Daljip Burning in Ubong-ri, Chunyang-myeon, Hwasun County... Wishing for Village Well-being and a Bountiful Harvest

Scene of Daljip Burning Event in Wobong-ri, Chunyang-myeon. Provided by Hwasun County

Chunyang-myeon in Hwasun County, South Jeolla Province, announced that on March 2, the Hwasun Ubong Village Sound Preservation Association held the 'Daljip Burning' event in front of the Ubong-ri Village Transmission Center, wishing for the well-being and a bountiful harvest for the village.

Daljip Burning is a traditional seasonal custom held on Jeongwol Daeboreum, the 15th day of the first lunar month, where villagers gather to build a daljip (a large bonfire structure), light it, and drive away misfortune while wishing for health and happiness in the new year.

This event was organized to preserve the region’s unique traditional culture and to strengthen unity and a sense of community among residents.

On the day of the event, about 70 people, including local residents and visitors, participated. Before lighting the daljip, there was a time for rituals such as Jisinbalgi (stomping the earth to bless the land) and writing wish papers, praying for family health, a good harvest, and the peace of the community.

During the daljip burning ceremony that followed, participants watched the blazing bonfire as they symbolically burned away bad luck for the year and made personal wishes, which was met with an enthusiastic response.

Chairman Ki Yoongeun said, “I am delighted that many people joined this meaningful cultural event, which continues the long-standing traditions of Ubong-ri,” adding, “I hope that the strength of our traditional village community will continue for generations to come.”

Choi Hongnam, head of Chunyang-myeon, stated, “We will continue to provide administrative support so that precious traditional culture such as Daljip Burning can be passed down,” and added, “We will actively assist in ensuring the village’s traditions continue together with the residents.”

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