Jeongwol Daeboreum Fire Festival
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Jeongwol Daeboreum Fire Festival
On the day of the first full moon of the Lunar New Year, which falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month of the year, the Jeongwol Daeboreum Fire Festival is held in order to pray for good health and good fortune in the coming year.
This year the festival falls on Tuesday, March 3rd, and a variety of events, such as a Daljip burning (the burning of a large straw heap bonfire under the light of the moon), Jisin-balgi (stomping on the ground to comfort the god of the earth) and the performing of folk plays are being planned at a number of locations around Busan.
○ Date: March 3, 2026
○ Venues: Haeundae Beach, Gwangalli Beach, and throughout Busan
41st Haeundae Dalmaji Oncheon Festival
○ Date: March 3, 2026
○ Venue: along Haeundae Beach from 16:00 through 19:20 (moonrise: 18:11).
○ Programs: Opening Ceremony, Moon Ritual, Daljiptaeugi (moon house burning)
○ More Information: Haeundae-gu website (Korean)
27th Suyeong Traditional Daljipnori
○ Date & Time: March 3, 2026, 2:00 p.m. - 6:50 p.m.
○ Venue: Gwangalli Beach
○ Blog: Suyeong-gu Office (Korean)
- Daljip bonfire lighting, 6:11 p.m.
Admission is free.
Events (14:30-18:00): Intangible Cultural Heritage Performance (Suyeong Yaru, Jwasuyeong Eobang Nori), Traditional Folk Play, Jisin-balgi, Jultagi tightrope walking
Sasang Traditional Daljipnori
○ Date & Time: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 (Daljip burning at 18:00)
○ Location: Samnak Eco Park (Soccer Fields C, D)
○ Programs: Talisman Writing, Jegichagi, Neolttwigi, Yutnori
○ Folk Games: 14:00-20:00
○ More information: Sasang-gu website (Korean)
Jeongwol Daeboreum Dalmaji Festival (Nam-gu)
○ Date & Time: March 3, 2026, 16:00~20:00
○ Location: Yongho Starlight Park
○ Programs: Opening Ceremony, LED Moon House Lighting, Pungmul, Tightrope Walking Hands-on Activities & Exhibitions: Folk Games, Wish Writing, Crafts and more
○ More information: Nam-gu website (Korean)
Songdo Daljipnori
○ Date & Time: March 3, 2026, 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
○ Venue: Songdo Beach in Seo-gu
○ For more info.: ☎ 051-240-4062
○ Website: Seo-gu Office Blog (Korean)
- Daljip bonfire lighting, 6:27 p.m.
Admission is free.
Events: Gilnori (Street Parade), Jisinbalgi (treading on the earth god), Intangible Cultural Heritage Performance, Traditional Folk Play
The first lunar Full Moon at Songdo in Busan is extraordinary! The Songdo Full Moon Festival is held at Songdo Beach by the Songdo Cultural Festival Committee on Daeboreum (the 15th day of the first month on the lunar calendar) every year to carry on the local tradition of praying for harmony, wellness, and health of the local residents.
