Yeongam Sweet Potato Moonlight Festival
🗓️ 2025.02.15 ~ 2025.02.15
The "Yeongam Sweet Potato Moonlight Festival," a celebration centered around the region’s specialty, the sweet potato, will be held in Yeongam to commemorate Jeongwol Daeboreum, the first full moon of the lunar year. This festival is designed to showcase the high quality of the region’s sweet potatoes and to provide tourists with unique culinary experiences. A variety of programs are planned, including cultural arts performances under the moonlight, sweet potato roasting experiences, and roasted sweet potato tastings. The festival also offers a wealth of content suitable for families, ensuring an enjoyable experience for visitors of all ages. Additionally, the operation of a local agricultural product market is intended to contribute to the increase of farm household income. The Sweet Potato Moonlight Festival promises to be an event where attendees can experience the warm atmosphere of Yeongam and the romance of a winter night, creating special memories.
Event Details
The festival features a diverse range of events, broadly categorized into performance events, participation events, and other events.
Performance Events
- Gilnori (Street Parade) and Sowon Madang (Wish Plaza): Featuring the Gichan Pungmulpae, a traditional Korean percussion group.
- Cultural Arts Performances: Including a traditional Korean music performance by the Seonghyang Art Troupe and a magic and juggling show by Taeyoon.
Participation Events
- Sweet Potato Samhaengsi (Three-Line Poem) Writing and Delicious Eating Contest: A creative writing contest using the three syllables of "sweet potato" in Korean, coupled with a contest to see who can eat the most sweet potatoes.
- LED Jwibulnori (Firework Swinging): A modern take on the traditional Korean custom of swinging fire cans to ward off bad luck and wish for good fortune.
Other Events
- Yeongam Sweet Potato Sales Booth: A dedicated area for purchasing high-quality Yeongam sweet potatoes.
- Yeongam Friends Shop: A shop featuring various products from Yeongam.
- Food Truck Zone: A selection of food trucks offering a variety of culinary delights.
- Roasted Sweet Potato Sharing: Free distribution of roasted sweet potatoes to festival attendees.
- Sweet Potato Dish Sales: Various dishes featuring sweet potatoes will be available for purchase.
Location and Access
The festival will take place at the following address:
📍 Seonam-ri, Yeongam-eup, Yeongam-gun, Jeollanam-do
For those planning to stay overnight, accommodations can be found near the event:
🛏️ Accommodation near the event
Admission and Inquiries
💰 Admission to the festival is free.
For any inquiries, please contact the organizers at:
📞 010-2408-9262
Further details about the festival can be found on the official website:
What is Jeongwol Daeboreum?
Jeongwol Daeboreum, or the Great Full Moon Festival, is a Korean holiday observed on the 15th day of the first lunar month. It celebrates the first full moon of the lunar new year and is a time for communities to gather and celebrate themes of abundance, health, and good fortune. The festival is rich with customs and rituals that reflect Korean cultural traditions.
A notable custom is the consumption of specific foods believed to bring luck and protect against misfortune. "Bureom," a selection of nuts, is cracked open with teeth to symbolize breaking away from bad luck. "Ogokbap," a five-grain rice dish, signifies prosperity. Another tradition is "daljip taeugi," where straw heaps are burned to dispel bad luck and invite positive energy.
The festival also features traditional games and activities like "juldarigi" (tug-of-war) and "ganggangsullae" (a circle dance), which promote community spirit and enjoyment. Jeongwol Daeboreum is a lively event that honors the lunar calendar while reinforcing communal ties and cultural heritage.
