Gyeongsangnam-do

Tongyeong Hansan Battle Festival

통영한산대첩축제

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Plan your visit

Dates
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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
Operating hours
18:00~22:00 (Korean original)
Program
1. Main Programs: National Turtle Ship Rowing Competition, Ritual Ceremony, Procession of the Three Provinces Naval Commander and Military Reenactment, Opening Ceremony and Special Performance of the 65th Tongyeong Hansan Battle Festival, Opening Celebration Fireworks Show, Commemorative Creative Musical of the 65th Tongyeong Hansan Battle Festival, 2026 Tonight Tongyeong Fireworks Show, National Youth Dance Competition, Sound the Victory Bell, Academic Presentation, Hansan Battle Departure Ceremony, Hansan Battle Reenactment, Citizens' Gathering and Street Parade, Tonight's EDM Party at Tongyeong 2. Sub Programs: Hansan Battle Naval Experience Zone (Joseon Naval Training, Traditional Archery, Laser Shooting, Seonggyeongdo Games), Hansan Battle Cultural Zone (Promotion by Related Organizations, Multicultural Experience Booths, etc.), Hansan Battle Play Zone (Water Play Area) 3. Consumer Participation Programs: Hansan Battle Cultural Zone (Flea Market), Hansan Battle Snack Zone (Food Trucks) 4. Other Information: Hansan Battle Victory Arrival Ceremony, Guard Change Ceremony, Hansan Battle Record Zone (Photo Zone, Receipt Photo Booth, Hansan Battle Theme Hall), Visiting Tongyeong Hansan Battle Festival

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Festival location

Tongyeong Hansan Great Battle Square and Tongyeong-si Area

Gyeongsangnam-do Tongyeong-si Tongyeong Coast-ro 267 (Hangnam-dong) Tongyeong Hansan Great Battle Square

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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. The festival takes place around the lunar date of July 8 (solar date August 14) in the Tongyeong area and features programs that vividly recreate historical stories, including the reenactment of the Battle of Hansan, the procession of the Samdosuguntongje-Temple, the departure ceremony, and the victory celebration ceremony. Additionally, it offers various content that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, including traditional cultural experiences, performances, exhibitions, marine sports, media content, and night programs, establishing itself as a festival that welcomes everyone. 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 festival of national defense and historical reenactment in South Korea.

Source: Korea Tourism Organization · TourAPI · TourAPI 507454

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