A massive water gun festival will take place in South Korea on the first weekend of July, according to local portal Koya-culture.
Everyone who wants to relieve stress and “cool down their engine” in the hot summer heat is invited to the sixth Water Festival, which will be held from the 7th to the 8th July in Shincheon, a district of Seoul. This Korean summer festival first took place in 2013. Since then, it has attracted approximately 100,000 participants annually. The festival's main attraction is toy water guns. On the opening day, you'll definitely be on the streets without a trace. Everyone is doused with water from all directions. According to the organizers of the Shincheon Water Festival, this activity is suitable for both children and adults. Anyone tired of everyday life and the heat is invited to test their skills.
Each year, the festival adheres to a specific concept. This year, the theme is "Android Invasion." The program of public festivities includes performances not only by artists but also by real machines and robots. In addition, all participants can look forward to evening discos with popular DJs, foam parties, and, of course, water pistol fights. The festival's central stage will be located on Yonsae-ro Street. Admission to the festival is free.
Many countries around the world host annual festivals where participants settle scores with mock weapons. For example, in the Spanish town of Buñol, the La Tomatica festival takes place in the last week of August. Its central event is a tomato fight. In another town in southeastern Spain, Ibi, at the end of December, for 200 years, people have fought with flour and eggs. In the Italian town of Ivrea, an orange fight takes place at the end of February. However, spectators are strictly prohibited from throwing citrus fruits; only official participants are allowed to do so. Therefore, tourists wishing to throw oranges must first join a fighting team.
Source: news.turizm.ru