Sejong Dano Festival

About the festival

Dano is celebrated on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month, known as the day when the positive energy is at its peak throughout the year, and it has been passed down as a major holiday in our country since ancient times. The Sejong Cultural Center holds the Sejong Dano Festival every year to widely promote the meaning of Dano and traditional culture, which is gradually being forgotten, and to enjoy it together with citizens. This year's Sejong Dano Festival will feature a total of 15 different experience programs, including rice cake pounding, washing hands in sweet flag water, making headbands from Jangmyeongru, making sweet flag soap, and natural dyeing of handkerchiefs. Additionally, there will be a rich food area with various treats that everyone can enjoy, including Surichwi rice cakes, Omija tea, Injeolmi, popcorn, slushies, and traditional liquor. There will be a participation area where families can join together to create precious memories, and a wrestling area representing Dano, where adult matches, children's matches, and expert demonstrations will be held in a colorful manner. Along with this, a photo zone and various performance areas that blend tradition and modernity will be added, making it an abundant festival that all citizens can enjoy and empathize with. The Sejong Dano Festival is expected to be a meaningful cultural festival that connects generations, shares the value of tradition, and allows us to feel our unique charm and excitement.

Source: Korea Tourism Organization · TourAPI · TourAPI 3305155