It's vacation season, and the extreme heat has people flocking to the nation's beaches.<br />Down in Busan right now, there's something special going on at the sea side -- a festival at five of the city's beaches.<br />There'll be concerts and all kinds of activities over the course of five days.<br />Filming with his smartphone, our Kan Hyung-woo was at the festival's opening day. <br /> First launched in 1996 to promote the port city of Busan, this year's Busan Sea Festival kicked off on Wednesday night at Haeundae beach.<br /><br />"August has just begun and the heatwaves do not appear to be going anywhere soon,... but people here are having a great time and seem to have forgotten about the extreme temperatures."<br /><br /> For the opening event, several Korean artists took the stage,... and water cannons and pool parties helped keep the festivalgoers cool. <br /><br /> "This beach is great and the festival is great. I'm enjoying it. I feel like I'm home. This is my first day in Korea and I'm enjoying it."<br /><br /> Taking place on Haeundae, Gwangalli, Songdo, Dadaepo and Songjeong beaches, this year's Busan Sea Festival has plenty of hands-on programs such as a night run, a dance party, and a water carnival that anyone can take part in. There's also a jazz concert, a DJ contest and special performances by Korean singers.<br /><br /> "I think it's fantastic. I've been here for four weeks coming down to the beach. It's just wonderful the way it's organized and yeah, I'd say it's great. I'm having a great time." <br /><br /> The festival runs until August 5th so, there is still plenty of time left to visit Busan and make the most of this hot summer. <br />Kan Hyeong-woo, Arirang News, Busan. <br />
