Gijang Gun Pet Cultural Festival

The 2026 Gijang County Companion Animal Culture Festival brings together pets, their owners, and local residents in a celebration of communication and harmony. Now in its third year, the festival is themed "Happy Coexistence with Companion Animals" and offers a richer, more varied lineup of programs so that both pet owners and non-owners can enjoy themselves while learning about and connecting over proper pet culture. This year features new and exciting programs like a "Companion Animal Walking Contest," where pets and owners walk and bond together, and "K-Pet Got Talent," where talented dogs and cats from across the country gather to show off their hidden skills. Through various hands-on, educational, and participatory programs, the festival shares the joy of life with companion animals along with the values of respecting life and practicing responsible pet ownership. Gijang County, where the festival is held, continues to work toward spreading a healthy companion animal culture and improving animal welfare so people and animals can thrive together. This festival aims to help establish a mature pet culture and build communication and coexistence among community members through programs that pets and their owners can enjoy together.