Gochang's Signature Autumn Festival 'Moyangseong Festival' Just One Month Away

Promotion Committee Launched, Full-Scale Preparation to Welcome Guests
Expanded Attractions from Dapseongnori to Airshow

With about a month left until the Gochang Moyangseong Festival, the representative autumn festival of Gochang, the festive atmosphere is gradually heating up. On September 7, Gochang County launched the 53rd Gochang Moyangseong Festival Promotion Committee, reviewed detailed programs and operational plans, and officially began preparations to welcome guests. This year's festival is focused on expanding participation among young people and families by combining traditional culture with parades, nighttime content, and aerial and drone performances.

Gochang County held the appointment ceremony for the 53rd Gochang Moyangseong Festival Promotion Committee on the 7th, appointing 22 promotion committee members including heads of institutions and social organizations with local characteristics and representativeness. Provided by Gochang County Office

On this day, Gochang County held the appointment ceremony for the 53rd Gochang Moyangseong Festival Promotion Committee and appointed 22 local figures, including heads of institutions and social organizations, as promotion committee members. The committee members will not only help operate and promote the festival going forward, but will also play advisory and consultative roles to boost community engagement.

During the ceremony, in addition to the selection of the committee chair, participants discussed the current status of festival preparations, program composition, and future directions for growth. As local experts who are well-acquainted with the area take part in the preparation process, the committee is also expected to serve as a channel to reflect the diverse opinions of residents.

This year's Moyangseong Festival will be held for five days from October 15 to 19, across various locations including Gochang Fortress, the Traditional Arts Experience Village, and the Flower Garden.

The festival's iconic Dapseongnori program will be expanded beyond daytime into an evening attraction. With historical and cultural experiences centered around Gochang Fortress, organizers aim to develop the festival into a stay-type event with extended nighttime activities.

The county resident parade, which brings together participants from all 14 towns and villages, will also be a major festival highlight. Additionally, touring programs allowing visitors to enjoy and move along the scenic paths of the fortress have been arranged so that visitors can naturally explore different corners of Gochang Fortress.

In particular, a modern twist will be added to this historical and cultural festival with an airshow performed by the Republic of Korea Air Force Black Eagles aerobatic team and a drone light show.

The Gochang Moyangseong Festival is distinguished from other local festivals through its unique content, which allows visitors to experience Gochang's history and traditional culture against the backdrop of Gochang Fortress, a walled town dating back to the Joseon Dynasty. Dapseongnori has become the signature traditional program of the festival.

Gochang County plans to use the Promotion Committee to further develop specific programs and continue efforts to encourage resident participation and festival promotion in the coming weeks.

Sim Dukseop, the mayor of Gochang County, said, "With the experience and wisdom of the promotion committee members, we will further advance this year's event. We have prepared a variety of programs including Dapseongnori, street parades, fortress tours, and the Black Eagles airshow, and we hope many visitors will come and enjoy Gochang's rich history and culture."

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