Jeongeupsa Cultural Festival
Oct 24 – Oct 25, 2026 · Jeollabuk-do
Overview
The Jeongeupsa Cultural Festival is a regional culture festival held on the theme of "Jeongeupsa," the only surviving Baekje-era song, and the love of the woman of Jeongeupsa. "Jeongeupsa" is a Baekje song in which a wife prays to the moon for the safe return of her husband, who has gone out to peddle goods; its Hangeul lyrics were recorded in the Joseon-era "Akhak Gwebeom" (Canon of Music). The festival is held to carry on the historical significance of Jeongeupsa and to introduce Jeongeup's unique cultural resources to citizens and visitors. The main traditional events are the Chaesu Ritual, in which water is drawn in Jeonghae Village, and the Yeoinjeorye (Memorial Rite for the Woman), which honors the spirit of the woman of Jeongeupsa. A new program at this year's festival is the Baekje Costume Experience, in which participants wear Baekje-era costumes and headpieces and take commemorative photos. It is a festival that introduces the legend of Jeongeupsa and Baekje culture through traditional rituals and hands-on experiences.
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Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
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