 Haps Weekend Picks February 8,9,10 18 weeks 6 days ago
BUSAN, South Korea -- Congratulations on making it to the long weekend! Lunar New Year's main holiday falls on Sunday, which means it's a good time to stay off the roads if possible, as Korean families will be traveling by the millions and roads will be backed up for hours.
Along with the holiday returning, so does the cold, so whether you are indoors or out, it's a good time to bundle up as temperatures are forecasted to be as low... |
 Haps Weekend Picks January 18,19,20 21 weeks 5 days ago
BUSAN, South Korea -- Another week is wrapping up in the Bu, and the cold snap of the last couple days is making way for what looks to be a nice weekend of weather to enjoy outdoors.
The city's 26th Polar Bear Swim highlights this weekend, with the annual pilgrimage into the freezing waters by a few thousand brave or crazy souls (depending on how you look at it). There's also a ton of great music going on, from classic to dance to... |
 Busan Guide to Celebrate New Years 2013 24 weeks 4 days ago
 BUSAN, South Korea - There’s plenty to do around the city this New Year’s, from the traditional to bars and clubs across the city or a quiet sunrise on the beach. Around one million visitors and locals hit the city’s festivals, which turn into the city’s largest...
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 Sunrise Festival and Bell-Tolling Ceremony set to Ring in the New Year in Korea 24 weeks 6 days ago
BUSAN, South Korea -- To welcome in the New Year, Busan is hosting its annual New Year Festival, a popular winter festival so, characteristic of Busan as a marine capital and celebrated both by Busan’s citizens and tourists visiting the city.
The 2013 Busan Haemaji (Sunrise) Festival - also known as the New Year Festival - consists of the Bell-tolling Ceremony and New Year Sunrise Event. The festival will start at 11pm on New Year’s Eve, December 31st and continue through midnight to the... |
 Haps Weekend Picks December 21,22,23 25 weeks 5 days ago
BUSAN, South Korea -- It's the last weekend before Christmas, and a weekend of get-togethers, charity events and music are all planned for what promises to be an entertaining and busy weekend for everyone.
As with every Christmas season, charity events and year-end parties top this weekends activities, with a couple great events out in PNU on Saturday night. There's also some great music, food, and an interesting art exhibition... |
 Haps Weekend Picks December 14,15,16 26 weeks 5 days ago
BUSAN, South Korea -- After a week of bitter cold, a bit of relief comes in for the weekend, and though the forecast seems to be rainy and overcast, there's a lot of fun options to keep spirits up.
Saturday night is shaping up to be an interesting sight around Kyungsung, as Santacon will bring a few hundred Santas to the area, while an '80s theme costume dance night coincides at the same time. The 25th installment of Wordz Only is... |
 Haps Weekend Picks November 30, December 1,2 28 weeks 5 days ago
BUSAN, South Korea -- The first weekend of December is here, which means the holiday season is about to kick into full swing.
This weekend has something for everybody, including the BIWA Christmas Bazaar which gets underway Saturday at 10 a.m. in Haeundae. The yearly event has come to signify the beginning of the holiday season for many longtime expats with great crafts, food and raffles.
The third round of the Battle... |
 Haps Weekend Picks November 16,17,18 30 weeks 6 days ago
BUSAN, South Korea -- The weather is cooling down this weekend, but there are still lots of things going around the city to keep you entertained, indoors or out.
Great music headlines this weekend as the Allive Battle of the Bands kicks off in Kyungsung, as well as the Busan Choral Festival and some great music at Sharky's in Haeundae. Some hoops action, comedy and a great networking opportunity at the BG Kotesol meeting are... |
 Halloween Guide 2012 34 weeks 2 days ago
 BUSAN, South Korea - Halloween fever hits the peninsula this weekend, and there's plenty of things going on if you're in the spirit. Halloween coincides with the big ... |
 Haps Weekend Picks October 12,13,14 35 weeks 5 days ago
BUSAN, South Korea -- The second week of October brings with it a ton of activities, festivals, music and sports, as the autumn festival season kicks off and the Busan International Film Festival comes to a close.
Festivals in and around Busan highlight this weekend, as well as the Battle of the Bands, a sparkling champagne party with a chance at a free bottle for Haps readers, the... |
