Danjong Culture Festival

About the Festival

The Danjong Culture Festival is a representative local culture festival of Yeongwol, which has elevated the spirit of King Danjong, the 6th king of Joseon, and his loyal subjects into a festival. This festival, which began in 1967 under the name "Danjongje," changed its name to "Danjong Culture Festival" from its 24th iteration in 1990 and has since offered various experiences to visitors. The 58th Danjong Culture Festival will be held for three days from April 24 (Fri) to 26 (Sun), 2026, in Yeongwol, where Jangneung, the royal tomb of King Danjong, the 6th king of Joseon, is located. This year's Danjong Culture Festival will feature a variety of events, including the State Funeral of Danjong, Danjong Ancestral Rite, Queen Jeongsun Selection Contest, kudzu vine tug-of-war, experiential events, participatory events, and performance events.

About the Festival

1. Main Programs: Recreation of Danjong's State Funeral, Costume Parade, Byeolbyeol Parade, Danjong Ancestral Rite, Kudzu Vine Tug-of-War, Queen Jeongsun Selection Contest, Performance Events, Royal Cuisine Competition - 2nd Danjong's Gourmet Festival 2. Traditional Event Programs: Yeongsanjedae 3. Literature/Exhibition/Participation Programs: Local Artists Exhibition, Village Harmony Health Gymnastics Competition, Food Court, Traditional Food Recreation Experience, Academic Symposium, 26th Essay Day, General/Student Writing Contest, Drawing/Cartoon Contest 4. New Programs: Royal Wedding (Garye), Danjong Special Exhibition, Pre-Performance, National Choir Competition, etc. 5. Permanent Programs: Kkaebi Noriteo (Playground), Remind Traditional Wedding, Jangneung Experience Zone, Yeoudae/Youth Market, Multicultural Food Experience, Mission Stamp, Yeongteori Market, Fireworks and Drone Show, Donggang Cafe, Smart Tourism Service Provision

Program Information

1. Main Programs: Recreation of Danjong's State Funeral, Costume Parade, Byeolbyeol Parade, Danjong Ancestral Rite, Kudzu Vine Tug-of-War, Queen Jeongsun Selection Contest, Performance Events, Royal Cuisine Competition - 2nd Danjong's Gourmet Festival 2. Traditional Event Programs: Yeongsanjedae 3. Literature/Exhibition/Participation Programs: Local Artists Exhibition, Village Harmony Health Gymnastics Competition, Food Court, Traditional Food Recreation Experience, Academic Symposium, 26th Essay Day, General/Student Writing Contest, Drawing/Cartoon Contest 4. New Programs: Royal Wedding (Garye), Danjong Special Exhibition, Pre-Performance, National Choir Competition, etc. 5. Permanent Programs: Kkaebi Noriteo (Playground), Remind Traditional Wedding, Jangneung Experience Zone, Yeoudae/Youth Market, Multicultural Food Experience, Mission Stamp, Yeongteori Market, Fireworks and Drone Show, Donggang Cafe, Smart Tourism Service Provision