Dongseongno Festival Daegu

Dongseongno Festival Daegu

Officially known as the Daegu Metropolitan City, Daegu is one of the largest cities of South Korea and it is a land, which is the proud owner of various ancient temples, pagodas, Stupas, statues, and other heritage sites that attract many people from all over the world, who love to come here and discover the wonders of this wonderful city. Festivals and Events in Daegu, perhaps best reflect the freethinking spirit of the city, which celebrates every occasion with fervor and excitement. The Festivals & Events in Daegu usually take place throughout the year. One of the most important festivals of Daegu is Dongseongno Festival, Daegu.
Since 1990, Dongseongno Festival, Daegu is organized in the every month of May in the busiest street in Daegu, Dongseongno Street. The street is always full of energetic young people and attractive stores. In the month of May, when the flags of all nations fly over the sky of Dongseongno, this Festival begins with the trumpet blast of a marching band.
Throughout the festival, various special events are organized, including 33 stage performances and 20 hands-on events. This festival comprises special events like: Cheonwangmegigut (heaven worshipping ritual), Nalmoebukchum (drum dance) and many traditional folk games, congratulatory parade and congratulatory concerts of pop singers, dance contest, song contest, and quiz show.

Dongseongno Festival, Daegu goes on for three days at Dongseongno Street. Three main stages are temporarily formed in front of Daegu Department Store. During this festival, visitors can enjoy free face painting, health clinic, make-up and other free events in a corner of the street. In this festive atmosphere, most shops on this street sell their goods in discount price and the visitors get pleasure from frugality shopping at these stores.

Dongseongno Festival, Daegu is recognized as a future-oriented hands-on program for citizens and regional businesses. The merchants' cooperative of Dongseongno Street in Jung-gu (District), Daegu mainly led this exciting festival to encourage the commercial activities in this area.

Major events of Dongseongno Festival, Daegu
  -  Stage Performances: Wedding Ceremony, Song Contest, Youth Stage,
  -  College Rock Band Show
  -  Street Events: Hair Dressers' Service, Calligraphy, Art Painting

Location of the Dongseongno Festival, Daegu
Venue: around Dongseongno Street
(Daewoo Building -Cine City Hanil Cinema-Daegu Department Store-Jungang Police Box)

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