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The Great Battle of Myeongryang Festival 명량대첩축제

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Hakdong-ri, Haenam-eup, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do (전라남도 해남군 문내면 관광레저로 12 (문내면))

Uldolmok was the location of a naval battle 418 years ago, when 13 naval forces of Admiral Yi Sun-sin ran into 133 Japanese Naval forces and defeated them. The Japanese Navel force was planning on continuing to Hanyang (modern-day Seoul) after they won the battle in Namhae (South) sea at Uldolmok. The residents of Jeolla-do are the hidden helpers attributed to this victory, as they brought out their food and fishing boats to help the admiral and his naval forces. This battle is called ‘Myeongryangdaecheop’. The victory put an end to the Imjin War and saved the nation of Korea, which was hang on to its independence by a thread.
Jeollanam-do hosts the Great Battle of Myeongryang Festival to commemorate the victory of Myeongryanghaejeon and celebrate the spirits of Yi Sun-sin and the residents of Jeolla-do who saved the country. Various programs are prepared for visitors of all ages to give them a feel of the real historical scene.

Utilization information

・Age limit : Visitors of all ages

・Finished : 20151011

・Beginning : 20151009

・Location : From Central City Terminal or Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Haenam Bus Terminal
- Take a local bus (Nongeochon Bus) bound for Nam-ri, Usuyeong, Godang at Haenam Bus Terminal and get off at Dongoe (동외) Bus Stop. (35 bus stops, about 1 hr 30 min)
- Cross the street and transfer to another local bus (Nongeochon Bus) bound for Jindo Terminal, Nokjin or Usuyeong at Dongoe Bus Stop and get off at Nokjin Bus Stop. (1 bus stop / about 13 min)
- Walk for 1km to reach Usuyeong Tourist Site, crossing Jindodaegyo Bridge.

・subevent : Upstream experience of Uldolmok, archery, kite-flying, hands-on program with straw, food, exhibition and crafts store, etc.

Introduction

Uldolmok was the location of a naval battle 418 years ago, when 13 naval forces of Admiral Yi Sun-sin ran into 133 Japanese Naval forces and defeated them. The Japanese Navel force was planning on continuing to Hanyang (modern-day Seoul) after they won the battle in Namhae (South) sea at Uldolmok. The residents of Jeolla-do are the hidden helpers attributed to this victory, as they brought out their food and fishing boats to help the admiral and his naval forces. This battle is called ‘Myeongryangdaecheop’. The victory put an end to the Imjin War and saved the nation of Korea, which was hang on to its independence by a thread.
Jeollanam-do hosts the Great Battle of Myeongryang Festival to commemorate the victory of Myeongryanghaejeon and celebrate the spirits of Yi Sun-sin and the residents of Jeolla-do who saved the country. Various programs are prepared for visitors of all ages to give them a feel of the real historical scene.

Programs

Naval battle recreation, Ganggang Sullae (traditional Korean circle dance) contests, a formal entry of Yangmuhonam, madangnori of Myeongryang 11 pum, parade, various hands-on programs, food, etc.

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