Seongdong-gu Hosts Eungbong Falconry Festival
On the 21st at 11 AM, the Eungbong Maesanyang Festival celebrating village tradition will be held under Eungbonggyo near Jungnangcheon... Featuring a falconry demonstration by one of only two nationwide Eungsa falconers, traditional costume rentals, archery, and various programs
On the 21st, Eungbong-dong (Dongjang Moon Kyung-ok) in Seongdong-gu, Seoul (District Mayor Jung Won-oh) will hold the village's representative festival, the '3rd Eungbong Falconry Festival.'
The Falconry Festival, hosted by the Eungbong-dong Village Festival Promotion Committee, first began in 2021 and was planned with the theme of the history when Eungbang was established as a falconry site on Eungbong Mountain. Eungbong Mountain, from which Eungbong-dong derives its name, was called Eungbong because many hawks lived there, attaching the character Eung (鷹, meaning hawk).
This year marks the 3rd Eungbong Falconry Festival, which will be held on the 21st of this month from 11 a.m. under Eungbonggyo Bridge near Jungnangcheon Stream. Intangible Cultural Property holder Park Yong-soon, a falconer, will demonstrate falconry. A falconer is a hunter who trains hawks for hunting, and there are only two such masters nationwide. To enhance the festival's excitement, a magic show and a popular music stage will also be prepared. As side events, traditional costume rentals and a photo zone will be operated, along with a traditional play area featuring caricatures and archery. In connection with the event theme of 'hunting,' on the same day, the Taejo Yi Seong-gye Festival reenacting the royal hunting procession of the Joseon Dynasty king can also be enjoyed.
Park Il, chairman of the Eungbong-dong Residents' Autonomy Committee, said, "Unlike previous years, this event has planned various programs such as hunting costume experiences to revive the tradition of the village festival, hoping it will be an opportunity for residents to reflect on the history of our village."
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Jung Won-oh, Mayor of Seongdong-gu, stated, "Through the Falconry Festival, I hope it will be an opportunity for our residents to reflect on our village's traditions and also take an interest in the protection of birds of prey and activities for preserving the natural environment."
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