Songdo Daljip Festival
ποΈ 2025.02.12 ~ 2025.02.12
The Songdo Daljip Festival, an annual event held on Jeongwol Daeboreum (the first full moon of the lunar year), is a celebration that embodies the unique traditions of the region while fostering a sense of community among residents. Hosted by the Songdo Cultural Festival Committee at Songdo Beach, this festival has been a staple of the community since its inception in 2000. Its primary purpose is to symbolically dispel the misfortunes of the past year and usher in good fortune for the new year.
The festivities commence with the Sanshinje, a mountain god ritual performed at Janggun Mountain in Amnam-dong. This is followed by a series of pre-ceremony events, including a Gilnori (street parade), intangible cultural heritage performances aimed at warding off evil spirits and inviting good fortune, and the Dalmajije (moon welcoming ritual).
The opening ceremony is scheduled for 6:00 PM on a specially constructed stage on the beach. The highlight of the festival, the Daljip Taeugi (burning of the moon house), promises a visually stunning spectacle as the moon house, along with wish notes carrying the hopes and aspirations of attendees, is set ablaze.
Activities and Experiences
A variety of traditional games, such as Yutnori, Jegichagi, and Tuho, will be organized by each dong (neighborhood). Visitors are also welcome to participate in Tteokmechi (rice cake pounding) and other traditional games on-site. The festival offers a plethora of engaging experiences, including wish writing, tarot card readings, wish kite making, and Cheongsachorong (blue and white lantern) making, all designed to enhance the festive atmosphere.
Main Programs
The festival features a diverse range of programs, including traditional games like Jegi and Tuho, as well as activities such as Tteokmechi, wish note writing, Cheongsachorong crafting, wish kite making, tarot readings, and opportunities to try on traditional costumes associated with the Gudeok Manggae Sori (Gudeok folk song).
Location and Contact Information
π Address: 100, Songdo Haebyeon-ro, Seo-gu, Busan (Amnam-dong)
ποΈ Accommodation near the event
π° Fee: Free admission (some experience programs are paid)
π Contact: 051-240-4062
π₯οΈ Homepage: www.bsseogu.go.kr/
What is Daljip?
Daljip, meaning "moon house," is a traditional Korean structure crafted from straw, twigs, and other natural materials. It is constructed for the Daljip Festival, which occurs during the first full moon of the lunar new year. The festival involves building and burning the daljip, a ritual intended to welcome good fortune and ward off evil spirits for the year ahead. As the daljip burns, participants observe the smoke, which is believed to indicate the year’s harvest prospects. This event is not only a spiritual practice but also a community gathering, fostering connections as people come together to celebrate the new year.
