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Yeongwol Donggang Festival

영월 동강축제
Hasong-ri, Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon-do (강원도 영월군 영월읍 하송리 61-9)
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The Dongang ferry was once a popular mode of transportation along the Hangang River. While it was gradually outdated with the growth of highways and mass transportation, the ferry was a useful mode of transportation and the livelihood of people living upstream of the Hangang River. The festival commemorates and reproduces the lives of these people and their local culture. With the beautiful Donggang River as a backdrop, the event offers a wide array of performances, cultural events (honoring the Joseon poet Kim Sat-gat), and outdoor activities (rafting, hang-gliding, paragliding, etc). The festival hosts many of the fun activities visitors to Yeongwol County can enjoy.

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Start date
2016.07.27
End date
2016.07.31
Venue
Yeongwol-eup, Donggang River
Venue info
Take an intercity bus to Yeongwol Bus Terminal.
The festival venue is located about 800m away from the terminal.
Admission
Free (some activities charge a participation fee)

Updated 2017.03.24

Introduction

The Dongang ferry was once a popular mode of transportation along the Hangang River. While it was gradually outdated with the growth of highways and mass transportation, the ferry was a useful mode of transportation and the livelihood of people living upstream of the Hangang River. The festival commemorates and reproduces the lives of these people and their local culture. With the beautiful Donggang River as a backdrop, the event offers a wide array of performances, cultural events (honoring the Joseon poet Kim Sat-gat), and outdoor activities (rafting, hang-gliding, paragliding, etc). The festival hosts many of the fun activities visitors to Yeongwol County can enjoy.

Programs

Opening Events: Opening ceremony, celebratory performances, fireworks, etc.
Performances: Celebratory performance, performances by local cultural and art organizations
Experiential Programs: Catching trout with bare hands, rafting, playing in the water, etc.
Demonstration Events: Donggang traditional Ttenmok (raft), Samgut grill experience
Other Events: Local produce market, food market, experience corner, etc.

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Hasong-ri, Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon-do


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