'Yeosu Geobukseon Festival' Revives After 3 Years... Scheduled for July

Held for 3 Days from July 29 to 31 at Yeosu World Expo Center

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik] The Yeosu Turtle Ship Festival, Yeosu City's representative festival, is making a splendid return after 3 years.

Yeosu City and the Yeosu Jinnam Turtle Ship Festival Preservation Association announced on the 15th that this year's "56th Yeosu Turtle Ship Festival" will be held from July 29 to 31 at the Yeosu World Expo Grounds.

The Yeosu Turtle Ship Festival was usually held in early May every year, but it was not held for the past two years due to the spread of COVID-19.

As the festival is set to be held for the first time in 3 years, the city plans to offer various sights and activities, including the festival's highlight, Tongjeyeong Gilnori, a pilgrimage to Imjin War historic sites, and the Sinhoyeon experience.

In addition, both online and offline programs such as AR virtual reality using smartphone apps will be combined to encourage participation from more people.

The traditional rites, including the Goyu-je ceremony held in commemoration of the Jeolla Left Navy's departure day, will be conducted separately from the festival schedule on May 3 at Chungminsa Shrine.

Lee Jong-seop, the festival promotion committee chairman, stated, "We will keep pace with the changing environment, including online programs, in accordance with the paradigm shift of festivals."

He added, "We will prepare the Yeosu Turtle Ship Festival, held for the first time in 3 years, thoroughly so that it comforts citizens tired of COVID-19 and becomes a festival that enhances the pride of Yeosu, a city of patriotic loyalty."

Meanwhile, at the Yeosu World Expo Grounds, the "2012 Yeosu World Expo 10th Anniversary Event" will also be held for 10 days starting from July 22, ahead of the Yeosu Turtle Ship Festival.

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