Gangjin Sajwaejae 'Jomangan Project' Completes Reorganization and Starts Anew

Published 01 Sep.2021 10:49(KST)

Operating Every Saturday and Sunday Until November 14

The project performance will soon resume at Sajaejae Market Street. / ⓒ Asia Economy

[Gangjin＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-su] Gangjin-gun Cultural Tourism Foundation (CEO Kim Bada) announced on the 1st that the Jomangan (short for "Time Meeting Joseon") project will resume every Saturday at Saejae Market Street from the 28th of last month until November 14.

The project consists of a 30-minute traditional courtyard play performed twice a day titled "Jeong Hae-in-i Jo~so~" (The place where Jeong Yak-yong learned profound knowledge and life lessons, Gangjin is Jo~so~) and a corner featuring reenactments of 12 characters.

Notably, the actors participating in the performances are composed of local residents who, with passion and pride comparable to professional actors, portray Dasan's exile with humor and lessons for both residents and tourists visiting Saejae.

Since its start in May with 12 performances, the Jomangan project took a short break during the peak summer heat for reorganization and resumed on the 28th of last month with even richer content.

Until November 14, the character reenactment corner will be continuously operated every Saturday and Sunday throughout Saejae Market Street, and the courtyard play can be viewed at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., with about 30 performances during the period.

Additionally, since the performances are prepared for the residents, small events are also planned during the event period.

Gangjin-gun Cultural Tourism Foundation plans to steadily continue the event even after the project ends, aiming to maintain the sustainability of the historical reenactment project and to expand the figures and materials reflecting Gangjin's history, thereby fostering the Jomangan performance as a representative tourism product of Gangjin-gun.