Gangwon
Danjong Cultural Festival
단종문화제
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Plan your visit
- Dates
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- Venue
- Yeongwol Donggang Riverside
- Address
- Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Yeongwol-gun Yeongwol-eup Hasong-ri 61-19 Yeongwol Donggang Dunchi
- Admission
- Free
- Organizer
- Yeongwol Cultural Foundation
- Operating hours
- 10:00~20:00 (Korean original)
- Program
- 1. Major Programs: Reenactment of the Danjong National Ceremony, Costume Parade, Star Parade, Danjong Ritual, Arrowroot Tug-of-War, Selection of Queen Jeongsun, Performance Events, 2nd Danjong Culinary Festival 2. Traditional Event Program: Yeongsan Daejae 3. Literature/Exhibition/Participation Programs: Local Artists Exhibition, Community Harmony Health Exercise Competition, Food Market, Traditional Food Reenactment Experience, Academic Symposium, 26th Essay Day, General/Student Writing Contest, Drawing Contest for Children/Comics 4. New Programs: Marriage Ceremony, Danjong Planning Exhibition, Pre-Performance, National Choir Competition, etc. 5. Permanent Programs: Kkaebi Play Zone, Remind Traditional Wedding, Jangneung Experience Zone, Yeounnae/Youth Market, Multicultural Food Experience, Mission Stamp, Yeongtari Market, Fireworks and Drone Show, Donggang Cafe, Smart Tourism Service Provision
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Festival location
Yeongwol Donggang Riverside
Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Yeongwol-gun Yeongwol-eup Hasong-ri 61-19 Yeongwol Donggang Dunchi
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About the festival
The Danjong Cultural Festival is a representative local cultural festival of Yeongwol that transforms the spirit of Danjong, the 6th king of Joseon, and the loyal subjects into a celebration. This festival began in 1967 under the name "Danjongje" and changed its name to "Danjong Cultural Festival" starting from the 24th event in 1990, continuing to engage visitors with various experiences. The 58th Danjong Cultural Festival will be held in Yeongwol, where King Danjong's tomb, Jangneung, is located, from April 24 (Friday) to April 26 (Sunday), 2026. This year's Danjong Cultural Festival will feature a variety of events including the Danjong National Ceremony, Danjong Ritual, selection of Queen Jeongsun, arrowroot tug-of-war, experiential activities, participatory events, and performances.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization · TourAPI · TourAPI 292835
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