Gyeongsangnam-do

Tongyeong Hansan Battle Festival

통영한산대첩축제

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

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Dates
Venue
Tongyeong Hansan Great Battle Square and Tongyeong-si Area
Address
Gyeongsangnam-do Tongyeong-si Tongyeong Coast-ro 267 (Hangnam-dong) Tongyeong Hansan Great Battle Square
Admission
Free (partially paid)
Organizer
Tongyeong Cultural Foundation
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About the festival

The 65th Tongyeong Hansan Battle Festival commemorates the victory of the Hansan Battle, one of the three major battles of the Imjin War, and aims to reflect on the spirit of national defense and leadership of Admiral Yi Sun-sin. This representative national defense and historical culture festival of South Korea is held around the lunar date of July 7 (solar date August 14) in the Tongyeong area, featuring programs that vividly recreate historical stories such as the reenactment of the Battle of Hansan, the procession of the Samdosuguntongje-Temple, the departure ceremony, and the victory celebration ceremony. Additionally, it offers a variety of content that can be enjoyed by all generations, including traditional cultural experiences, performances, exhibitions, marine sports, media content, and nighttime programs, establishing itself as a festival that anyone can participate in, regardless of age or gender. Based on the beautiful sea and historical cultural resources of Tongyeong, it provides a unique festival experience that blends tradition and modernity, aiming to leap forward as a global representative national defense and historical reenactment festival of South Korea.

Source: Korea Tourism Organization · TourAPI

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