- ๐K-campus x 1883 Incheon McGang Party ๐บ
K-campus x Incheon McGang Party ๐บ๐

Open for some local experience at one of the most international places in Korea? Enjoy free chimaek, the famous Korean food combination of chicken and beer at the 1883 Incheon McGang Party this Saturday!
1. About the 1883 Incheon McGang Party ๐
Hosted by the Incheon Metropolitan City and Incheon Tourism Organization, the 1883 McGang Party hopes to promote Incheon as a world-famous port and draw more international tourists by showcasing diverse tourist content and the city's history as the first port to open to foreigners in Korea.
1833 is the year of the Incheon Port's first opening. The name 1883 McGang festival comes from the syllables of maekju, beer in Korean and gangjeong, crispy fried snacks, combined!
Around 10,000 global tourists are expected to participate, including visitors from China, U.S., Hong Kong and Russia.
2. What to expect at the 1883 Incheon McGang Party ๐บ
At Sangsang Platform in Incheon, various programs related to medicine, beauty as well as hanji handicraft activities and drone shows await you.
You can expect Bupyeong folk music performance, taekwondo demonstrations, an orchestra, a military band, and fusion gugak (Korean instrumental music) which will be performed by local artists. Busking and K-pop performances are also a part of the festival!
3. Details โ๏ธ
1833 Incheon McGang Party
Date: May 25, 2024 (Saturday)
Time: 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Location: Sangsang Platform, Incheon
4. Programs ๐
4 p.m. - 6 p.m. : Busking, traditional instrumental farm music, taekwondo, orchestra, choir, military band
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.: K-drama OST, Media show, DJ session, dancing session, drone show (finale)
5. Food ๐
- Food coupons are provided for all visitors
- Beer and chicken gangjeong (sweetened fried chicken) are given out for free
- 20 food trucks will be in operation
6. Entertainment ๐ค
- K-culture, modern costume try-on, locomotive, medicine-related content
- Hanji (traditional Korean paper) craftwork activities
- Lotte Duty Free LK Networks sponsorship
- Currency exchange machines, night photo zones
7. How to get there ๐
You're recommended to take public transportation as the venue is expected to be extremely crowded during the festival. Sangsang Platform is accessible five minutes by foot from Incheon Station, subway Line No. 1.
8. Nearby tourist spots ๐ฃ
There are plenty of other tourist destinations nearby, including the Incheon Open Port, Chinatown, Sinpo International Market, Songdo, Yeongjong Island and Gangwha Island!