Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival (진주 남강유등축제)

  • Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival (진주 남강유등축제)
  • Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival (진주 남강유등축제)
  • Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival (진주 남강유등축제)
  • Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival (진주 남강유등축제)
  • Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival (진주 남강유등축제)
  • Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival (진주 남강유등축제)

Explanation

The Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival is an event that continues the practice of making wishes by floating colorful lanterns down the Namgang River. This practice of over 400 years originated from the Siege of Jinju in 1592. The festival begins at sunset when lanterns of various shapes and sizes are lit on the Namgang River. World Pungmul lanterns, wish lanterns, traditional lanterns, religious lanterns, and customized lanterns embroider the night with colorful lights. Fireworks and lighting shows are held against the backdrop of this beautiful night view, along with various cultural shows. The festival operates food trucks where visitors can enjoy delicious foods from around the world. 

◎ The Siege of Jinju and Yudeung
During the Japanese invasion of Korea in 1592, yudeung (oil lanterns) were lit in the battle at Jinjuseong Fortress to stop the Japanese army from crossing the Namgang River. The lanterns were also used as a means of contacting families outside the fortress.


Inquiry

Jinju-si, Jinju Art & Culture Foundation +82-55-761-9111


Homepage

yudeung.com


Information Use

Event Start Date : 2024년 10월 05일

Event end date : 2024년 10월 20일

Venue : Areas of Jinjuseong Fortress and Namgang River

Show time : 13:00-23:00

Organizer info : Jinju-si, Jinju Art & Culture Foundation

Contact the organizer : +82-55-761-9111

Sponsor Information : Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival Committee

Charges (Hours) : Free


More information

Introduction
The Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival is an event that continues the practice of making wishes by floating colorful lanterns down the Namgang River. This practice of over 400 years originated from the Siege of Jinju in 1592. The festival begins at sunset when lanterns of various shapes and sizes are lit on the Namgang River. World Pungmul lanterns, wish lanterns, traditional lanterns, religious lanterns, and customized lanterns embroider the night with colorful lights. Fireworks and lighting shows are held against the backdrop of this beautiful night view, along with various cultural shows. The festival operates food trucks where visitors can enjoy delicious foods from around the world. 

◎ The Siege of Jinju and Yudeung
During the Japanese invasion of Korea in 1592, yudeung (oil lanterns) were lit in the battle at Jinjuseong Fortress to stop the Japanese army from crossing the Namgang River. The lanterns were also used as a means of contacting families outside the fortress.

Programs
Exhibition of floating lanterns, hanging wishing lanterns, floating yudeung, fireworks display

Location

287 Gangnam-ro, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

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