Geochang-gun to Host the 2024 Geochang Hanmadang Grand Festival

Held at Geochang Sports Park and throughout Geochang-eup

The 2024 Geochang Hanmadang Grand Festival will be held under the theme "The Taste, Style, and Excitement of Geochang: Grand Imagination" from September 26 to 29 for four days at Geochang Sports Park and various locations throughout Geochang-eup.

Starting with a street parade on the first day, a variety of events await, including the County Residents' Day Commemoration Ceremony, Arim Arts Festival, County Residents' Sports Competition, Green Pantry Geochang Agricultural Products Grand Festival, Lifelong Learning Festival, National Geochang Residents Association Unity Sports Competition, Family Multicultural Festival, Bicycle Tour Changpowon Picnic, and more.

The opening ceremony and County Residents' Day Commemoration Ceremony will take place at 8:00 p.m. on the 26th at the main stage of the Sports Park, featuring four invited singers?Kang Jin, Hong Jinyoung, Kim Suchan, and Chae Yoon?who will further enliven the opening atmosphere.

2024 Geochang Hanmadang Grand Festival Street Parade.

On the 27th at 6:00 p.m., the Geochang County Residents Song Festival will be held, providing an opportunity for residents to showcase their talents and passion, with a congratulatory performance by trot singer Kim Jungyeon.

On the 28th at 7:00 p.m., the WB WonEum Open Broadcast will feature artists such as U-KISS, Cheetah, and Seri, while on the 29th at 7:00 p.m., the LG HelloVision Hello Festival will host invited singers including Seol Undo, Na Sangdo, and Binaeseo.

The newly introduced Water Multimedia Show at this festival will present a flyboard show and DJ performance in the area of Wicheoncheon in front of the Geochang Intercity Bus Terminal. The military survival program will be held at the inline skating rink, offering a family-friendly laser tag survival experience.

The Youth Zone, which has attracted much attention from young people, will be held in the parking lot next to the gymnasium alongside the Food Truck Festival, and will feature a Youth Day Commemoration Ceremony, various event programs, and busking performances.

Additionally, the Kids Land Festival, eagerly awaited by children, will take place at the Sports Park gymnasium, offering the job experience program KidZania, air bounce rides, a children's safety experience vehicle, and X Sports activities. The 16th Lifelong Learning Festival will operate 74 organizations and clubs and 110 booths, allowing attendees to enjoy both the festival and learning experiences at the same time.

To promote the flavors of Geochang during the festival, a local food hall, Pumba performances, and the Geochang Night Market, which combines amusement facilities, have been prepared. Many farmers will participate in the Green Pantry Agricultural Products Grand Festival to promote and sell their homegrown specialty products. In addition, 15 local food restaurants will be opened across 12 towns and townships in Geochang-gun, offering a variety of regional delicacies.

The Geochang Hanmadang Festival also serves as a place of comfort and unity for residents who have endured an unusually hot summer at the threshold of autumn. The Arim Arts Festival, boasting a 52-year history, will feature diverse cultural and artistic performances by students in literature, fine arts, music, calligraphy, and traditional Korean music, as well as exhibitions and performances by local residents and artists.

Furthermore, the 79th Geochang County Residents Sports Competition will see 1,900 participants competing in 12 events, including soccer, track and field, Yutnori, and Tuho, fostering friendship among residents.

County Governor Koo Inmo said, "We have prepared extensively so that everyone, regardless of age or gender, can come together and fully enjoy the four days of the Geochang Hanmadang Festival," and added, "We hope that many residents and visitors will leave behind the fatigue of summer and come to Geochang to welcome a wonderful autumn."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.