Eumseong Pumba Festival (음성품바축제)

Explanation

The Eumseong Pumba Festival is rooted in the life of the late Choi Gwi-dong, often remembered as a saint of compassion and love. Although he lived with a disability himself, Choi traveled throughout Mugeuk-ri in Geumwang-eup collecting food—not for himself, but for beggars who were too weak even to beg. His life later inspired Father Oh Woong-jin to establish Kkottongnae, and his example of selfless service continues to inspire many today. Various explanations have been passed down regarding the origin of the word pumba. Traditionally, it refers to an onomatopoeic refrain used in gakseori taryeong, the songs associated with wandering performers and itinerant peddlers. The Eumseong Pumba Festival combines this traditional image of pumba with Choi Gwi-dong’s spirit of philanthropy and compassion. Although modern society enjoys greater material prosperity, spiritual emptiness and social inequality still remain. The festival was created around the idea that society can find catharsis through satire and humor and be healed through love and sharing. For this reason, the Eumseong Pumba Festival has become a unique cultural festival dedicated to putting the values of love, compassion, and sharing into practice.

Inquiry

Eumseong-gun Festival Organizing Committee +82-43-871-3415

Homepage

pumba.kr

Information Use

Event Start Date : 2026년 06월 10일

Event end date : 2026년 06월 14일

Venue : Seolseong Park and Kkottongnae in Eumseong-eup

Show time : 09:00-21:00

Program of events : National Pumba Street Parade, Pumba House Building Competition, National Pumba Rapper Competition, Eumseong N Pumba Competition

Organizer info : Eumseong-gun Festival Organizing Committee

Contact the organizer : +82-43-871-3415

Sponsor Information : Eumseong Pumba Festival Planning Committee

Charges (Hours) : Free

Location

28, Seolseonggongwon-gil, Eumseong-eup, Eumseong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do