Experience the Vibrant Saenggeojincheon Culture Festival
Date: October 4th (Fri) – October 6th (Sun), 2024
The Saenggeojincheon Culture Festival is Jincheon-gun’s largest annual celebration, showcasing the region’s rich local culture and heritage. This vibrant festival offers a diverse range of cultural and artistic experiences for residents and visitors alike, enhancing the quality of life and fostering a sense of community harmony.
Festival Highlights:
October 4th (Friday): Festival Day 1
- Immerse yourself in traditional Korean culture with Folk Art Performances, Folk Games, and a thrilling Ssireum (Korean wrestling) Contest.
- Cheer on participants in the Silverzzang! Literacy Golden Bell competition.
- Witness the spectacular HAPPY Parade, a vibrant procession celebrating the spirit of Jincheon.
- Enjoy captivating performances by the Children’s Choir and the Woosuk University Taekwondo & Art Troupe.
- The day culminates with the grand Opening Ceremony, followed by a dazzling Fireworks display and a special Congratulatory Performance.
October 5th (Saturday): Festival Day 2
- Test your knowledge of local history with the Our Town’s History Story Golden Bell quiz.
- Be mesmerized by the elegance of the Fan Dance & Kim Pyeong-ho Style Namdo Sogo Dance.
- Appreciate the talents of local residents at the Lifelong Learning Club Presentation and the Resident Autonomy Program Contest.
- Witness the energy and passion of young dancers and singers at the National Youth Dance & Song Contest.
- Enjoy a beautiful performance by the Student Orchestra.
- Sing along to your favorite K-Pop hits at the Let’s Sing Together ‘K-POP’ event.
- Experience the harmonious voices of the Mixed Choir.
- Take a nostalgic trip down memory lane with the 7080 Folk Song Legend Concert.
October 6th (Sunday): Festival Day 3
- Start your day with the invigorating Citizens’ Walking Festival.
- Witness the dynamic Traditional Taekkyeon Team Special Performance, showcasing this unique Korean martial art.
- Enjoy a diverse range of performances at the Culture & Arts People’s Concert.
- Be captivated by the Hong Ji-min Musical Gala Show, accompanied by the Jincheon County Symphony Orchestra.
- Experience the vibrant energy of traditional Korean performances, including Pungmul (Korean percussion music), Tightrope Walking, and Lion Dance.
- The festival concludes with the Citizens’ Song Festival and the Closing Ceremony.
Linked Events:
- October 4th (Fri): Indulge in local flavors at the Local Food Contest.
- October 4th (Fri) – October 5th (Sat): Learn about safety and emergency preparedness at the Disaster Safety Experience Zone (Children’s Safety Experience Class).
- October 4th (Fri) – October 6th (Sun): Explore a wide range of activities and exhibitions, including the Lifelong Learning Festival, Health Expo, Local Food Market, Agricultural Products Exhibition & Sales, Livestock Products Consumption Promotion Event, Company’s Excellent Products Promotion & Sales, Beer Festival, and Multicultural Traditional Play Experience.
- October 6th (Sun): Participate in the Citizens’ Walking Festival.
Permanent Features:
- October 4th (Fri) – October 6th (Sun): Enjoy a variety of culinary delights from 10 Food Trucks and browse unique items at 20 Flea Market stalls. Play Facilities will also be available for children’s entertainment.
Location & Contact Information:
Address: Eupnae-ri, Jincheon-eup, Jincheon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea
Admission: Free
Contact: +82-43-533-2742 / 2744
Website: www.jincheon.go.kr