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Yeosu Jinnam Geobukseon Ship Festival 여수진남 거북선축제

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383, Jungang-dong, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do (전라남도 여수시 여수시 중앙동 383)

The Yeosu Geobukseon Ship Festival, which takes place around Yi Sun-shin Square, provides an opportunity for locals and tourists to come together and enjoy a range of hands-on programs. In addition to the variety of traditional performances and ceremonies, main events include the Geobukseon Ship-drying event, a drawing contest, and a one-night, two-day historical tour program for teens. Yet another crowd-pleaser is the Yeosu International Fireworks Competition, a brilliant display held against the backdrop of the vast sea in front of Yi Sun-shin Square. Visitors can take home part of the magic by purchasing local products at discounted prices at the festival marketplace.

Utilization information

・Finished : 20150506

・Location : Yi Sun-shin Square and downtown Yeosu area

・Beginning : 20150503

・Location : Across from Yeosu Intercity Bus Terminal, take Bus 24, 35, 73, 84, 88 or 102.
Get off at Jinnamgwan Bus Stop.
Walk 100m towards Jungang-dong Rotary to arrive at Yi Sun-shin Square.

[Airport]
Gimpo → Yeosu: Everyday round-way 16 times / Flight Duration: 1 hour
Jeju → Yeosu: 2 times a week / Flight Duration: 45 min

Korean Airline: +82-61-683-7502
Asiana Airline: +82-61-682-2626,9851
Yeosu Airport: +82-61-689-6300

[Train]
Yongsan → Yeosu-Expo Station / Duration: 2 hr 58 min
Korail: +82-1544-7788

[Bus]
Yongsan → Yeosu: Gangnam Express Bus Terminal / 50 min intervals / Duration: 3 hr 50 min
Busan → Yeosu: Busan Express Bus Terminal / 1 hr intervals / Duration: 2 hr 40 min
Daegu → Yeosu: Seobu Intercity Bus Terminal / 1 hr intervals / Duration: 2 hr 40 min
Gwangju → Yeosu: U-Square (Gwangju Bus Terminal) / 15 min intervals / Duration: 1 hr 20 min
Yeosu Express / Intercity Bus Terminal: +82-61-652-1877

Introduction

The Yeosu Geobukseon Ship Festival, which takes place around Yi Sun-shin Square, provides an opportunity for locals and tourists to come together and enjoy a range of hands-on programs. In addition to the variety of traditional performances and ceremonies, main events include the Geobukseon Ship-drying event, a drawing contest, and a one-night, two-day historical tour program for teens. Yet another crowd-pleaser is the Yeosu International Fireworks Competition, a brilliant display held against the backdrop of the vast sea in front of Yi Sun-shin Square. Visitors can take home part of the magic by purchasing local products at discounted prices at the festival marketplace.

Programs

- Tongjeyeong gil-nori (road game), victory and peace gil-nori (road game)
- Admiral Yi Sun-shin flash mob contest
- Yeosu International Marching Festival
- Geobukseon going to the war and victory of gun salute
- Geobukseon singing contests
- Yeosu regional products and food event
- Various hands-on activities and subsidiary events

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