Gochang Moyang Fortress Festival (고창모양성제)
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1, Moyangseong-ro, Gochang-gun, Jeollabuk-do
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Gochang Moyang Fortress Festival (고창모양성제)
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Gochang Moyang Fortress Festival has been held since 1973 to inspire admiration for the ancestors who made great efforts in building the fortress, develop local culture, and encourage love and pride for Gochang residents. Main events include a celebration and memorial ceremony, with additional events ranging from a pansori performance and farming music to folk games and archery. Many people participate in the Dapseongdori event, where participants carry a rock on top of their heads and walk around the fortress three times. Doing this is said to cure all illnesses, grant a long and healthy life, and allow one into heaven.
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Open to visitors of all ages
- eventplace
Gochangeupseong Fortress
- eventstartdate
20201021
- eventenddate
20201025
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Varies by program
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Moyang Fortress Preservation Society
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• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-63-560-2949 - sponsor2
Social organizations of Gochang
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+82-63-560-2949
- usetimefestival
Free admission (* Fees vary by program)
- Introduction : Gochang Moyang Fortress Festival has been held since 1973 to inspire admiration for the ancestors who made great efforts in building the fortress, develop local culture, and encourage love and pride for Gochang residents. Main events include a celebration and memorial ceremony, with additional events ranging from a pansori performance and farming music to folk games and archery. Many people participate in the Dapseongdori event, where participants carry a rock on top of their heads and walk around the fortress three times. Doing this is said to cure all illnesses, grant a long and healthy life, and allow one into heaven.
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