Jinju Namgang Yudeung (Lantern) Festival (진주 남강유등축제)
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626, Namgang-ro, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
- title
Jinju Namgang Yudeung (Lantern) Festival (진주 남강유등축제)
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- overview
Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival originates from the floating lanterns that were used during the Jinjuseong Fortress Battle of the Imjin War (1592-1598) as a military strategy to prevent Japanese troops from wading the Namgang River. The highlights of the festival are the floating of lanterns along the Namgang River and the parade of lanterns created by local students themselves. In addition, the festival has various events and programs including fireworks show, water lighting show, cultural performances and more.
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Open to visitors of all ages
- eventplace
Areas of Jinju Namgang River and Jinjuseong Fortress
- eventstartdate
20211204
- eventenddate
20211231
- playtime
Refer to the website for details
- spendtimefestival
Approx. 3-4 hr
- sponsor1
Jinju-si, Jinju Art & Culture Foundation
- sponsor1tel
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-55-755-9111 - sponsor2
Jinju Namgang Yudeung (Lantern) Festival Committee
- sponsor2tel
+82-55-755-9111
- usetimefestival
Free (fees vary by program)
- Introduction : Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival originates from the floating lanterns that were used during the Jinjuseong Fortress Battle of the Imjin War (1592-1598) as a military strategy to prevent Japanese troops from wading the Namgang River. The highlights of the festival are the floating of lanterns along the Namgang River and the parade of lanterns created by local students themselves. In addition, the festival has various events and programs including fireworks show, water lighting show, cultural performances and more.
- Programs : Refer to the website
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- Jinju Namgang Yudeung (Lantern) Festival (진주 남강유등축제)
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