Euneungjeongi Festival in Daejeon

Amongst the six major cities of South Korea which include Seoul, Busan, Daegu, Incheon, and Gwangju, Daejeon boasts to be the fifth largest. Covering an area of 539.83 square kilometers, Daejeon is home to a population of 1,438,778. Pulsating in the centre of South Korea, the metropolitan city embodies historical and cultural richness. The magnificent culture is exemplified in the observation of major festivals and events. Daejeon is enveloped in color and vibrancy during the celebration of these festivals and events. The major festivals and events of Daejeon are Hanbat Cultural Festival, Sci. Festival, Yuseong Bio and Beauty Festival, Dongchundang Cultural Festival, Uam Cultural Festival, Euneungjeongi Festival, International Balloon Fiesta and Sintanjin Cherry Blossom Festival. Euneungjeongi Festival in Daejeon takes place in the month of May at the Cultural Street of Eunhaeng-dong, Jung-gu.

Features of Euneungjeongi Festival in Daejeon:

• The Euneungjeongi Festival in Daejeon is celebrated on a large-scale in the Jung-gu (district) and other districts of Daejeon.
• Visitors get to catch amazing sights of folk plays which makes for a mesmerizing experience.
• This weeklong festival is held in May at the Eunhaeng-dong, Jung-gu, the center of Daejeon.
• The vibrant festival is sponsored and aided by the inhabitants of the cultural street of Euneungjeongi.
• Tourists and visitors come in contact with the youth culture of the city.
• The festival begins with street performances, followed by Euneungjeongi song contest and dance contest.
• The people move in a parade accompanied by various groups including the Samulnol-i, a group of four musicians and people clad in traditional Korean costumes.
• Everyone indulge in unrestrained merrymaking. People of all ages can take part in all the events. Prizes are given to winners of the song and dance contest.
• The experience is etched on the minds of the people forever.

Season of Euneungjeongi Festival in Daejeon: The festival takes place in the month of May at the Cultural Street of Eunhaeng-dong, Jung-gu.