Damyang Bamboo Festival Set to Attract Visitors as a Stay-Type Festival

A Diverse Array of Experiences and Performances for All Generations
May 2-6 at Juknokwon During the "Golden Holiday"

From May 2 to 6, during the golden holiday, the 24th Damyang Bamboo Festival will be held at Juknokwon under the theme "Damyang Dyed in Green - The Bamboo Feast with Daenamoo." Damyang County is fully prepared with diverse content to captivate tourists. The photo shows tourists taking commemorative shots at Flower Tower Square. Photo by Damyang County

The 24th Damyang Bamboo Festival, which will be held from May 2 to 6 at Juknokwon, is fully prepared to captivate visitors with a diverse array of content and to establish itself as a stay-type festival.

This year’s festival, themed "Damyang Dyed in Green - The Bamboo Feast with Daenamoo," coincides with the golden holiday period and will welcome visitors of all ages with a rich program that includes performances, hands-on experiences, and nighttime events.

On the opening day, May 2, a youth drawing contest and a senior fashion show will be held in the morning at Flower Tower Square. At 4:30 p.m., a grand opening parade featuring a marching band will proceed from the Tourist Information Center to the main stage in the Jeonnam Provincial University parking lot, officially kicking off the festival. This will be followed by the opening ceremony and performances by singers Lee Chanwon and Ji Changmin at 5:00 p.m., and a spectacular drone light show at 8:50 p.m. will mark the festival’s vibrant start.

On the second day, May 3, the 46th County Residents’ Day event will begin at 2:00 p.m., followed by a congratulatory performance by guest singer Kim Taeyeon at 3:00 p.m. and performances by local artists. From 7:00 p.m., the Bamboo Concert will heat up the evening with a solid lineup including the Kim Kyungho Band and Hwang Yunseong.

On May 4, the festival will feature the Juksinje ritual to pray for the successful conclusion of the festival and the well-being of visitors, as well as a bamboo shoot cooking contest using Damyang’s specialty, bamboo shoots. Youth performances by groups such as Cracksy and The Blue Eyes will also take place.

May 5, Children’s Day, is dedicated to children. There will be performances of the children’s musical Bebepin (10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.), the Dambit Youth Dance Festival at 2:00 p.m., and a magic show. At Chuseong Stadium, family-friendly programs such as a bamboo drone-making experience (10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) will be offered, and in the evening, singers including Hwang Garam and Hwayoung will take the stage. The final day of the festival, May 6, will conclude with a bamboo ensemble concert and performances by local artists.

During the festival, Juknokwon will provide admission refunds in the form of local gift certificates, which can be used at the festival site, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. After 6:00 p.m., visitors can enjoy the bamboo forest illuminated with scenic lighting during the free night opening.

Additionally, at the Juknokwon auxiliary stage, there will be a Daepiri performance, a popera show of "The Phantom of the Opera," traditional Korean music by the Korea Gugak Association, Damyang Gwangwang Sulle, a Bamboo Forest Fairy photo time, a fashion show, and more, providing a feast for the eyes and ears of visitors.

Other side events include a Mudeungsan National Park and Korea Garden Culture Institute pop-up store, the "Beat the Panda" game, sales of festival souvenir T-shirts and other goods, and the Dambit Busking Day, offering a wealth of additional experiences.

At the free instant photo booth inside the festival grounds, visitors who promote their bamboo festival memories on social media can receive a commemorative frame with five photo strips. A prize draw event will be held once daily (twice on May 5, Children’s Day) at the main stage area, doubling the fun and satisfaction with special gifts. The festival will come to a grand close with the Green Road Ensemble Concert, an environmental music concert, and performances by local artists.

County Governor Jeong Chulwon stated, "This festival, which brings together all of Damyang’s most romantic content, will provide visitors with an unforgettable experience," and added, "We have thoroughly prepared convenience facilities, transportation, and parking guidance, and we look forward to the active participation of many people."