Traditional Cultural Events
Jeongwol Daeboreum Festival
- Period : During February
- Location : At the waterfront of Omokgyo and Anyangcheon
The word 'Jeonwol' refers to the first month of New Year, 'Daeboreum' meaning the day of the first full moon of the year, referring to 15th of the lunar calendar. In the past, Korea used to be a typical agriculture society and Jeonwol Daeboreum was an important holiday to wish for the peace and good harvest of village people.
The tradition and seasonal customs of Jeonwol Daeboreum have come down today. People gather at the waterfront of Omokgyo and Anyangcheon, and play yut, marble, tuho, fly kite, including mouse-fire play, the highlight of the Daeboreum event.
Mouse-fire play-uses an empty can with fire inside and light a fire in the vacant field-is a traditional Korean game aiming to drive out evil spirits for a year. Around this time of the year, there are many kites fling around the whole area of Yeouido Han River.