Gwangyang Jeoneo Festival, 'Opening on August 23'

From August 23 to 25

Operation Focused on Tourist Experience Programs

Gwangyang City in Jeollanam-do announced that it will hold the Jeoneo Festival under the theme “Jeoneo! Swimming Through the Starry Night” from August 23 to 25 for three days at Mangdeok Port area in Jinwol-myeon.

This festival will focus on tourist participation programs such as ‘Baealdo Island Garden Treasure Hunt,’ ‘Youth Happiness Rak (樂) Festival,’ and the ‘Visiting Folk Ssireum Competition’ hosted by the Korea Ssireum Association.

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In addition to the festival programs, attractions like Baealdo Island Garden and the Starry Bridge nightscape are expected to captivate visitors.

On the first day of the festival (23rd), there will be a performance by the Forever Wind Orchestra, an impromptu stage for tourists, and the preliminary round of the Jeoneo Song Festival.

The second day (24th), when the opening ceremony takes place, will feature the popular Jeoneo catching experience, the Youth Happiness Rak (樂) Festival, a demonstration of Jeoneo catching sounds by Jeollanam-do intangible cultural heritage holders, calligraphy performances, a congratulatory performance by invited singer Jang Minho, and fireworks.

On the last day of the festival (25th), the nationwide traditional Ssireum tournament will begin, followed by the Jeoneo catching experience, the final round of the Jeoneo Song Festival, and congratulatory performances by invited singers including Kim Soyu. The three-day festival is expected to provide visitors with wonderful memories and emotions.

Mangdeok Port, where the Jeoneo Festival is held, is a 5-minute drive from Gwangyang Jinwol IC, and the venue is easily accessible via National Road No. 2.

During the festival, the Mangdeok Food Town area will be operated as a car-free zone, so parking is available at the temporary parking lot located at the entrance of the venue near the Jeoneo sculpture or at the public parking lot behind Jinwol Elementary School.

Kim Jeong-il, Chairman of the Gwangyang Jeoneo Festival Promotion Committee, said, “As this festival revitalizes the local economy by utilizing Mangdeok Food Town, we will do our best to thoroughly prepare for safety accidents so that visitors can enjoy the festival with peace of mind.” He added, “We hope families, friends, and couples visit Gwangyang’s representative festival and enjoy the savory Jeoneo against the beautiful backdrop of the Seomjin River.”

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