🖐🏻 Hello.
🧔🏻♂️ This is Sigumong.
🥳 In this session, let's learn about
the "Jeongseon Arirang Festival" :)
Hometown Jeongseon!
I want to go to Jeongseon!
Jeongseon Arirang Festival
I. Overview
🎉 The Jeongseon Arirang Festival,
which began with the purpose of preserving
and passing down Jeongseon Arirang,
is a festival where you can enjoy performances
by the holders of Jeongseon Arirang,
as well as various genres of performances
and folk demonstrations and experiences :-)
They say it showcases
both the true essence of Arirang
and newly interpreted,
modern versions of Arirang 😉
II. Festival Schedule
📅 From Wednesday, October 2, 2024,
to Saturday, October 5, 2024, for 4 days
🚩 It will be held
around Jeongseon Public Stadium.
III. Program
- Main Program
: Opening Ceremony
Thematic Performance
'Hometown Jeongseon!
I want to go to Jeongseon!' - Consumer Participation Program
: Jeongseon Traditional Market,
Food Market, Night Market - Other Events
: Overseas Guest Performances,
Various Fringe Stage Performances
over 4 days - Sub-programs
: National Arirang Singing Contest
(General & Student Division),
A-POP Dance Competition,
Arirang Singing Contest,
Musical Performance 'Aria Arari',
Jeongseon Arirang Art Troupe Performance,
Arirang Parade,
Traditional Culture Experience,
Various Fringe Performances, etc.
IV. Details
- 🗓️ Date｜2024. 10. 02. ~ 2024. 10. 05.
- 📍 Location｜Bongyang-ri,
Jeongseon-eup, Jeongseon County - 🪙 Price｜Free Admission
- 🏢 Host｜Jeongseon County/
Jeongseon Arirang Cultural Foundation - 📞 Phone Number｜033-560-3013
- 📷 Instagram｜🔗 Go to Link
- 🖥️ Official Website｜🔗 Go to Link
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For detailed information
on the festival schedule and programs,
you can visit the official website link above
for more details :P
V. Nearby Restaurants
🍴 Here are 3 recommended restaurants
near the festival location, selected by
the Korea Tourism Organization.
(The restaurant names are
in the photo captions 😋)
✍🏻 The order is as follows:
Photo
→ Introduction
(by the Korea Tourism Organization)
→ Detailed information
Located within Park Roche Resort & Wellness.
The large windows let in abundant sunlight, and the view of the outdoor pool and lush greenery outside is stunning.
The signature menu includes Napoli-style pizza baked in an oak-fired oven.
- Inquiry and Information｜033-560-1215
- Address｜9-12, Jungbong-gil,
Jeongseon County, Park Roche - Opening Hours｜
Breakfast 07:00 ~ 10:00/
Lunch 11:30 ~ 14:00/
Dinner 18:00 ~ 21:00
(Coffee and beverages only available
outside of operating hours) - Signature Menu｜Margherita Pizza
- Menu Items｜Punggi Pizza/
Handmade Burger/Smoked Chicken/
Abalone Porridge/
Jeongseon Gondre Bibimbap/
Beef Bulgogi Set, etc.
There is no separate parking lot; you need to park on the shoulder before entering the restaurant.
The signature menu is the Gondre Stone Pot Rice Set, which is full of the aroma of Gondre when you lift the lid of the stone pot.
- Inquiry and Information｜033-591-5564
Address｜1675, Hambeaksan-ro,
Gohan-eup, Jeongseon County
Opening Hours｜11:00 ~ 20:00
Closed｜First and third Wednesdays
Signature Menu｜
Gondre Stone Pot Rice Set
Menu Items｜
Hambeaksan Stone Pot Rice
/Seasoned Whelk, etc.
A hanok café and traditional liquor store located within High1 Resort.
A place where the charming hanok and elegant trees create a beautiful outdoor garden atmosphere.A photo zone is also available for taking pictures with the traditional hanok of Unamjeong as the backdrop.
