Sancheong County Hosts the 51st Jirisan Peace Festival General Assembly

Jirisan Pyeonghoeje to Be Held from October 4 to 12
Praying for Harmony and Comforting Victims of the Korean War

The 51st Jirisan Peace Festival will be held from October 4 to 12.

According to Sancheong County on the 19th, the "51st Jirisan Peace Festival General Assembly" was held in the county government conference room on the 16th, where this decision was made.

Sancheong County is holding the 51st Jirisan Peace Festival General Assembly meeting.

Accordingly, the 51st Jirisan Peace Festival will feature various events during this period, including the Jirisan Sanshinje (Mountain Spirit Ritual), the Jirisan Peace Award ceremony, the County Residents' Sports Festival, and the Jirisan Memorial Service for the Wandering Spirits.

In particular, the Jirisan Peace Award is presented to individuals who have devoted themselves to the development of the local community in various fields.

After announcing the award plan, Sancheong County will accept nominations, conduct a review by the judging committee, and present the award at the opening ceremony of the County Residents' Sports Festival on October 5.

If the judging committee determines that there are no suitable candidates, no award will be presented.

County Governor Lee Seunghwa said, "The Jirisan Peace Festival is held every October to honor the souls who were sacrificed in the Jirisan region around the time of the Korean War, and to pray for the unity and development of the county. We will continue to do our best to achieve a united and happy Sancheong for all residents."

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