On the morning of March 3, 2026, Gimhae City in Gyeongnam held the Jisinbalgi ritual for the first full moon of the lunar new year, praying for unity and well-being among its citizens throughout the year.
Jisinbalgi is a traditional seasonal custom performed around the first full moon of the lunar year. It involves making offerings to Jisin, the earth deity who is believed to protect the home, and playing traditional percussion music to wish for peace and prosperity for families in the coming year.
The 2026 Jeongwol Daeboreum Jisinbalgi ritual is being held in front of Gimhae City Hall, Gyeongnam. Provided by Gimhae City
This year's Jisinbalgi, organized by the Gimhae Folk Arts Preservation Society, began at the main building of Gimhae City Hall and continued with ritual ceremonies at the city council and the Dongbu Fire Station in succession.
Mayor Hong Taeyong said, "Through the Jisinbalgi event for the first full moon, I hope that misfortune will be driven away in the new year and that every household will be filled with blessings. I wish for all citizens to achieve their hopes and for 2026 to be a safe and peaceful year."
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