Make a Wish at the Jeongwol Daeboreum Festival Celebration

Nowon-gu to Host 2023 Jeongwol Daeboreum Festival at Danghyeoncheon from 4 PM to 9 PM on the 4th

Experience Traditional Folk Games like Julbulnori and Daljip Burning, and Traditional Foods such as Bureom, Gwibalgisul, and Daeboreum Rice Cake

Public Observation Event and Lecture at Nowon Astronomy and Space Science Center from 7 PM to 9 PM on the 5th

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Nowon-gu (Mayor Oh Seung-rok) has prepared various events to celebrate Jeongwol Daeboreum, a traditional Korean holiday, together with residents.

Jeongwol Daeboreum, the 15th day of the lunar calendar's first month, marks the first full moon of the new year, the largest and brightest full moon. The event aims to preserve traditional culture and revive community spirit by enjoying seasonal customs with local residents.

First, on the day before Daeboreum, the 4th, from 4 PM to 9 PM, the 'Jeongwol Daeboreum Folk Festival' will be held along the lower Danghyeoncheon (from Danghyeon Pedestrian Bridge to Danghyeon 4 Bridge). Visitors can enjoy traditional games such as Jwibulnori and folk performances.

At 6 PM, the event officially begins with the ‘Gakseori Street Parade.’ A pungmul troupe of over 50 members will lead residents from Danghyeon Pedestrian Bridge around nearby apartments to enliven the festival atmosphere.

The festival’s main attractions include ‘Julbulnori’ and ‘Daljip Burning.’ Julbulnori (fire string play) is one of the traditional cultural pastimes enjoyed by scholars. A 70-meter-long string is suspended in the air with bags filled with charcoal powder attached; when lit, the sparks fall like rain along the string, creating a spectacular scene.

Daljip Burning, a representative seasonal custom of Daeboreum, involves setting fire to a daljip made of piled rice straw to ward off misfortune and invite good fortune. On the day of the event, residents’ wishes written on hanji paper are gathered and wrapped around the daljip, which is then burned together to pray for peace and a bountiful year for the village.

Other activities include cracking bureom nuts, drinking gwibalgisul (ear-brightening liquor), and eating Daeboreum rice cakes. An event is also planned to give bureom sets to residents who come dressed in hanbok or daily hanbok.

For safe event management, the district held a safety management plan review committee with related organizations such as Nowon Police Station and Nowon Fire Station. Joint site inspections will be conducted before the event, focusing on fire and casualty prevention, emergency measures, and deployment of safety personnel.

On Daeboreum day, the 5th, from 7 PM to 9 PM, a 'Jeongwol Daeboreum Public Observation' will be held at Junggae Neighborhood Park in front of Nowon Astronomy and Space Science Center.

Seven astronomical telescopes from the science center will be installed in the park for residents to directly operate and observe the moon and celestial bodies in detail. Anyone can participate in the observation on-site without prior reservation.

At the same time, various educational programs will be held inside the Nowon Astronomy and Space Science Center. On the 4th floor, a lecture and quiz contest about the scientific meaning of Jeongwol Daeboreum and the moon’s movement will be conducted for pre-registered participants, while the 5th floor will operate a craft booth open to all.

Oh Seung-rok, Mayor of Nowon-gu, said, “We have prepared various events so that residents can experience and enjoy traditional culture together on Jeongwol Daeboreum, a national holiday. I hope everyone’s wishes come true while watching the big and bright full moon, and that this year will be prosperous.”

Yeongdeungpo-gu to Hold ‘Jeongwol Daeboreum Folk Event’ at Anyangcheon on the 4th after 4 Years

LED Jwibulnori, Daljip Burning, Fireworks, and More Unique Urban Attractions

Families Gather to Ward Off Evil and Pray for Health and Wishes in the New Year

Yeongdeungpo-gu (Mayor Choi Ho-kwon) will hold the ‘22nd Yangpyeong 1-dong Jeongwol Daeboreum Folk Event’ from 1 PM to 8:30 PM on the 4th at the Anyangcheon riverside under Omokgyo Bridge.

