Eumseong county to hold 45th Seolseong Cultural Festival on Oct 16-17
In short
Eumseong County in North Chungcheong Province said on Oct 6 that the 45th Seolseong Cultural Festival will run for two days, Oct 16-17, at the Eumseong Sports Complex and nearby grounds. The county said the festival, themed “Continuing tradition, opening the future,” focuses on re-examining local intangible heritage and bringing residents together. The programme includes a traditional wedding, an opening ceremony with a citizen award, a national pansori competition, folk games and 25 experience booths.
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Eumseong County in North Chungcheong Province said on Oct 6 that it will hold the 45th Seolseong Cultural Festival for two days, Oct 16 and 17, at the Eumseong Sports Complex and surrounding grounds. The county said the festival, held under the theme “Continuing tradition, opening the future,” focuses on re-examining local intangible heritage and on harmony among residents. Seolseong is the old name of Eumseong. [ 2 ]
According to the county's programme, the first day includes a traditional wedding organized by the Eumseong branch of the Sungkyunkwan Youth Confucian Association, a rice tteokbokki sharing event, a re-enactment of Eumseong Geobuknori and a homecoming night for people with ties to the area. The opening ceremony features performances by Far East University students, the 21st Citizen Award ceremony and a congratulatory performance. [ 2 ]
On the second day, the county lists a national pansori competition for the Junggoje style associated with Yeom Gye-dal at the Hanbit Welfare Center, the Seolseong Global Festival, a BBS youth gathering, a traditional folk game competition among townships and a Yeom Gye-dal Junggoje pansori gathering. Throughout the festival, 25 experience booths offering natural dyeing, family motto writing and games such as jangchigi and jigyeongdajim will operate, along with a traditional tavern and a food market using food trucks. [ 2 ]
The documents do not state expected visitor numbers, the cost of the festival or organizers other than the county. [ 2 ]
Why it matters
The event is a county-run cultural festival aimed at highlighting local intangible heritage and community cohesion, so its main significance is local: a recurring civic tradition in Eumseong. The documents give no figures on visitors, budget or economic effect, so the wider impact is not set out.
Key facts
- Eumseong County said the 45th Seolseong Cultural Festival will be held on Oct 16 and 17 at the Eumseong Sports Complex and surrounding area. [ 2 ]
- The festival theme is “Continuing tradition, opening the future,” and the county said it focuses on re-examining local intangible heritage and on harmony among residents. [ 2 ]
- Day one includes a traditional wedding organized by the Eumseong branch of the Sungkyunkwan Youth Confucian Association, a rice tteokbokki sharing event, an Eumseong Geobuknori re-enactment and a homecoming night for people from the area. [ 2 ]
- The opening ceremony features a performance by Far East University students, the 21st Citizen Award ceremony and a congratulatory performance. [ 2 ]
- Day two includes a national pansori competition, the Seolseong Global Festival, a BBS youth gathering, a traditional folk game competition among townships and a pansori event. [ 2 ]
- Some 25 experience booths, including natural dyeing and family motto writing, plus a traditional tavern and food truck market, will operate during the festival. [ 2 ]
Confirmed by several sources
- The 45th Seolseong Cultural Festival will be held in Eumseong County for two days, from Oct 16 to 17, at the Eumseong Sports Complex and its surroundings. [ 2 ]
- The county said the festival centres on local intangible heritage and resident harmony, under the theme “Continuing tradition, opening the future.” [ 2 ]
Still unclear
- No expected attendance, budget or organizer list beyond the county is given. The single document available does not state these details.
- Whether the pansori competition and other contests are new or returning parts of the programme is not stated. The document lists the events without saying whether they are new.
What local media are saying
Timeline, local time
- Eumseong County announces that the 45th Seolseong Cultural Festival will be held on Oct 16-17 at the Eumseong Sports Complex. [ 2 ]
- Festival day one: traditional wedding, rice tteokbokki sharing, Eumseong Geobuknori re-enactment, homecoming night, and an opening ceremony with a student performance, the 21st Citizen Award and a congratulatory performance. [ 2 ]