[Busan] Gwangalli Eobang Festival (광안리어방축제)
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💡 Overview
The Gwangalli Eobang Festival, held on the famous Gwangalli Beach, known for its fireworks and drone shows, aims to showcase Gwangalli‘s rich history beyond its popularity as a tourist destination. The festival is a manifestation of the history and cultural value of Jwasuyeong Eobang Nori (Fishing Village Festival of the Left Naval Headquarters), a national intangible cultural heritage of Korea. The festival provides attractions and activities of a fishing village that retains its tradition and elements of modernity. A street parade reenacts the procession of Gyeongsang Jwasusa, commander of the Busan naval forces during the Joseon Dynasty. Visitors can check out the musical Eobang, which is the main event of the festival, as well as more than 20 exhibitions and activities in the folk village. The village has recreated the old naval barracks and fishing villages, and actors dressed as jwasusa, sugun (navy soldier), and jumo (barmaid) go around the village to entertain visitors.
◎ Eobang
Following the establishment of Gyeongsang Jwasuyeong (naval forces) in the Suyeong regions during the Joseon Dynasty, the affiliation “Eobang” was formed between the naval forces and local fishermen. “Eobang” holds a similar meaning to the fishery cooperatives of today.
📋 Detailed Information
| 📍 Address | 219 Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan (Zipcode: 48303) |
|---|---|
| 📞 Phone | +82-51-610-4062 |
| 🌐 Website | www.suyeong.go.kr |
| 📅 Period | 2025-05-09 ~ 2025-05-11 |
| Event Location | Area of Gwangalli Beach and Suyeong Historical Park |
| Schedule | 10:00-22:00 |
| Fees | Free (fees may apply to certain experience programs) |
| Age Limit | Open to visitors of all ages |
| Sponsor | Suyeong-gu |
| Sponsor Phone | +82-51-610-4062 |
| Co-Sponsor | Busan Suyeong-gu Festival Organizing Committee |
📝 Additional Information
[Introduction]
The Gwangalli Eobang Festival, held on the famous Gwangalli Beach, known for its fireworks and drone shows, aims to showcase Gwangalli‘s rich history beyond its popularity as a tourist destination. The festival is a manifestation of the history and cultural value of Jwasuyeong Eobang Nori (Fishing Village Festival of the Left Naval Headquarters), a national intangible cultural heritage of Korea. The festival provides attractions and activities of a fishing village that retains its tradition and elements of modernity. A street parade reenacts the procession of Gyeongsang Jwasusa, commander of the Busan naval forces during the Joseon Dynasty. Visitors can check out the musical Eobang, which is the main event of the festival, as well as more than 20 exhibitions and activities in the folk village. The village has recreated the old naval barracks and fishing villages, and actors dressed as jwasusa, sugun (navy soldier), and jumo (barmaid) go around the village to entertain visitors.
◎ Eobang
Following the establishment of Gyeongsang Jwasuyeong (naval forces) in the Suyeong regions during the Joseon Dynasty, the affiliation “Eobang” was formed between the naval forces and local fishermen. “Eobang” holds a similar meaning to the fishery cooperatives of today.
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📍 Nearby Attractions
October Festa in Gwangalli (옥토버페스타 인 광안리) 🔗Distance: 828m | 29 Millak-ro 6beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan
Busan Fireworks Festival (부산불꽃축제) 🔗Distance: 267m | 219 Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan
Gwangalli Beach Theme Street (광안리해변 테마거리) 🔗Distance: 581m | Millak-dong, Suyeong-gu, Busan
Millak Hoe Center (민락어민활어직판장)Distance: 982m | 60 Gwanganhaebyeon-ro 312beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan
Millak Waterfront Park (민락수변공원) 🔗Distance: 1.4km | Millak-dong, Suyeong-gu, Busan
Ppangcheon-dong (빵천동) 🔗Distance: 1.6km | Namcheon-dong, Suyeong-gu, Busan
Busan Gwangandaegyo Bridge (부산광안대교) 🔗Distance: 1.1km | 203 Suyeonggangbyeon-daero, Haeundae-gu, Busan
Gwangalli Beach (광안리해수욕장) 🔗Distance: 267m | 219 Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan
DOMOHEON (도모헌) 🔗Distance: 1.0km | 60 Hwangnyeongsan-ro 7beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan
Source: Korea Tourism Organization
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