Chungcheongnam-do

Asan Seongung Yi Sun-sin Festival

아산 성웅 이순신축제

This edition has ended. These dates describe the past event; a future edition has not been confirmed on this page.

Plan your visit

Dates
Venue
Onyang Oncheon Station, Gokgyo Stream, Hyeonchung Temple throughout Asan-si
Address
Chungcheongnam-do Asan-si Oncheon-daero 1496 (Oncheon-dong) Onyang Oncheon Station
Admission
Free
Organizer
Asan / Asan Cultural Foundation

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About the festival

The Asan Hero Admiral Yi Sun-sin Festival is held annually around the birthday of Admiral Yi Sun-sin with the purpose of reviving the spirit of patriotism and loyalty. It takes place at famous sites in Asan-si and honors the spirit of Admiral Yi Sun-sin, a national hero, allowing participants to learn about the trajectory of his life through various programs. Since its inception in 1961 under the name Onyang Cultural Festival, it has been held every year and was renamed the Asan Hero Admiral Yi Sun-sin Festival in 2004.

Source: Korea Tourism Organization · TourAPI

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