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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))

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

・Age limit : Open to visitors of all ages

・Finished : 20170521

・Location : Areas of Yeongnamru Pavilion and Miryang riverside

・Beginning : 20170518

・Location : [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.

・subevent : [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.

・Operating Hours : Free (Excluding sweetfish grabbing experience (Adults: 10,000 won / Children: 5,000 won)

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.

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