Beopseongpo Danoje (Dano Festival of Beopseongpo) (영광법성포단오제)

Introduction

Dano Festival of Beopseongpo, which began during the Joseon period, is a traditional folk festival with a history of over 500 years. The festival is held annually on dano, the 5^th day of the 5^th month of the lunar calendar. Designated as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2012, it is one of the major festivals of Korea. During the festival, various programs take place, including the Dragon King offering ritual for the safety of fishermen, a Ssireum (Korean Wrestling) contest, women’s boating, hands-on experience programs, and various folk performances.

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Address 154-13 Jingulbi-gil, Beopseong-myeon, Yeonggwang-gun, Jeollanam-do (57009)

Phone +82-61-356-4331

Website tour.yeonggwang.go.kr

Last Updated 2025/05/19

Sponsor 1 Beopseongpo Danoje Festival Preservation Association, Beopseongpo Danoje Festival Committee

Sponsor 1 Contact +82-61-356-4331

Event Time 10:00-22:00

Event Place Beopseongpo

Event Start Date 2025/05/29

Event End Date 2025/06/01

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Introduction Dano Festival of Beopseongpo, which began during the Joseon period, is a traditional folk festival with a history of over 500 years. The festival is held annually on dano, the 5^th day of the 5^th month of the lunar calendar. Designated as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2012, it is one of the major festivals of Korea. During the festival, various programs take place, including the Dragon King offering ritual for the safety of fishermen, a Ssireum (Korean Wrestling) contest, women’s boating, hands-on experience programs, and various folk performances.

Programs Celebratory performances, festival rituals, Ssireum (Korean wrestling) contest, hands-on experiences, etc.

Beopseongpo Danoje (Dano Festival of Beopseongpo) (영광법성포단오제)

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