Dasan Jeong Yak-yong Cultural Festival
Oct 17 – Oct 18, 2026 · Gyeonggi
Overview
The Dasan Jeong Yak-yong Cultural Festival is a festival held in Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, themed around the life and thought of Jeong Yak-yong and the spirit of Silhak (Practical Learning). The 40th Dasan Jeong Yak-yong Cultural Festival will be held from October 17 to 18, 2026, in and around the Jeong Yak-yong Historic Site and Dasan Ecological Park. The main programs include a flower-offering and tea ceremony, the opening ceremony, a special fashion show and commemorative concert marking the 40th anniversary, the Jeong Yak-yong Robot Creation Contest, and a literary contest. On the 17th, designer Lie Sang Bong's special fashion show is scheduled, and on the 18th, a commemorative concert featuring Eoks, Park Hye-won, and Urban Zakapa is planned. The hands-on programs include 'Yeoyudang Hunters,' in which participants complete missions around the venue to find treasure; the 'Digital Detox Exile Experience'; the 'Jeong Yak-yong Future Workshop,' where visitors encounter artificial intelligence and robots; and traditional games and hanbok experiences. In addition, busking performances and a market will be held at Dasan Ecological Park, making this a festival where visitors can experience Jeong Yak-yong's historical and cultural content together with performances and hands-on activities.
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Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
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Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
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