Become the Star of Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival and Hang Your Wishes!

A Festival of Hopes, A Festival Where Hopes Come True

Photo of the inside of the Wish Lantern Tunnel at the Jinju Namgang Yudong Festival

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] Jinju City in Gyeongnam has begun full-scale preparations for the Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival, starting with the application for the citizen participation program ‘Hanging Wish Lanterns.’

The applied ‘Wish Lanterns’ will be displayed as a tunnel of wish lanterns along the Namgang riverside area during the Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival from October 10 to 31.

‘Hanging Wish Lanterns’ is a unique citizen participation program of the Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival, originating from the tradition of hanging wish lanterns to honor the spirit of loyalty of 70,000 civilians, officials, and soldiers who defended Jinju Fortress during the Imjin War, illuminating the historic battlefield of the Jinju Fortress battle.

Not only Jinju citizens but also visitors can participate, becoming the main protagonists of the festival by installing wish lanterns carrying their own wishes at the festival site.

Also, passing through the tunnel shining with wish lanterns has become an important content of the Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival, evoking deep emotions.

Each wish lantern costs 10,000 KRW, and applications can be submitted from July 28 to August 11 by visiting the town and township offices or the dong administrative welfare centers in Jinju City, and until August 29 through the Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival website.

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