Jinju Namgang Yudeung (Lantern) Festival (진주 남강유등축제)

Period 10.01.2015 ~ 10.11.2015 Address 626, Namgang-ro, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do 경상남도 진주시 남강로 626 (본성동) Location Namgang River Area Telephone • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-55-761-9111 (Korean)

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Sponsors / Management

Jinju-si, Jinju Art & Culture Foundation / Jinju Namgang Yudeung (Lantern) Festival Committee

Introduction

Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival originates from the lantern lighting custom used during the Jinjuseong Fortress Battle of the Imjinwaeran War (Japanese invasion, 1592) as a military strategy to prevent Japanese troops from wading the Namgang River. The highlights of the festival are the floating of lanterns carrying personal wishes of the citizens along the Namgang River, and the parade of lanterns created by the students themselves. In addition, the festival features gaejesik (lighting of lanterns in remembrance of the Jinjuseong Fortress Battle veterans), an exhibition of the world’s traditional lanterns, and many more participatory cultural programs.

Programs

Main EventsLighting ceremony, floating lanterns on the river, Korean lantern exhibition, World traditional lantern exhibition, traditional crafted lantern exhibition, hanging wish-lantern Hands-on Programs Creative lantern making, lantern making and floating, citizen’s lantern making Subsidiary EventsFireworks show, Namgaram Get-Together (outdoor performance), local traditional food & specialty shops, etc.

Transportation

Take an intercity bus to Jinju Intercity Bus Terminal. Exit the terminal towards the river. Turn right, and walk for 5min to arrive at the festival site.

Homepage

www.yudeung.com (Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese)

 

 

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