Must-see Events of 2023 Gwangalli Fishing Village Festival
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Gwangalli Fishing Village Festival (same as Gwangalli Eobang Festival) takes place from May 12 to 14, 2023 at Gwangalli Beach and Suyeong Historical park.
The Top 5 Must-See Events of the Festival
Musical "Eobang"
Representative program of the festival
19:40 on May 12 (Fri.) / 14:00, 20:10 on May 13 (Sat.) /14:00, 19:00 on May 14 (Sun.)
▶The performance will be held on the performance stage after the opening ceremony on May 12, 2023 (Fri.).
▶Don't forget to bring a jacket to keep warm from the cold sea breeze.
It is a musical with the theme, "25 loyal and courageous men in the volunteer army and the birth of Eobang." The lives of the fishermen, the training of the naval soldiers, and the battle during the Japanese invasion (lmjin War) are presented with a traditional and modern motif against the sea of Gwangalli. Among the eight great scenes of Suyeong 'Jindueohwa,' which reproduces the torch lighting of the fishing boats, and 'The Dragging of the Eobang Fishing Net' are highlighted with participation from the audience.
Gyeongsangjwasusa Parade
Representative program of the festival 16:00 on May 13 (Sat)
[The Eobang Festival alongside the Gyeongsangjwasusa (Left naval commander) and citizens]
This street parade allows spectators to witness the harmonization of the traditional and modern Suyeong area. It is composed of the traditional parade of the Gyeongsangjwasusa (which is only performed at the Gwangalli Eobang Festival), military band parade, and honor guard parade in addition to the more modern parade. It is an opportunity for visitors and residents to share in the excitement of the event.
▶Departure from Suyeong-gu Office → 7-Eleven (Suyeong-gu Office branch) → Gwangalli Beach Coastal Road → In front of Millak Raw Fish Center
Jindueohwa
20:30 on May 12 (Fri.) / 21:00 on May 13 (Sat.), Performance Stage
Following the tradition of fishermen lighting torches on their fishing boats to catch fish at the estuary of the old Suyeonggang River, it presents a performance about the fishing boats from the Millak Fishing Village crossing the sea. It is one of the representative events of the Gwangalli Eobang Festival that clearly expresses the light of the beautiful fishing boats gently shimmering above the sea waves.
Eobang Folk Village
10:00-22:00 on May 12 (Fri.)-May 14 (Sun.), Folk Stage
The site realistically recreates the life of a fishing village with the themes of the old Gyeongsang Jwasuyeongseong naval barracks, fishing villages, and fishing craft shop. Various folk performances and experience programs are held throughout the day, and interesting missions given by the villagers will certainly entertain visitors.
▶Guard-changing ceremony, Eobang play, martial arts performance of the naval forces, folk competition of Suyeongseong fortress, various experiences and exhibition programs, stamp tour
Bare-handed Fishing / Eobang Suragan (Royal Kitchen)
11:00,13:00, 15:00,17:00 on May 13 (Sat.) / 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00 on May 14 (Sun.)
It is the most popular festival program for young children! Fresh fish to be caught in a large water tank are prepared and enjoyed by all in the Eobang Suragan (Royal Kitchen).
▶Bare-handed Fishing: KRW 5,000 (KRW 2,000, free Eobangtongbo coin), free cleaning at the Eobang Suragan
Read more about the Festival (Link to the festival leaflet)
