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Jeongwol Daeboreum events around Busan, Korea March 2
haps Magazine Korea
March 1, 2026
(Photo by City of Busan/courtesy of haps Magazine Korea)
Jeongwol Daeboreum events will return to the city this Tuesday.
On the 15th day of the 1st lunar month, Jeongwol Daeboreum is traditionally considered important as a seasonal custom to wish for good luck in the new year by burning the moon house, Ganggangsullae, and breaking the burum.
Once again this year, events will be held at multiple locations around the city.
Major events around the city include:
Haeundae Dalmaji Hot Springs Festival: Taking place at Haeundae Beach, this festival is renowned for its grand scale. Alongside events like the Moon House Prayer Ceremony and wish writing, special rituals such as the Wolryeong Prayer Ceremony, Moon House Burning, and Ganggangsullae are held on the first full moon of the New Year. Festivities commence at 6 p.m., with the lighting of the moon house occurring at 6:11 p.m.
Songdo Daljip Festival: Hosted at Songdo Beach, this festival runs from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Before the opening ceremony at 6 p.m., attendees can enjoy pre-ceremony events. Various experiential activities such as Jegichagi, rice cake pounding, making wish kites and Cheongsa lanterns are also available. The burning of a large moon house crafted by Songdo residents over 15 days begins at 6:27 p.m.
27th Suyeong Traditional Daljip Nori: Starting at 2 p.m. at Gwangalli Beach, this event features performances by intangible cultural assets including ‘Suyeong Yaryu’, ‘Jwasu English Bangnori’, and ‘Suyeong Nongcheong Nori’. Attendees can write their wishes for the year on a wish cloth, which is then wrapped around the moon house and burned along with it at 6:11 p.m.
2026 Eulsa Year First Full Moon Festival in Nam-gu: Yongho Starlight Park will host a cultural festival from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., featuring performances, exhibitions, and interactive experiences.
Visitors can enjoy tightrope walking, a fire spirit magic show, traditional drumming, and large kite flying. The event includes an opening ceremony, LED moonlighting, and traditional music performances. Attendees can also participate in writing wish papers, exploring the Wish Light Tunnel, experiencing a 3D full moon folk play, and traditional craft-making. Food trucks will also be available.
Other areas with events include Geumjeong-gu Community Field, Sasang Traditional Daljip Nori, Dadaepo Beach, Hwamyeong Ecological Park Folk Play Yard, and around Chelma-myeon.
Admission is free at all events.