Uiryeong, the Home of Bullfighting, Hosts the 19th Chuseok Bullfighting Competition

From the 17th to the 18th

Uiryeong County in Gyeongnam announced on the 13th that the "19th Chuseok Traditional Bull Wrestling Competition" will be held for two days from the 17th to the 18th at the folk sports arena inside the Uiryeong Traditional Agricultural Culture Theme Park to celebrate Chuseok.

This year’s competition will feature a total of about 70 bulls, including 40 Uiryeong wrestling bulls, as well as participants from Haman, Cheongdo, Daegu, and other regions, competing in tests of strength.

Spectators will be able to vividly watch the bulls showcase various techniques and lead the competition inside the arena. The county plans to offer local agricultural specialty products such as Toyoe Hanwoo beef sets, eco-friendly rice, and marigold free-range eggs as prizes through a lucky draw.

Meanwhile, at the Traditional Agricultural Culture Theme Park next to the folk sports arena, there will be an exhibition of traditional farming tools where visitors can get a glimpse of disappearing agricultural culture, a "Future Farmers" and local specialty guessing game to spark children's interest in future agriculture, and a coloring play area featuring local specialties. In addition, the bull wrestling exhibition and video room, where visitors can learn about the legends of Uiryeong wrestling bulls Beomi and Kkeoksoe, have been newly renovated this year.

An official from the Uiryeong County branch of the Korea Traditional Bull Wrestling Association said, "In preparation for the Chuseok competition, we paid special attention to cleanliness by thoroughly cleaning the arena and holding pens. We are also doing our best to nurture the wrestling bulls, so we hope many people will come and enjoy the event together."