Gochang Moyang Fortress Festival (고창모양성제)

Explanation

Gochang Moyang Fortress Festival has been held since 1973 to inspire admiration for the ancestors who made great efforts in building the fortress, develop local culture, and encourage love and pride for Gochang residents. Main events include a celebration and memorial ceremony, with additional events ranging from a pansori performance and farming music to folk games and archery. Many people participate in the Dapseongdori event, where participants carry a rock on top of their heads and walk around the fortress three times. Doing this is said to cure all illnesses, grant a long and healthy life, and allow one into heaven.

Inquiry

Moyang Fortress Preservation Society • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-63-560-2949

Homepage

www.gochang.go.kr

Information Use

Event Start Date : 2022년 09월 30일

Event end date : 2020년 12월 04일

Watching age : Open to visitors of all ages

Venue : Gochangeupseong Fortress

Touring Time : Varies by program

Organizer info : Moyang Fortress Preservation Society

Contact the organizer : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-63-560-2949

Sponsor Information : Social organizations of Gochang

Sponsor Contacts : +82-63-560-2949

Charges (Hours) : Free admission

More information

Introduction
Gochang Moyang Fortress Festival has been held since 1973 to inspire admiration for the ancestors who made great efforts in building the fortress, develop local culture, and encourage love and pride for Gochang residents. Main events include a celebration and memorial ceremony, with additional events ranging from a pansori performance and farming music to folk games and archery. Many people participate in the Dapseongdori event, where participants carry a rock on top of their heads and walk around the fortress three times. Doing this is said to cure all illnesses, grant a long and healthy life, and allow one into heaven.

Location

1, Moyangseong-ro, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk-do

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