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Suncheon Nagan Fortress Folk Culture Festival. · 2026 · Historical listing

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Dates
Oct 24, 2026 — Oct 25, 2026
Place
Jeollanam-do, Suncheon, Nagan-eup Fortress, Suncheon City, Nagan-myeon, Chungmin-gil Road, 30.
Admission at the time
Admission fees are as follows: 4,000 won for adults, 2,500 won for teenagers and military personnel, and 1,500 won for children. Please refer to the website for other details and discounts.
Published hours at the time
11:00~17:00
Facts last checked
2026-10-25
First preserved here
2026-10-15
Suncheon Nagan Fortress Folk Culture Festival.

Published programme

The 31st Suncheon Nak'an Fortress Folk Culture Festival will be held from October 24th to 25th, 2026, at the Nak'an Fortress, which boasts over 600 years of history and tradition. The festival, themed "Nak'an: Building Joy and Connecting Generations," offers a chance for people of all ages to experience the beauty and excitement of traditional culture within the fortress, where Joseon-era walls, government offices, and thatched-roof villages blend harmoniously. The festival will begin with the Nak'an County Magistrate's inauguration procession, and will feature a guard changing ceremony and a mounted guard patrol, recreating the atmosphere of the Joseon-era fortress. Various events, including traditional games played by residents, wall-building activities, tightrope walking, traditional martial arts, a performance by Kim Bin-gil's theater troupe, and pansori and gayageum performances, will be showcased. Additionally, the "Nak'an Rock Festa" will offer a lively stage featuring popular music, appealing to all generations. Participatory events such as a large-scale tug-of-war, wrestling and arm wrestling competitions, and yut nori (traditional board game) will also be held, along with diverse experience programs like traditional nameplate making, straw craft, and archery. Visitors can enjoy the unique pleasures of this festival, which connects the past and present, while also experiencing local delicacies.

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Suncheon Nagan Fortress Folk Culture Festival.

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