They take photos and have good memories. The festival became popular by Social Network Service, and it is held every year since 2007. The participants said that they had great times there, and recommend this festival to everyone. One of them said, "Although I don't like horror type, it was very funny and exciting."

Besides the Taehwa River Festival, there is a great festival, Ulsan Water Festival. It is held every year and

▲ Watergun fight in Ulsan Water Festival

on August 14th to 16th this year. Street of Youth, in Seongnam, is the place where it is held. It is also spread by Social Media and became popular. The purpose of the festival is to survive from the heat and to have good memories. The main events are water gun fight, and dance performances. The participants shoot the water gun to the other people. They sometimes use a water balloon, too. Moreover, During dance performances, participants dance with music. The music is usually EDM or popular songs. In addition, DJ party, and mask party are also the events held in the festival. Ulsan Water Festival is a perfect festival to avoid the heat.

The two festivals are both held in August. So, joining these festivals is a nice way to survive the heat. Furthermore, many people may associate summer to horror. To experience horror and have fun with your friends or family, the Taehwa River Festival is the right place.

2018.09.29 by Park Ye Il