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Miryang Arirang Festival

밀양 아리랑대축제
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324, Jungang-ro, Miryang-si, Gyeongsangnam-do (경상남도 밀양시 중앙로 324 (내일동))
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Arirang is a national folk song that was created by a warrior monk during the Imjin War. The song expresses the principles and faithfulness of the Korean people under Sung Confucianism. There are many varieties of the song throughout each region, with changes happening continually over time. Miryang Arirang Festival celebrates this important intangible heritage through many programs and performances. Visitors can experience both the similarities and differences of the three major styles of Arirang (Miryang Arirang, Jeongseon Arirang, Jindo Arirang).

Utilization information

Opening hours, closed days and other practical details.

Start date
2017.05.18
End date
2017.05.21
Age limit
Open to visitors of all ages
Venue
Areas of Yeongnamru Pavilion and Miryang riverside
Venue info
[Train]
From Seoul Station take a train to Miryang Station.
Take Bus No. 1 from Miryang Station Bus Stop.
Get off at Yeongnamru Pavilion Bus Stop.

[Bus]
From Gangnam Express Bus Terminal, take an express bus to Miryang Intercity Bus Terminal.
Cross the street to and take Bus No. 1 from Intercity Bus Terminal Bus Stop (by Dangok Pharmacy).
Get off at Yeongnamru Pavilion Bus Stop.
Side events
[Competition]
- National Youth Music Competion, National Youth Art Competition, National Writing Competition, National Miryang Arirang Competition, etc.
[Exhibition & others]
- Sweetfish grabbing experience, multimedia show, art exhibtion, festival tour, traditional folk food stalls, hanging wish lanterns, etc.
Admission
Free (Excluding sweetfish grabbing experience (Adults: 10,000 won / Children: 5,000 won)

Updated 2017.04.02

Introduction

Arirang is a national folk song that was created by a warrior monk during the Imjin War. The song expresses the principles and faithfulness of the Korean people under Sung Confucianism. There are many varieties of the song throughout each region, with changes happening continually over time. Miryang Arirang Festival celebrates this important intangible heritage through many programs and performances. Visitors can experience both the similarities and differences of the three major styles of Arirang (Miryang Arirang, Jeongseon Arirang, Jindo Arirang).

Programs

Opening & closing ceremonies, horseback martial arts performance, street parade, Arirang singing contest, etc.

Access

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324, Jungang-ro, Miryang-si, Gyeongsangnam-do


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