Incheon 'Neunghodae Cultural Festival' Held After 4 Years...Reenactment of Baekje Envoys Parade

Neunghodae Festival Baekje Envoy Procession [Provided by Yeonsu-gu, Incheon]

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyesook] Yeonsu-gu, Incheon will hold the Neungho-dae Cultural Festival around Songdo Dalbit Park from September 30 to October 1.

Neungho-dae is a ferry terminal (2,500㎡) used by envoys traveling to and from China during the Baekje period and was designated as Incheon City Monument No. 8 in 1990.

This year marks the 10th festival, established as an event to reexamine the historical significance of Neungho-dae, but it was suspended for four years after 2018 due to African Swine Fever (ASF) and the COVID-19 pandemic.

The district plans to showcase a reenacted Baekje envoy cultural parade based on historical verification, a Neungho-dae history exhibition, a joint performance by the Yeonsu-gu Art Troupe, a community harmony concert, and fireworks during the festival.

Along with food and experience booths, related events such as traditional games and a community center contest will also be held.

Meanwhile, in 2019, through an academic conference, Research Professor Heo Uihaeng of Suwon University Museum first restored the three-dimensional stereoscopic process of Neungho-dae using topographic analysis methods.

Academics estimate that the geographical advantage of the eastern ridge of Neungho-dae, where tidal waves are blocked, was used for docking, storage, and movement of goods, which likely continued eastward through the flat Migoji area.

It is also highly likely that it was used as a scenic area because it offers a view of the entire west coast inland, and there is an opinion that additional academic research related to local history, such as the location of Neungho-dae and the departure point Hanna-ru, is continuously needed.

A Yeonsu-gu official stated, "Marking the 10th anniversary this year, we will improve the operational system of the Neungho-dae Cultural Festival, strengthen storytelling based on historical facts, discover new programs, and work on branding to restore its status as a representative local festival."

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