The 2018 Gwangalli Fishing Village Festival Street Parade Has Lots to See
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2018 Gwangalli Fishing Village Festival takes place from April 27 to April 29 at Gwangalli Beach.
The festival features the traditional fishing village culture of the Suyeong region.
There are a variety of things for visitors to enjoy, including a fishnet dragging experience, Jindueohwa (reenactment of a traditional fishing scene), various street performances, food market and lots more.
The street parade is one of the highlights of the festival, which takes place from the Suyeong-gu Office to Millak Waterfront Park via Namcheon Samik Beach Apartment and Gwangalli Beach road starting at 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 28th. The parade draws about 1,600 participants from 46 performance teams.
There are cool things to see in the parade, including;
About 150 participants reenacting a Gyeongsangjwado Naval Force Commander parade from the Joseon Dynasty period. About 300 members of Suyeong Folklore Conservation Association will make traditional parade items, including Suyeong Yaru and traditional mask dances. In addition, the lifestyles from the old fishing village will also be reenacted in the parade.
For more information about the festival, please contact the Suyeong-gu Office at (051)610-4012.
2018 Gwangalli Fishing Village Festival Website: http://www.suyeong.go.kr/eobang/
Photos of 2017 Gwangalli Fishing Village Festival
You can also view the winning photos of the 2017 Gwangalli Fishing Village Festival Photo Contest at
