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Namwon Chunhyang Festival 남원춘향제

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1447, Yocheon-ro, Namwon-si, Jeollabuk-do

Namwon Chunhyang Festival is thought to be one of the best traditional festivals in Korea and famous performance art festival for two consecutive years, selected by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The festival is annually held to commemorate Chunhyang’s continual devotion with Lee Mongryong despite all the trials and hard situations she endured, based on the famous Korean love story, Chunhyangjeon.

Utilization information

・Age limit : Open to visitors of all ages.

・Finished : 20160516

・Location : Namwon area (Gwanghalluwon and Yocheon Stream area)

・Beginning : 20160513

・Location : Take an express bus to Namwon (남원).
From Namwon Express Bus Terminal, turn left and go 300m towards Namwon Yongseong Middle School (남원용성중학교).
Turn right at the Dongdi 4(sa)-geori 4-way Intersection (동디사거리).
Go 300m forward towards the bus stop in front of Dong Namwon Saemaeul Geumgo (동남원새마을금고).
Take Bus 220 or 281 to Gongseol Market (공설시장).
Go 150m forward, and turn left at the intersection.
Go 100m forward to arrive at Gwanghalluwon Garden.

・subevent : Bangja fringe garden, Chunhyang photo contest, writing contest, painting contest, book concert, Namwon pan festival, and others

Introduction

Namwon Chunhyang Festival is thought to be one of the best traditional festivals in Korea and famous performance art festival for two consecutive years, selected by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The festival is annually held to commemorate Chunhyang’s continual devotion with Lee Mongryong despite all the trials and hard situations she endured, based on the famous Korean love story, Chunhyangjeon.

Programs

[Traditional Culture]
- Chunhyangjehyang, Chunhyang Gugak (traditional music) contest, Miss Chunhyang contest, love lamp parade, archery contest, Ssireum (traditional wrestling) competition

[Performance•Exhibition]
- Opening ceremony, Gugak feast, pansori (epic stories told through song), Chunhyangga song, invited performance from overseas (Verona, Russia, etc.), etc.

[Play•Hands-on Program]
- Healing walking contest, farming culture experience, love booth, etc.

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