Come to Danghangpo Tourist Site in Goseong-gun, Gyeongnam on a Warm Spring Day

‘Playing at Danghangpo’ Held

Weekend Busking and Stage Performances Scheduled

The warm spring sunshine encourages taking off coats, and the bright spring flowers bring smiles wherever the eyes rest. As the weekend approaches, it is common to see families out for outings in parks and campgrounds.

If you are looking for a leisurely walk, natural scenery, and a spacious family travel destination, there is a perfect place in Goseong, Gyeongnam.

Danghangpo Tourist Site, Goseong-gun, Gyeongnam.

At Danghangpo Tourist Site, from April 21 to May 14, the event “2023 Play at Danghangpo” will be held, linking the beautiful natural scenery of Danghang Bay with various contents.

During the event period, which matches the full spring weather, you can enjoy various contents such as the ▲19th Danghangpo Battle Festival ▲Children’s Day ▲night openings, including performance programs, exhibitions, and experience programs.

Every weekend, you can enjoy performances and experience programs. Magic and balloon street performances are held four times a day in an open space near the snack bar in front of the popular Character Hall exhibition. On the Children’s Day weekend (May 5?7), additional performances will take place on the permanent stage, featuring a fiery performance by singer Cyberger and a vivid puppet show by Goseong Ogwangdae, National Intangible Cultural Heritage No. 7.

Also, experience programs for children are prepared, such as making dinosaur-shaped cups in front of the Dinosaur Fountain, making Ongojisin mirrors and diamond painting in front of the Character Hall, and a weekend flea market that can only be found in spring operates next to Dino Cafe.

Various craft exhibitions, face painting, portable soap making, and water ball making workshops participate to add vitality to the spring outing.

On every Saturday and Children’s Day, the site is lively with performances and exhibitions during the day until 9 p.m., while at night it shows a calm yet captivating atmosphere.

A change from last year is that a media facade has been installed in the Dinosaur Parade Zone, creating a more splendid and unique atmosphere. The lights combined with the media facade are dazzling yet fully capture the night’s sentiment.

The 19th Danghangpo Battle Festival, held for the first time in four years, takes place at Danghangpo Tourist Site in Hoihwa-myeon, Goseong-gun. Although well known as the main venue for the Dinosaur Expo, it is historically significant as the site of the Danghangpo naval battle during the Imjin War, where Admiral Yi Sun-sin sank Japanese ships twice (in 1592 and 1594). The festival commemorates the victory of the Danghangpo naval battle and marks its 19th edition this year.

Due to COVID-19, the Danghangpo Battle Festival is being held for the first time in four years since 2019. Under the theme “Victory, the Shout of That Day,” it will hold distinctive events from Friday, April 28 to Sunday, April 30, reflecting the historical significance of the Danghangpo Battle.

On the first day, a commemorative concert will be held at Yangji Park in Hoihwa-myeon, featuring a recitation of a hymn to Admiral Yi Sun-sin, a martial arts performance of victory, and a stage performance by invited singers to enliven the atmosphere.

On April 29 and 30, during the spring season at Danghangpo Tourist Site, there will be patriotic martial arts demonstrations, traditional performances, and experience programs related to Admiral Yi Sun-sin, creating a festival within the festival.

County Governor Sang-geun Lee said, “We have prepared various contents to welcome spring along with the natural scenery of Danghangpo Tourist Site, so we hope you enjoy a leisurely outing in the warm spring days.”

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.