Jeju Folk Village Jeongwol Daeboreum Folk Festival
๐๏ธ February 12, 2025
The Jeju Folk Village will host the Jeongwol Daeboreum Folk Festival, a single-day event designed to foster community well-being and regional development while offering a deep dive into the nation’s traditional sentiments and seasonal customs. This festival provides a unique opportunity to engage with a variety of folk practices associated with Jeongwol Daeboreum, a significant date in the Korean lunar calendar.
Attendees can participate in several hands-on activities, including the customary eating of bureomโnuts believed to prevent boils and strengthen teethโand the cracking of walnuts. Families can enjoy tteok mae chi gi, a traditional rice cake pounding activity, together. The festival also features the creation and play of ddakji, a paper-flipping game, and the making of dalgona, a popular honeycomb candy. For those interested in a glimpse into the future, the event offers New Year fortune-telling with yut, a traditional Korean board game, and the opportunity to hang a wish card, a symbolic gesture for family health and happiness.
Beyond these specific Jeongwol Daeboreum customs, the festival grounds will host a variety of traditional folk games. These include tuho, an arrow-throwing game; jegi chagi, a footbag game similar to hacky sack; gulleongsoe gulligi, a hoop rolling game; a jigebal (A-frame carrier) experience; and swing riding. This diverse array of activities ensures that there is something to engage every visitor, regardless of age or interest.
The festival is further enhanced by the availability of traditional folk foods, allowing attendees to savor the flavors of Jeongwol Daeboreum. This culinary aspect adds another layer to the immersive cultural experience, making the festival a feast for all the senses.
Program Details
The festival is structured into three main areas:
- Main Program: Jeongwol Daeboreum Experience Zone
- Bureom Cracking
- Ddakji Playing & Ddakji Making Experience
- Tteok Mae Chi Gi Experience
- New Year Yut Fortune Telling
- Dalgona Experience
- Wish Card Hanging
- Supporting Program: Jeongwol Daeboreum Play Zone
- Tuho
- Jegi Chagi
- Gulleongsoe Gulligi
- Jigebal
- Swing Riding
- Other Information
- Dochaebi Shop: Offers a variety of beverages and goods.
- Hanlasanarae Cheot Maeul: Specializes in various noodle dishes.
- Gamnangjip: Serves a selection of traditional folk foods.
- Sowoojoo Cafe: Provides a range of cafe beverages.
Essential Information
- ๐ Address: 631-34, Minsokhaean-ro, Pyoseon-myeon, Seogwipo-si, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province
- ๐๏ธ Accommodation near the event
- ๐ฐ Fee:
- Adult: 15,000 won
- Senior: 13,000 won
- Youth: 12,000 won
- Child: 11,000 won
- ๐ Contact: 010-9072-9120
What is Jeongwol Daeboreum?
Jeongwol Daeboreum, or the Great Full Moon Festival, is a Korean celebration marking the first full moon of the lunar new year. This festival is an integral part of Korean culture, featuring customs and rituals aimed at ensuring good fortune, health, and prosperity for the year ahead. Families come together to enjoy traditional foods like ogokbap, a five-grain rice dish, and yaksik, a sweet rice cake, which are associated with warding off bad luck and promoting a successful harvest.
A notable tradition during Jeongwol Daeboreum is the burning of daljip, or "moon houses," which are bonfires made from straw and wood. This act is meant to symbolize the removal of misfortune and the embrace of new beginnings. Another custom is "bureom," where people crack and eat nuts, believing it will strengthen their teeth and contribute to their health throughout the year.
Beyond these traditions, Jeongwol Daeboreum is a lively community event featuring folk games, music, and dance. It provides an opportunity to engage with Korea’s cultural heritage, making it a significant and well-loved festival throughout the country.
