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Gwangalli’s popular Eobang Festival May 10-12
haps Magazine Korea
May 8, 2024
Eobang Festival (haps Magazine Korea)
The always-popular Gwangalli Fishing Village Festival, highlighting the local fishing village culture of the Joseon Dynasty era, returns to the beach from May 10 to 12.
Fishnet pulling is always a popular interactive event, as is the barehanded live fish catching and a special performance of jindueohwa, a reenactment of a traditional fishing process where torches were used for fishing at night.
Other attractions include traditional folk dances, parades, choral performances and a raw fish culinary contest.
Event Information
Period: Friday, May 10 – Sunday, May 12
Venue: Gwangalli Beach
How to get there: Gwangan Station (Metro line 2), exits 3 or 5. Walk 10 minutes toward the beach.
Note: Schedules and programs can be found closer to festival dates