The opening ceremony will be held on June 2, 2017 at 7 pm at the Haeundae beach special stage.

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BIDF2017

Greetings

The 13th BIDF,
Falling in Love with Busan!
Falling in Love with Dance!

With the 13th Busan International Dance Festival,
filled with romance in the early summer evening,
I hope you enjoy all the fun and happy times.

Welcome to the 13th Busan International Dance Festival. Busan International Dance Festival is a festival where dancers from all over the world show their finest talents to the full on the outdoor stage set up here in Haeundae beach. It is the only beach dance festival in the world where visitors can enjoy dance in harmony with the sea. Attracting much attention from the international community, this festival keeps evolving with high-quality works and various events where citizens directly take part in.
This year, for the theme of "Falling in Love with Busan, through Dance!", a total of 56 great performances made by 46 groups from 14 countries are waiting for you. For 5 days from June 2, a variety of fantastic stages will unfold, including the special performance "Ballet Star Festival." Busan will continue to develop its signature and creative marine culture by unleashing the infinite energy of the sea through cultural imagination. In that sense, your ongoing support and interest will be greatly appreciated. With the 13th Busan International Dance Festival, filled with romance in the early summer evening, I hope you enjoy all the fun and happy times. Thank you.

Seo Byeong-su, Busan mayor