Praying for Sharing and Harmony at 'Buan Wido Ttibae Nori' Festival

The public event of the rich fishing festival, 'Buan Wido Ddibbaetnori,' was held spectacularly on the third day of the first lunar month (January 12) in Daeri Village, Wido-myeon, Buan-gun.

According to Buan-gun on the 13th, Wido Ddibbaetnori is a traditional ritual performed by Wido residents for over 170 years in Daeri Village, where many Chil-san yellow croakers, a royal tribute fish, are caught. It is designated as Important Intangible Cultural Property No. 82-3.

On the 12th, the public event for Important Intangible Cultural Property No. 82-3 'Buan Wido Ddibaetnori'.
[Photo provided by Buan-gun]

On this day, the Ddibbaetnori involved making a Ddibbae (a boat-shaped ritual object) with strips of paper inscribed with wishes for a bountiful catch and happiness, five-colored flags, scarecrows, and fishing boat shapes, which were floated on the Chil-san Sea to the Dragon King who lives there.

Kim Woo-hyun, president of the Wido Ddibbaetnori Preservation Society, said, "This traditional cultural event embodies the unique spirit and soul of our people, who send away all misfortunes on the Ddibbae while praying for the village’s peace and a bountiful catch. We hope it becomes a symbol of sharing and harmony, bringing together local residents and tourists visiting Wido."

Wido Ddibbaetnori participated in the 19th National Folk Arts Competition held in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, in 1978 with the 'Sending off the Ddibbae' ritual, a part of the Daeri Village Dangje, winning the highest award, the Presidential Award, and was designated as an Important Intangible Cultural Property in 1985.

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