- Inquiry and Information｜033-590-7631
- Address｜265, High1-gil, Sabuk-eup,
Jeongseon County - Opening Hours｜
Bakery Café 10:00 ~ 22:00/
Dessert Menu 10:00 ~ 17:00 - Closed｜Open year-round
- Parking｜Available(Free)
- Signature Menu｜Afternoon Tea Set/
Dallbore Flower/Takju/Cheongju/Yakju - Menu Items｜Coffee / Beverages/
Herbal Tea/Herbal Tea/Traditional Tea/
Flavored Liquor/Mixed Liquor/
Distilled Water/Fruit Wine/Potato Pancakes/
Beef Pancakes/Acorn Jelly, etc.
VI. Places to Visit Nearby
🙆🏻 For places with parking information,
I will provide the address of the parking lot.
🙅🏻 For places without parking information,
I will provide the address of the tourist site.
Parking lot address indicated by: 🚗
Tourist site address indicated by: 🏞️
- Jeongseon Arirang Market
🚗 40 5-iljang-gil, Jeongseon-eup, Jeongseon-gun
Jeongseon Arirang Market is a place where you can experience a traditional atmosphere and purchase a variety of local specialties. Especially in the fall, you can enjoy fresh agricultural products and Jeongseon specialties such as potatoes and highland cabbage. - High1 Resort
🚗 424 High1-gil, Gohan-eup, Jeongseon-gun
High1 Resort offers a beautiful natural landscape and various leisure activities in the fall. Even outside the ski season, you can enjoy autumn foliage by walking trails and using the cable cars. - Jeongseon-eup Downtown
🏞️ 55-6 Noksong-ro, Jeongseon-eup, Jeongseon-gun
Jeongseon-eup Downtown is a place with many cozy cafes and restaurants. In the fall, you can enjoy a pleasant walk and savor delicious local food.
VII. A Few Tips to Know in Advance
- Check Event Schedule Verify the exact schedule and program of the Jeongseon Arirang Festival in advance. There are various performances and experience programs, so it is good to plan your schedule according to the events you are interested in. You can check the latest information on the official website or local tourism websites.
- Transportation Booking There may be traffic congestion during the Jeongseon Arirang Festival, so it is advisable to book transportation such as trains or buses in advance. Especially if you are traveling according to the event schedule, it is important to stay informed about the traffic situation.
- Accommodation Booking Since many people visit during this time, it is advisable to book accommodations in advance. Reserve hotels, guesthouses, or pensions around Jeongseon to ensure a comfortable stay.
- Plan Surrounding Tourist Attractions In addition to the Jeongseon Arirang Festival, visit various tourist attractions in Jeongseon. For example, it is good to plan to visit places like Jeongseon High1 Resort and Jeongseon Arirang Market.
- Prepare Comfortable Clothing and Shoes You are likely to walk a lot around the event venue and surroundings, so prepare comfortable clothing and shoes. It is also important to consider appropriate clothing based on the weather.
- Prepare Local Specialties Research local specialties that can only be tasted in Jeongseon, and make sure not to miss the opportunity to try them during your visit. The Jeongseon Arirang Festival also sells many local specialties, so keep this in mind.
- Familiarize Yourself with Cultural Etiquette Since the Jeongseon Arirang Festival is related to traditional culture, it is good to learn about the local culture and etiquette in advance. Understanding proper behavior and manners at the event will facilitate smoother participation.
Conclusion
Even after hundreds of years, the tradition of “Arirang” continues to be passed down to us in its original form, and a festival themed around it is truly moving 🤩
I hope that Korea’s unique culture is not forgotten and that, even after hundreds of years, it will continue to be passed down to future generations just as it is today 🙏🏻
If you visit Korea, I hope you take with you only precious memories ;-)
🙌🏻 Well then, I’ll wrap up today’s posting here.
🥲 I hope you have a wonderful day,
and thank you for taking the time
to read this long post ^3^
