Kimchi represents Korea's best known food. Koreans serve kimchi at almost every meal, and few Koreans can last more than a few days before cravings get the better of them. During the 1988 Summer Olympic Games, thousands of foreigners were introduced to it for the first time. Despite a reputation for being spicy, most people usually develop a taste for it, and many foreigners also find themselves missing it after returning to their home country.
This annual event spans several days highlighting Korea's kimchi culture. Visitors can watch several cultural-events (traditional wedding, folk music, clothes), participate in contests (kimchi making, singing), and, of course, see and buy many different types of kimchi and other types of fermented foods.
