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Reserve your spot for the 2024 Haman Cultural Heritage Night Walk Aug. 30-Sept. 1
haps Magazine Korea
August 1, 2024
Haman Cultural Heritage Night Walk (Haman-gun)
The ‘2024 Haman Cultural Heritage Night Walk’ will be held from Friday, August 30, to Sunday, September 1, across Mujinjeong, Goehang Village, and Seongsansanseong Fortress.
Hosted and organized by the Gyeongsangnam-do Intangible Cultural Heritage Haman Hwacheon Nongak Preservation Society, this annual event promises a vibrant celebration of cultural heritage.
To ensure a smooth event and visitor safety, advance reservations are necessary.
Reservations can be made for free on the Haman Cultural Heritage Night Walk website or reservation page.
Saturday reservations are already sold out, and entry without a reservation will not be permitted. Reserved guests will be guided to a designated parking lot and shuttle bus service for a nominal fee of 1,000 won per person.
Event Highlights
This year marks the fourth edition of the ‘Cultural Heritage Night Walk,’ a project initiated by the National Heritage Administration. Themed around ‘Infinite and Infinite Nights,’ the event features eight distinct programs:
Night View
Night Road
Night Story
Night City
Night Food
Night Sleep
New additions this year include ‘Night Story,’ an exhibition featuring photos and paintings of Haman’s cultural heritage, and ‘Night Sleep,’ a car camping experience designed for a restful night amid the cultural backdrop.
A standout feature will be the ‘Hamman Fall Flower Play Demonstration,’ showcasing Haman’s renowned Nakhwa Nori fireworks display with 500 Nakhwa Bongs.
Main Programs
Mujinjeong’s Gwangmu (光舞): A media art performance themed around light at Mujinjeong, Yeongsongru, and Chungnodam Lake.
Let’s Play at Night with the Kids: Featuring historical reenactments and performances of Haman Hwacheon Nongak.
Infinite Clown Night!!: Presentations by the Gagokjeonsugwan Gukak Ensemble Jeongeum, a magic show, and a flamenco performance.
Dorandoran Haman Historical Story: A guided historical tour by the Haman Citizen Cultural Commentary Group.
Night!! Listen to My Story: A storytelling program inspired by Joseon Dynasty’s Jeonkisu.
Tuktaktuktak Haman in My Hands: Hands-on cultural heritage activities.
Art Market: Local artists selling Haman goods and recycled products.
Mujinjang Spicy and Light Haman Jjamppong: A chance to taste Haman’s famous Jjamppong.
For more information and to make reservations, visit the official reservation page.