Suncheon Nagan Eupseong Hosts Jeongwol Daeboreum Festival Event

Free Admission on Jeongwol Daeboreum Day

Traditional Performances Including Daljip Burning

Nakaneupseong Fortress in Suncheon, Jeollanam-do announced that it will hold the "2024 Suncheon Nakaneupseong Jeongwol Daeboreum Festival" on the 24th and open the fortress to the public for free on the day.

The event will begin at 10 a.m. with a memorial ceremony for General Kim Bin-gil, followed by the installation of Jangseung (wooden totem poles) and Sotdae (wooden poles with birds) at 11 a.m. Traditional performances such as Dangsanje (village guardian ritual), sharing of Injeolmi rice cakes and Tteokguk (rice cake soup), and a large tug-of-war will take place from 2 p.m. From 5:30 p.m., torchlight fortress walking and Daljip burning (burning of a large bonfire structure) will be held.

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The torchlight fortress walking will recruit the first 300 participants on the day, who will walk around the Suncheon Nakaneupseong Fortress and gather at the playground.

During the Daljip burning, visitors to Suncheon Nakaneupseong Fortress and the Deep-rooted Tree Museum will burn wish papers they have written, praying for everyone's wishes, well-being, and prosperity.

On the day of the event, traditional folk games such as Jegichagi (shuttlecock kicking), Tuho (arrow throwing), group jump rope, Yutnori (traditional board game), Biseokchigi (stone knocking), and arm wrestling will also be available at the Nakaneupseong playground.

A city official said, "We hope that the Suncheon Nakaneupseong Jeongwol Daeboreum Festival will be a time to reflect on the meaning of seasonal customs and to pray for peace and happiness throughout the year."

Meanwhile, the Jeongwol Daeboreum Festival was organized together by various institutions, organizations, and residents of Nakaneup-myeon, including the Nakaneupseong Preservation Society, Nakaneup Village Leaders Association, Nakaneup Women's Association, and Nakaneup Youth Association.

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