The Yangpyeong 1-dong Jeongwol Daeboreum Folk Event, first held in 1999 as Seoul’s inaugural event, is a representative local festival where families and neighbors come together to ward off misfortune and pray for safety throughout the year. This year’s event draws great attention as it is held for the first time in four years since the COVID-19 pandemic.

The festival features a variety of attractions including ▲Daljip Burning ▲LED Jwibulnori ▲Fireworks ▲Wish Paper Hanging ▲Yutnori Competition ▲Traditional games such as kite flying, jegichagi, tuho, and Ganggangsullae ▲Performances including Nanta, folk songs, and Korean traditional music ▲and a food market.

The festival’s highlight is the Daljip Burning, LED Jwibulnori, and fireworks at 6:50 PM. Wishes written on wish papers are hung on a giant 6-meter daljip and burned to cleanse last year’s misfortunes and pray for health and abundance in the new year. Following this, families can enjoy LED Jwibulnori and fireworks against the backdrop of Anyangcheon.

For safety, the district has reduced the size of the daljip and replaced traditional Jwibulnori with LED Jwibulnori. Cooperation with related agencies such as the police and fire stations ensures order maintenance and fire prevention.

Jeongwol Daeboreum folk events will be held over two days, the 4th and 5th, across 18 neighborhoods. On the 4th, events will take place in Yeongdeungpo Bon-dong, Yeongdeungpo-dong, Yeoui-dong, Dangsan 1 & 2-dong, Mullae-dong, Yangpyeong 1 & 2-dong, Singil 1 & 3-dong, and Daerim 1 & 3-dong. On the 5th, events will be held in Dorim-dong, Singil 4, 5, 6 & 7-dong, and Daerim 2-dong.

Mayor Choi Ho-kwon said, “Although the daljip size has been reduced for safety, the festival offers even richer and more diverse attractions and programs such as LED Jwibulnori for families to enjoy. We invite many residents to join the festival to burn away last year’s misfortunes and pray for their wishes in the new year.”

Songpa-gu to Hold ‘Jeongwol Daeboreum Event’ at Seoul Nori Madang on February 5th at 6 PM

Seoul Intangible Cultural Property No. 3 ‘Songpa Daribapgi’ Performance and Street Parade Offer Various Audience Participation Performances

Songpa-gu (Mayor Seo Gang-seok) will hold the ‘Jeongwol Daeboreum Festival’ in person for the first time in three years on the 5th at 6 PM at Seoul Nori Madang, where participants will wish upon the year’s first full moon.

Songpa-gu’s Jeongwol Daeboreum event is a representative local folk festival. Before COVID-19, about 1,500 residents participated annually, praying for a bountiful year and protection from misfortune through activities such as Daribapgi (bridge stepping) and Daljip Burning.

This year’s event is especially anticipated as an audience participation performance.

Along with the performance of ‘Songpa Daribapgi,’ designated Seoul Intangible Cultural Property No. 3, audience members will walk across a bridge installed at Seoul Nori Madang, wishing for health throughout the year. The performers and audience will also enjoy a street parade, torch march, ritual and binari (traditional chant), and bureom nut cracking together, making the event more lively.

The highlight of the Jeongwol Daeboreum Festival is the Daljip Burning. Wishes written on wish papers from the ‘Songpa New Year Festival’ held on January 1 and those collected during the pre-event will be gathered and burned together in the daljip, praying for the fulfillment of Songpa residents’ wishes.

Additionally, the event will offer pre-event activities such as wish paper writing and traditional game experiences including LED Jwibulnori, jegi, and tuho, providing various sights and entertainment. The main event will feature performances of Gyeonggi folk songs, pungmul (traditional percussion music), and Madang dance to enhance the festival’s excitement.

For safe and smooth event operation, the district held a safety management plan review meeting with related agencies such as Songpa Police Station and Songpa Fire Station, and will deploy safety personnel around the venue on the day to prevent accidents.

Mayor Seo Gang-seok of Songpa-gu said, “We hope many residents will participate in the Jeongwol Daeboreum Festival held for the first time in three years to share warm neighborly affection and achieve all their wishes this year.”